Name: Hotel Rotterdam
Address: Schiekade 658, Noord, 3032 AK Rotterdam, Netherlands, Schiekade 658, Zuid-Holland, 3032 AK, Netherlands
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $64 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.6

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Hotel Hotel Rotterdam

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in walking, convenient public transportation and sightseeing – Check location Schiekade 658, Noord, 3032 AK Rotterdam, Netherlands – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in walking, convenient public transportation and sightseeing – Check location

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Comfy bed, nice room. 5 min walk to central station but quiet at night. Tv remote and bedside lamp fixed quickly when I reported them faulty. Secure bike storage.

Paul

United Kingdom

Location, and the room was ok, bit small. Everything was clean and tidy though. Male staff member was very pleasant when we ordered drinks in the lounge area. Breakfast was good, but make sure it’s included when you book in as we got charged after being told it was included. Maybe checkin girl needs to be asked why she did this....

Rachael

Australia

Food on the breakfast was quite good, and every people from the stuff was friendly :)

Dmitry

Russia

Location of the hotel. Friendly staff. Fast & easy check in.

Marc

Germany

The staff was kind. Bike rental service. Nice room.

Roberto

Spain

Close with tram stop. Nice staff. And trustful staff. I forgot gloves and they keep it to me even though it look valueless.

Pattarus

Thailand

We were either too,hot or too cold...never could get it regulated.

Harry

United States of America

Decent sized room and walking distance to train station

Jkong

Singapore

I stay here for the second time.everything still good as usual.Not too expensive,convenient to walk from Rotterdam station,Just half an hour from Schipol airport and nice staff.Certainly I will stay here if I visit Netherland again.

Asdawut

Thailand

Didn’t take the breakfast. The room Was very small which we expected. The staff were friendly day enough.

Carol

United States of America

8.3

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Comfy bed, nice room. 5 min walk to central station but quiet at night. Tv remote and bedside lamp fixed quickly when I reported them faulty. Secure bike storage.”

Paul United Kingdom
“Location, and the room was ok, bit small. Everything was clean and tidy though. Male staff member was very pleasant when we ordered drinks in the lounge area.”

Rachael Australia
“Food on the breakfast was quite good, and every people from the stuff was friendly :)”

Dmitry Russia
“Location of the hotel. Friendly staff. Fast & easy check in.”

Marc Germany
“The staff was kind. Bike rental service. Nice room.”

Roberto Spain
“Close with tram stop. Nice staff. And trustful staff. I forgot gloves and they keep it to me even though it look valueless.”

Pattarus Thailand
“We were either too,hot or too cold...never could get it regulated.”

Harry United States of America
“Decent sized room and walking distance to train station”

Jkong Singapore
“I stay here for the second time.everything still good as usual.Not too expensive,convenient to walk from Rotterdam station,Just half an hour from Schipol airport and nice staff.Certainly I will stay...”

Asdawut Thailand
“Didn’t take the breakfast. The room Was very small which we expected. The staff were friendly day enough.”

Carol United States of America

Hotel Rotterdam is only 1,650 feet away from Rotterdam Central Station and the city center. It offers modern facilities and comfortable rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Private parking is also available on site at a surcharge. The Erasmus bridge is 1.4 mi away.

Each room at Hotel Rotterdam is equipped with air conditioning and a tea/coffee maker. Rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

In the morning, guests can start the day with an continental breakfast buffet.

Hotel Rotterdam is 350 feet from the Schiekade tram stop. The shopping area Coolsingel is only a 10-minute walk away. De Doelen, which features many theaters including the Rotterdamse Schouwburg, and Beurs World Trade Center are less than a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Schiphol Airport can be reached within 25 minutes from Rotterdam Central Station. Rotterdam The Hague Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Noord is a great choice for travelers interested in walking, convenient public transportation and sightseeing.

This is our guests' favorite part of Rotterdam, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Rotterdam Centraal Station
0.3 miles
Holland Casino Rotterdam
0.4 miles
Old Luxor Theater Rotterdam
0.4 miles
Railz Miniworld
0.5 miles
Theater Rotterdam Schouwburg
0.6 miles
Beurstraverse
0.7 miles
Markthal Rotterdam
0.8 miles
Maritime Museum Rotterdam
0.9 miles
Rotterdam Blaak Station
0.9 miles
Sonneveld House
0.9 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Albert Heijn Supermarket
0.3 miles
Markthal Market
0.5 miles

Closest Airports *

Rotterdam The Hague Airport
2.4 miles
Schiphol Airport
29 miles
Eindhoven Airport
50.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Very close to the train station ”

Melanie

Netherlands

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Stu

United Kingdom

“Hotel is located within a 5 minute walk from the central train station, also provides under ground parking which is brilliant if you are driving. The area aroun...”

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United Kingdom

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From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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1 - 4 years

Can use a crib

€ 7.50 per child, per night

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Pets are not allowed.

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The Fine Print

Please note it is not possible to pay with EUR 500 bills.

Please note that this hotel used to be the Best Western Crown Hotel.

Please note that guide dogs are permitted throughout the hotel.

Please note that the hotel only has a limited amount of baby cots available at a surcharge.

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“Location, and the room was ok, bit small. Everything was clean and tidy though. Male staff member was very pleasant when we ordered drinks in the lounge area. Breakfast was good, but make sure it’s included when you book in as we got charged after being told it was included. Maybe checkin girl needs to be asked why she did this....”

“I stay here for the second time.everything still good as usual.Not too expensive,convenient to walk from Rotterdam station,Just half an hour from Schipol airport and nice staff.Certainly I will stay here if I visit Netherland again.”

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Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Eli
Lebanon
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Basic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Expensive private parking

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Comfort Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Comfy bed, nice room. 5 min walk to central station but quiet at night. Tv remote and bedside lamp fixed quickly when I reported them faulty. Secure bike storage.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 17, 2019

Tereza
Czech Republic
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the bed was soo soft 😑
it was nice to have coffee and tea in the room,bathroom was nice, room was clean

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Ollie
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A tad run down. And limited on hot options at breckfast. The room was also a little small
Staff lovely and also the bed was good. The breckfast was nothing to shout about. But had some nice things etc. Our room was small but clean and what you would expect from this prices bracket. Defo thumbs up to the staff... Lovely woman at check in.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Steph
United Kingdom
10

“Very Pleasant Stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location. Very good sized room and comfy ‘proper’ double bed (not two pushed together)! Nice breakfast with plenty of choice.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 8, 2019

Eugene
United States of America
Age group: 65+

2 helpful votes
10

“excellent hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
internet in the room
very helpful staff

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 6, 2019

Anonymous
Belgium
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room on the first floor, front of the building, was very noisy in the early mornings due to the trams and cars passing just in front. The mattresses were not so comfortable and bed sheets made me slip to the side every time I turned in bed. I find that the carpet on the floors is, in general, not very hygienically appropriate in hotels because it cannot be washed after each occupancy - but I still see it a bit everywhere in the world, so this is not a problem of this hotel only.
The staff, the generous breakfast and the location, just a 10-minute walk behind the Central Station of Rotterdam, were great. A free storage room is available to guests who want to leave their luggage for some hours after checking out.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 5, 2019

Ashwin
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Basic Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The first room in which I stayed first night wasnt good. The AC wasnt working, there was no ventilation
I wasnt happy with the first room given to me. The staff changed it the next day to a much better room.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 4, 2019

Francesco
Italy
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Basic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We waited for an hour during the night outside the hotel until the receptionist came to open. Bad experience...

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Melanie
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not really a modern design
Very close to the train station

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Judith
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Iron and board needed in the room
Location and staff

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 2, 2019

Anonymous
Denmark

1 helpful vote
10

“Close to central station and good breakfast!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Comfort Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing really
Location is really near to Central station. The room was spacious with sufficient amnesties. I also got surprise with the variety of options in breakfast considering the value for the money you pay to the hotel.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 2, 2019

Chris
United Kingdom
6.3

“Adequate.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Basic Single Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room 230 was very small, bed was uncomfortable (topper on mattress kept sliding around) and room lighting dim (difficult to see). Decor was tired (lots of scuffs and scrapes).
Breakfast was good and staff very helpful.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 31, 2019

Hola
Italy
8.8

“Better than expected”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Basic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Wifi was slow and patchy.
Not far away from the train station. Vegan-friendly breakfast with tons of choice. Simple and comfortable

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 29, 2019

Anonymous
Sweden
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some bugs in the room, mirror lamp broken
Beds, balcony, great breakfast!

Stayed in July 2019

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	Comfort Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking A spacious room which has been decorated in a modern style. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day. Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Comfort Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking A spacious room decorated in a modern style. This room has cable TV, a desk and coffee and tea-making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day. Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Basic Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This non-smoking room is traditionally-decorated. The room has a satellite TV, a work desk and coffee and tea-making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day. Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Basic Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This non-smoking room is traditionally-decorated and has satellite TV, a work desk and tea and coffee-making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day. Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Comfort Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking A spacious room decorated in a modern style.The room has a satellite TV and coffee and tea-making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day. Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Basic Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This non-smoking room is traditionally decorated and has cable TV, a work desk and tea and coffee- making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day. Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This spacious City Suite has a desk and coffee/tea-making facilities. A lounge area with a lounge chair is available offered. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day. Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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