Grotekerkplein 70, Centrum, 3011 GE Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Motel One Rotterdam Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Motel One Rotterdam, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a chain hotel in the Netherlands. But this three-star place really surprised me in the best way. It sits right in the heart of Rotterdam, and you know what struck me first? The lobby actually has personality – none of that sterile corporate feel you usually get. The staff seemed genuinely happy to be there, which is rarer than you’d think.

The rooms are compact but thoughtfully designed, sort of like they took notes from Japanese efficiency experts. Everything has its place, and honestly, the bed was way more comfortable than I expected for the price point. I mean, I’ve stayed in supposedly fancier places where I tossed and turned all night. The shower pressure was solid too – those little things matter when you’re exploring a city all day. One thing to note: if you’re traveling with a lot of luggage, the rooms are cozy rather than spacious, but that’s pretty standard for European city hotels.

What really sold me on this place was the location – you’re walking distance from Markthal and the Cube Houses, but far enough from the main tourist chaos that you can actually sleep at night. The breakfast setup is simple but fresh, and there’s this great little café next door where locals grab their morning coffee (always a good sign). The 8.6 rating makes perfect sense once you stay here – it’s one of those places that just gets the basics right without trying too hard to be something it’s not.

If you’re the type who needs a pool and room service, this probably isn’t your spot. But for travelers who want a clean, comfortable base in Rotterdam without paying premium prices, Motel One delivers exactly what it promises. I’d definitely book here again, especially since finding decent accommodation in Rotterdam’s center that doesn’t break the bank is trickier than most people realize.

Motel One Rotterdam Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Queen Room1 queen bed for 2 adults
King Room1 king bed for 2 adults
Single Room1 twin bed for 1 adult
Superior Queen Room1 full bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Motel One Rotterdam

  • Holly from South Africa (9/10)

    Central location and value for money.

  • Debbie from Ireland (9/10)

    Staff
    Location
    Spotless
    Shower
    Roof top bar
    Everything

  • Amandine from Belgium (8/10)

    The room was really spacious and the bed really good ! The bar with a view on the last floor is a big plus ! Bathroom as described. Totally recommend !

  • Zoe from United Kingdom (9/10)

    It's a lovely modern property, basic amenities but cost.
    The styling was modern and fresh, and the rooms were compact but comfortable

  • Laura from Luxembourg (8/10)

    Very young and helpful staff, very comfortable bed, good breakfast with a view. Excellent location close to a church, in the shopping area and at a walking distance from the market hall and the cube houses.

  • Zsolt from Hungary (9/10)

    Everything

  • Jamie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Friendly staff, spoke excellent english, location is excellent as near beurs which every service runs through

  • Conor from Ireland (9/10)

    Clean, modern and in central location. Lovely green area and views outside, 100% would return

  • Chloe from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great value for money

  • Nur from Netherlands (9/10)

    Very closed to the city centre but not noisy; staff are very friendly and helpful

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • t Landje: 950 m
  • Speeltuin: 600 m
  • Kijk-Kubus: 500 m
  • Havenmuseum: 750 m
  • Vriendschip II: 450 m
  • Park Pompenburg: 650 m
  • Sonneveld House: 1.2 km
  • Wijkpark Oude Westen: 1.2 km
  • Maritime Museum Rotterdam: 500 m
  • Navy Museum of Royal Navy: 700 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Chinny: 50 m
  • Restaurant Backwerk: 50 m
  • Restaurant The Frozen Spoon: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Villa Zebra: 1.9 km
  • Chabot Museum: 1.3 km
  • Rotterdam Zoo: 3.7 km
  • Erasmus Bridge: 1.6 km
  • Miniworld Rotterdam: 1.6 km
  • Het Nieuwe Instituut: 1.4 km
  • Naturemuseum Rotterdam: 1.8 km
  • The Court of the Prince: 19 km
  • Museum Boijmans van Beuningen: 1.3 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Forest Kasteel: 10 km

Public transit:

  • Subway Beurs: 450 m
  • Subway Rotterdam Blaak: 500 m
  • Train Rotterdam Blaak Station: 450 m
  • Train Rotterdam Centraal Station: 1.7 km

Closest Airports:

  • Schiphol Airport: 59 km
  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport: 6 km

Facilities

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom:

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental Additional charge

Food & Drink:

  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Dutch

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

Great for your stay:

  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Bar
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House Rules at Motel One Rotterdam

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00 PM

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Children & Beds:

  • Children of all ages are welcome.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

9.6

Free Wifi:

8.9

Facilities:

8.6

Cleanliness:

9.1

Value for money:

8.5