OHotellMe City Apartments Rotterdam
About
First Impressions
Walking up to OHotellMe City Apartments Rotterdam on Van Oldenbarneveltstraat, you immediately get that "I'm in the right place" feeling. This four-star property sits right in the Centrum district, and honestly, the location couldn't be better — couples especially seem to get this, rating it 9.6 for romantic getaways. The building has that modern Dutch aesthetic that Rotterdam does so well, clean lines without being sterile. The contemporary design blends seamlessly with the neighborhood's character.
Location & Getting Around
You know what's great about staying here? You're literally in the heart of Rotterdam, which means everything worth seeing is within walking distance. I mean, this isn't one of those places where you need to take three trams just to find decent coffee. The Markthal is practically around the corner, and you can easily stroll to the iconic cube houses or catch a show at the theater district. There's actually parking available on-site too, which is pretty rare for central Rotterdam — most places make you hunt for street spots or expensive garages. Public transport connections are equally excellent.
The Apartment Experience
What sets this place apart is that you're getting an apartment rather than just a hotel room, and that makes all the difference when you want to feel settled rather than just passing through. Each unit comes with a proper kitchenette, which is perfect for those mornings when you want to make your own coffee or grab a quick breakfast before heading out. The spaces feel thoughtfully designed — not cramped like some city accommodations can be, but efficiently laid out in that distinctly Dutch way. You'll find quality furnishings and modern amenities throughout.
What Makes It Work
The 8.1 rating really reflects what you get here — solid, reliable, and well-positioned without any major surprises (good or bad). The staff seems to understand that most guests are here to explore Rotterdam, not hang around the lobby, so they keep things efficient and helpful without being overly formal. I particularly appreciate that they've managed to maintain that apartment-style independence while still providing hotel-level service when you need it. This balance is what keeps guests returning.
Why Guests Love It
Look, if you want to experience Rotterdam like you actually live here rather than just visiting, this is your spot. The combination of that excellent location score and the apartment setup means you can duck back during the day to recharge, store your shopping finds, or just take a proper break between exploring sessions. Plus, there's something satisfying about having your own space in such a vibrant part of the city — you get the best of both worlds without the tourist hotel bubble feeling. It's the perfect base for discovering what makes Rotterdam special.
Where you'll sleep.
One-Bedroom Apartment with City View
Amenities.
Around the hotel.
Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 156, Centrum, 3012 GX Rotterdam, Netherlands
Guest reviews.
clean and centric
excellent location and cleaness
alarm issue during night, a neighbor turned it on and the entire building had issue to make it stop.
I really enjoyed my stay in Rotterdam and and am pleased that I managed to secure this apartment.
The location was excellent, an easy walk to the railway station, to the centre and tram and metro stops. The apartment had obviously had a very expensive high spec refurb and I was was very impressed with the functionality and aesthetics of many aspects of the design. It was very clean and I really liked the main living space which was light and spacious with large windows and an interesting view. The kitchen area was very well equipped and easy to use apart from the height of the worktop and shelves. I made good use of the washing machine and appreciated the drying racks . Washing dried quickly because of the heat in the property. The bedside lighting in the bedroom was useful, although I would appreciated better lighting over the sofa for reading.
This isn't a criticism, but I found the lighting arrangements a little difficult to negotiate at first. Switches in awkward/unexpected places e.g. the switch for the strip lighting above the shower room basin was about 0.7 m above my sight line and 0.5 m above my reach in the cupboard. One lamp in the living room in my eyes was non functional, but this was explained as a "design issue". I questioned this privately. The design for the flat was obviously based on the needs of a tall Dutch person whereas I am a very small British person. I could reach the bottom kitchen shelf just, but otherwise a chair had to be deployed for anything above that. Perhaps a small ladder might be a useful addition to the facilities. The apartment was stifling when I arrived although I was told the underfloor heating wasn't on. I spent quite a bit of time reading the "bumf" in the flat, looking on line and talking to the agent, but it seems as though there is a wider issue in the building which is hard to control, meaning that heat/ energy is wasted by opening windows and/or noisy and energy consuming solutions of fans have to be used. One of the effects of the lack of insulation/nature of materials in the flooring means that people walking in the flat above make a noise that is quite intrusive. I assume this flat was rented and one of the occupants was very heavy footed and was very busy walking around late at night followed by unwelcome music - not loud, but enough to keep me awake until 2-3 am. I think even when the occupants changed and their walking patterns seemed more reasonable, the thumping noise was quite intrusive.
The stairs were hard with the luggage but we really enjoyed our stay.
The location was amazing and the apartment was very comfortable.
I know the stairs are common there but we were not expecting so many. We were at the very top and it was extremely difficult with the luggage. If you are older or have health issues requests a lower floor. There is a club or bar next door and there were loud people out on the street early into the morning. Not an issue for us but some people might not be able to sleep.
Lovely Apartment!
The apartment is really lovely. It is quite spacious, clean, and bright. The kitchen is well-equipped. The bathroom is a good size, featuring an excellent walk-in shower. The bed is comfortable, and the duvet is soft and warm.
The staircase to reach the top-floor apartment is narrow and steep. Therefore, you might want to avoid bringing large suitcases with you. The door handle used to access and lock the apartment is faulty, making it difficult to operate each time. However, after several attempts, we figured out how to make it work despite the issues. Accessing the terrace is quite challenging and potentially dangerous, as there is a missing spring support holder for the hatch, which prevents the door from lifting on its own. Therefore, you will need to lift it manually using your body weight. Please note that the door weighs approximately 50 kg, and you will be standing on a steep metal ladder when opening it. This can be very dangerous and may lead to serious injury.
Wonderful apartment
Great roof terrace, coffee machine (Nespresso), big kitchen, comfortable bed, and excellent location. Lots of steep stairs could be difficult for some people
Exceptional
Great apartment very comfortable with everything you need for a stay the city is wonderful and the apartment is amazing.
such a pity
it was a beautiful apartment in the perfect location for us
first we booked this apartment for the roof terrace and had told them in the first message this was a must .when we got there a part to secure door was broken and removed for maintenance and we were just told deal with it . we didn't allow that to ruin holiday on the Sunday we had no electricity in apartment we were getting ready to travel back now hot water and phones needed to be charged I messaged twice and still waiting on reply we had actually paid a extra night to be comfortable before we travelled this completely defeated the purpose after spending nearly 200 for the extra day
I would go back a thousand times without thinking about it
I liked everything, super central location, super comfortable and nice apartment
Exceptional
Everything perfect and clean
Pleasant
I have had problems to take the keys in the box outdoor and indoor, just because the code that you sent me was wrong, or somebody did'nt change it. The same problem I had also for check out.
Policies.
Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
- From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
- From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Age restriction
- The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cancellation/prepayment
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
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