Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam – Blijdorp

Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam – Blijdorp Overview

You know what surprised me about Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam – Blijdorp? It’s actually tucked away in one of those neighborhoods where you get the best of both worlds – close enough to the action but far enough out that you’re not dealing with constant city noise. The location near Blijdorp Zoo means you’ll hear the occasional lion roar if you’ve got a room facing that direction, which honestly adds a bit of character to the whole experience. This four-star place has that distinctly Dutch hotel vibe where everything’s well-thought-out without being stuffy about it.

I mean, Rotterdam itself is such a fascinating city to explore, and staying here puts you in this sweet spot where you can walk to the zoo in literally five minutes, but you’re also just a quick tram ride from the city center. The rooms are what you’d expect from Van der Valk – clean, comfortable, with those big windows that actually open (which is becoming rarer these days). The breakfast spread is pretty solid too, though it gets busy around 8:30 AM when all the zoo visitors and business travelers converge at once.

What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to actually know the area – not just the tourist spots but practical stuff like which tram lines are running late or where to grab decent coffee early in the morning. The parking situation is straightforward, which if you’ve ever tried to park anywhere in Rotterdam, you’ll know is worth mentioning. The hotel feels like it belongs in the neighborhood rather than just being dropped there, if that makes sense.

Honestly, with a 7.7 rating, you’re getting exactly what you’d expect – nothing revolutionary, but solid reliability with some nice touches. It’s the kind of place where you sleep well, the Wi-Fi actually works throughout the building, and you’re not fighting for elevator space. Perfect if you’re planning to spend your days exploring the city or visiting the zoo, but you want somewhere comfortable to come back to that won’t break the bank.

Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam – Blijdorp Accommodations

Reviews of Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam – Blijdorp

• Cecylia from Poland (8/10)

  All okey. Really nice standard. Great breakfast. Zoo just next to hotel.

• S from Curaçao (9/10)

  The location of the hotel was very close to my weekend trip destination and accessible.

• Samantha from United Kingdom (8/10)

  It was easy to find, the room was comfortable.

• Puneet from Germany (9/10)

  The Location and the Property.
  Breakfast was the highlight and Value for money. Parking was direkt at the hotel, but it is paid. (But very less) I have paid 4 euro for two days. Which is really good.

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

  Nice room, good value for money

• Nathan from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Breakfast good. Pricey but ok.

• Tumisang from South Africa (9/10)

  Beautiful hotel, great staff and fantastic restaurant (great range for both breakfast and dinner). Location is also good.

• Lee from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location, car parking, friendly staff, reasonable value for money

• Petros from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Room was ok, Bed was ok

• John from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Worked well for an overnight stay

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