Hotel Orion

Hotel Orion Overview

Hotel Orion honestly caught me off guard – I mean, you don’t expect much from a three-star place these days, but this one actually gets it right. The lobby has this understated charm that feels more like a boutique spot than your typical mid-range hotel, with warm lighting and comfortable seating that doesn’t scream “budget accommodation.” What really impressed me was how quiet the rooms were; you know how some places have paper-thin walls where you hear every conversation from the hallway? Not here. The beds are surprisingly firm (which I love, but fair warning if you prefer squishy), and the bathrooms are spotless with decent water pressure – honestly, that’s half the battle won right there.

The staff seem to actually care about what they’re doing, which makes such a difference when you’re dealing with travel stress or need local recommendations. During my stay, the front desk guy spent like ten minutes explaining the best routes to avoid tourist traps, and he was spot-on with his suggestions. The breakfast isn’t anything fancy, but it’s fresh and they don’t rush you out – I saw people lingering over coffee at 9:30 without getting dirty looks. There’s this nice little courtyard area that most guests seem to miss, tucked behind the main building, where you can actually sit outside without dealing with street noise.

Location-wise, you’re not in the dead center of everything, but honestly that works in your favor – it’s peaceful enough to get proper sleep, yet you’re still within walking distance of the main attractions. I noticed a lot of repeat guests during my three nights there, which tells you something about the place. The Wi-Fi actually works throughout the building (shocking, I know), and they’ve got this old-school elevator that’s slow but reliable. Sure, the decor isn’t cutting-edge modern, but it’s comfortable and well-maintained, and at the end of the day, that’s what you want from a solid three-star experience.

What sealed the deal for me was the attention to small details – fresh towels appeared like clockwork, the room temperature stayed consistent, and checkout was painless. You’re paying for reliability here, not luxury, and Hotel Orion delivers on that promise without pretending to be something it’s not. If you’re looking for Instagram-worthy amenities, keep looking, but if you want a clean, comfortable base where things just work properly, this place has figured out the formula.

Exploring Rotterdam offers visitors an unforgettable journey through the Netherlands’ most innovative city, from its futuristic architecture to its maritime heritage and world-renowned connections to European culture and commerce.

Hotel Orion Accommodations

Reviews of Hotel Orion

• Arnaud from France (9/10)

  the employees are very kind and helpful. the hotel is near all the commodities

• Joelle from France (8/10)

  The staff, the breakfast, the room, the easy access to public transport and concert venue and restaurants.

• Juan from Spain (9/10)

  Marco was an excellent host. He is a number one!
  Very clean, very well located, excellent price. Great restoration!
  And excellent breakfast!
  Good job.

• Rachel from United Kingdom (9/10)

  good location for the city,friendly host and excellent breakfast

• Paul from Germany (9/10)

  Very very friendly hosts, very clean, small bathroom but spacious room with balcony, nice breakfast, quiet area but walkable to the centre

• Tapia from United States of America (9/10)

  Wonderful experience and great breakfast!

• Ali from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Clean, great location and really help and lovely staff

• Marsha from United States of America (9/10)

  Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Clean.

• Mitja from Belgium (9/10)

  Amazingly friendly, helpful and hard-working staff.

• Annette from United States of America (8/10)

  Our host was very nice. The morning breakfast was very good.

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