Hotel Not Hotel Rotterdam

Hotel Not Hotel Rotterdam Overview

I’ll be honest, when I first heard about Hotel Not Hotel Rotterdam, the name made me do a double-take – I mean, what kind of marketing genius came up with that? But after spending a few nights there, I actually get it now. This three-star spot is deliberately quirky, and once you embrace that vibe, it’s pretty charming. The whole concept plays with the idea of what a hotel should be, which sounds pretentious on paper but somehow works in practice.

What really struck me about this place is how it sits in Rotterdam‘s urban landscape – you know how the city rebuilt itself after the war with all that bold architecture? Well, this hotel fits right into that experimental spirit. The rooms are compact but cleverly designed, and honestly, the staff seems to genuinely enjoy the unconventional approach they’re going for. I stayed during a busy conference week, and while the lobby got a bit hectic around check-in time, there’s something refreshingly unpretentious about the whole operation.

The neighborhood around it is actually perfect for exploring on foot – you’ve got the Markthal just a reasonable walk away, and the metro connections are solid if you want to venture further out. I noticed they don’t have a fancy restaurant or anything, but there are plenty of local spots nearby where you can grab a proper meal. The rooms are on the smaller side (this is Europe, after all), but everything works well, and surprisingly, street noise wasn’t really an issue even though you’re right in the city.

Look, it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury touches, but if you’re the type of traveler who appreciates a place with personality over polish, you might really dig it here. The 7.7 rating feels about right – it’s solid, memorable, and way more interesting than your typical chain hotel experience. Just don’t expect traditional hotel formality, because that’s definitely not what they’re going for.

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Reviews of Hotel Not Hotel Rotterdam

• Jukka from Colombia (8/10)

  The staff – most friendly. Young and talented people!

• Deepika from India (7/10)

  Very great and quick location from station..the reception staff were friendly and sweet!

• Anastasiia from Netherlands (9/10)

  Very comfortable location of the hotel. Kind and polite staff.

• Joshua from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Liked the quirkiness of this hotel. Staff were very friendly.

• Mark from France (9/10)

  Loved the location, the staff and the vibe of the place. A hostel type atmosphere, with the comfort/rest of a hotel.

• Noémi from Hungary (9/10)

  The staff was very welcoming and hospitable, we even got a room upgrade, which was a pleasant surprise. The room was clean and comfortable, perfect for a shorter visit. The hotel is also located in a nice area, close to the central station.

• Bianca from Australia (9/10)

  Everything was great. Staff was super lovely and the food at Kevin Bacon was amazing.

• Tjandra from Indonesia (7/10)

• Susan from United Kingdom (7/10)

  The unusual decor, clever design and definitely one to remember!

• Miranda from Netherlands (7/10)

  The hotel is close to Rotterdam Central Station. The rooms are basic, no frills. The interior of Hotel not Hotel is pretty great, there are themes throughout the building. Colourful and fun, lots of great art.

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