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Sunday - 1st Aug
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Sunny Intervals
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21°C (70°F) |
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16°C (61°F) |
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Monday - 2nd Aug
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Heavy Rain Shower
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19°C (66°F) |
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13°C (55°F) |
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Tuesday - 3rd Aug
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Grey Cloud
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20°C (68°F) |
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15°C (59°F) |
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Gent owns a rich history and during the middle Ages was one of the richest and most powerful cities in Europe and in some quarters considered second only to Paris. The impact of this rich past can be clearly seen when viewing the imposing architecture of the churches and houses of the rich traders. The whole of the city center is restored in this fashion and still breathes the atmosphere of a thriving late-medieval city state. As the city council made the center free of cars it is now a very welcoming and open area, which never fails to impress.
As Gent is a part of Flanders, the main language is Dutch. The city and offers its inhabitants an interesting crossover of open cosmopolitan and the quiet atmosphere of a provincial town. It is a city that many young people choose as it offers an artistic and lively atmosphere; it is a university town and houses some 50,000 students.
The city presents a wonderful array of accommodation choices for its many visitors and strategically placed to allow easy access to all that the city has to offer. Guests may avail themselves of airport transfer directly to hotels steps and awaiting porters who assist with luggage.
The accommodations provided within the Hotels Gent offer are spacious and designed to allow maximum light and air, detailed with art and artefacts, coupled with heavy dark wood furniture and soft furnishings imbuing the room with colourful texture. The king size beds are dressed in crisp white linens, topped with soft dreamy pillows and scatter cushions The rooms flow elegantly onto the outdoor open spaces where the private swimming pool may be situated surrounded by comfortable loungers and colourful umbrellas from where the best views of the evening sunset are afforded.
Most hotels provide fabulous amenities and facilities for their guests and include: International daily newspaper, international telephone service, internet access, hairdryer, microwave, fridge, butler service, chef service, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities and 24 hour room service.
For some, a complimentary breakfast is included in the price and is the perfect start to a day of business or sightseeing. The morning banquet may feature scrambled eggs, omelettes, hot meat items, and Belgian waffles. The Lobby areas showcases warm and comfortable arenas and it is within these environs that guests may relax with a wonderfully aromatic cup of Coffee whilst planning the days adventures or meeting with a business acquaintance.
For travelling businessmen, hotels of Gent provide admirably for their corporate clients, through their many venues offering sophisticatedly equipped spaces that are suitable for conventions, business launches, banquets, working lunches or high-level confidential meetings. The business centers are equipped with computers, up to the minute software, CD players and recorders, printers, photocopiers, fax scanners, office supplies and business facilitators'.
Most of the Hotels Gent offer valet parking, in-room dining, daily housekeeping service, multi-lingual staff, overnight laundry and dry cleaning services, 24-hour concierge services as well as beauty salons and hairdressers, babysitting/child service, car rental desk, computer rental, currency exchange, handicapped rooms, express check in, express checkout, jogging track, news stand, play ground, pool, indoor pool, racquetball courts and tennis courts.
The exquisite canvas of the city provides the Hotels Gent with the perfect introduction for their visitors to all of the indulgent luxuries offered their discerning guests.
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