Rotterdam's skyline and hospitality scene welcome back a refreshed icon with the reopening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre. Following a comprehensive renovation in the summer of 2025, the upscale hotel introduces modern guest rooms, dynamic event spaces, and a new restaurant concept, positioning itself as a leading choice for international meetings, business events, and memorable stays along the Maas River.
Rotterdam welcomes a new chapter in its hospitality story with the debut of Haven Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton, following a large-scale renovation completed in September 2025. The hotel brings together modern comfort, lifestyle, and wellness in a landmark location on the Maas River, offering panoramic views of the city and harbor. As the first Curio Collection by Hilton in the Netherlands, the opening marks an exciting milestone for Hilton's portfolio in Europe.
Ruby Hotels proudly announces its second project in the Netherlands, following the success of its flagship in Amsterdam. Located in Rotterdam's vibrant Glashaven district, the new project will offer approx. 225 meticulously designed rooms and lively public areas. Partnering with Foruminvest, a European hotel developer, promises to deliver an unparalleled Lean Luxury experience in one of Rotterdam's most exciting neighborhoods.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed a franchise agreement with Annexum to develop two hotels totalling 480 rooms in Rotterdam. Mainport Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre are due to open in 2024 following renovations, during which both hotels will remain operational and will be trading as Hilton affiliate hotels. Investment manager Annexum recently acquired the two hotels, which will become the first properties under the Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton brands in Rotterdam, and join Hilton Rotterdam and Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak in the Dutch city.
Motto by Hilton marks a major milestone with its international debut in Europe with the opening of Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak. Motto by Hilton is an urban, lifestyle hotel brand that offers guests the flexibility to create their own experiences and live like a local in some of the world's most sought-after destinations.
In Rotterdam, Nicolette Korstanje has joined the Cycas team as it prepares for the European debut of the Motto by Hilton brand this September, with Motto Rotterdam Blaak becoming the operator's first property in the Dutch city. A specialist in the Rotterdam and Amsterdam markets with 12 years' operational and commercial experience, Nicolette previously spent two and a half years as General Manager of the Urban Residences in Rotterdam.
Two of Europe’s leading hotel companies, Borealis Hotel Group and Cycas Hospitality, have this week announced a strategic partnership to open and operate new, branded hotels across Europe.
Some travellers want to be pampered and leave the planning of their hotel stay to the professionals, while others prefer to take the reins and be the leader of their own holiday. Both are welcome at Rotterdams two new Le Marin Hotel locations: Le Marin Boutique Hotel (with restaurant Bar Bató) and Le Petit Marin Boutique Hotel.
Developed in a former bank building, this 109-room hotel will be the brand's first property in the Netherlands and in Europe, and in close distance to popular tourist sites, including the iconic Markthal and avant-garde Cube Houses.
Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International's newest collection of independent, characterful hotels, today welcomed The Slaak Rotterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to its European roster following a captivating transformation of the iconic 'Het Slaakhuys' building which was originally designed by Dutch architect Jo Vegter in 1952. The architecturally significant landmark was home to the influential Dutch newspaper Het Vrije Volk (The Free People) until 1976. The building's rich history associated with print has inspired the design and concept for the 74-room boutique hotel.
The reopening of the Savoy Hotel Rotterdam was celebrated on Thursday 4 July. Since 1961, the Savoy Hotel Rotterdam has welcomed guests from home and abroad. The Savoy Hotel has undergone a major renovation in recent months and has since been reopened. During the festive reopening, Robèr Willemsen, chairman of the Royal Horeca Netherlands (KHN), took the floor. In addition to complimenting words to Eden Hotels, he also took this moment to argue for more respect for entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry and in the hotel industry in particular and to express his concerns about the Labor Market Balance Act (WAB) and the increase in the tourist tax.
IHG has announced the signing of Kimpton Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The hotel is signed under a management agreement with Omnam Group, and is set to open in 2022.
On Friday 20 April CityHub will launch on one of the most vibrant and trendy streets in Rotterdam. With its 126 futuristic sleeping units, a 'digital first' lobby and an app that guides visitors around the city, CityHub engages flawlessly with the needs of travel-savvy millennials who want to get out and explore, socialize with locals and share their experiences online in real-time.
Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, has welcomed Rotterdam Marriott Hotel to its portfolio. Ideally located in the Millennium Tower opposite Rotterdam Central Station, the hotel makes for an ideal starting point for business and leisure travellers to experience this vibrant city. Formerly known as The Manhatten Hotel Rotterdam, Rotterdam Marriott Hotel has undergone extensive renovation of its interiors to meet the needs of today's traveller.
A new InterCityHotel is being developed within the immediate vicinity of Rotterdam Central Station. The project is scheduled for completion in 2017. The InterCityHotel Rotterdam will offer the very best level of comfort to leisure and business travellers alike. 180 rooms from the latest InterCityHotel generation, each of which will be at least 20 m² in size, will deliver a feel-good factor whilst conference facilities extending over an area of 440 m2 and featuring five rooms and a pre-function section will be available for meetings and events. Culinary needs will be served by a restaurant and a 162 m2 Bistro Lounge. A particular perk for both city trip enthusiasts and business visitors is the fact that the InterCityHotel "FreeCityTicket" will also be included in the room price, enabling guests to use the local public transport system free of charge. The new building has been designed by the architectural firm Dam and Partners Architecten of Amsterdam. The developer and owner is Weena Boulevard C.V., a subsidiary of the Rotterdam-based company LSI Beheer B.V.. Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Frankfurter Steigenberger Hotels AG, believes that the new location is a perfect match for the company's expansion strategy. "As the home of Europe's largest port, Rotterdam is an important industrial and commercial centre. This makes it the perfect site for an InterCityHotel brand establishment."