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About the Hotel

Aert Van Nesstraat 25, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 3012 CA

The James Rotterdam is a unique 3-star hotel in the heart of the city, featuring stylish interiors and 144 beautifully designed rooms. With a 24/7 Food Market and fitness facilities, it provides urban views and convenience for both leisure and business travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The James Rotterdam include king-size beds, flat-screen TVs, and fully equipped bathrooms with walk-in showers. Options range from Economy Double rooms to Junior Suites with breathtaking city views. Each room features an espresso machine and safe, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Dining & Leisure

The second floor serves as the hotel’s hub for dining and relaxation. The Food Market is open 24/7, offering a range of meals and snacks, while the lounge area is perfect for socializing. Guests can enjoy refreshments while overlooking the city skyline.

Fitness & Business Services

The James Rotterdam features a fitness center equipped for various workouts, open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Additionally, a meeting room is available for business needs, accommodating up to 12 people with modern amenities for presentations.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is well-connected by public transportation, with multiple tram and subway options nearby. Stadhuis subway station is just 5 minutes walking, while Rotterdam Central Station is accessible within 10 minutes on foot. Top attractions like the Erasmus Bridge and Kunsthal are within a 1 miles radius.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Double Plus City View

Max:

2 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Comfort Twin Room Plus

Max:

2 persons

26 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Rotterdam500 m

Airports

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM) 6.1 km

Schiphol (AMS) 59.4 km

Train

Station Rotterdam Hofplein800 m

Underground

Stadhuis300 m

BEURS500 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Perfect Food Market

“The 24/7 food market offered a great selection of tasty snacks and breakfast options, perfect for early risers like me!” view full review

Cozy Room Amenities

“My room was well-equipped with a coffee machine that made my mornings good and added a personal touch to my stay.” view full review

Excellent Upgrade

“Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised with a complimentary room upgrade, which truly made my experience feel special!” view full review

Immaculate Cleanliness

“The bathroom was spotless and well-maintained, making my stay feel comfortable and hygienic throughout.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Aert Van Nesstraat 25, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 3012 CA

Map view

street view

Aert Van Nesstraat 25, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 3012 CA

City landmarks

Rotterdam

Urban bike trail

950 m

Zoo

Rotterdam Zoo

2.4 km

Museum

Collection Building

1.2 km

Mall

Markthal

820 m

Museum

Harbor Museum

780 m

Bridge

Erasmus Bridge

1.7 km

Parkhaven 20

Euromast

2.6 km

Museum

Kunsthal

1.6 km

Overblaak 70

Kijk-Kubus

1.0 km

Museum

Navy Museum of Royal Navy

1.3 km

Museum

Miniworld Rotterdam

1.3 km

Jongkindstraat 12

Sonneveld House

980 m

Bridge

De Hef

1.7 km

Parklaan 14/16

Tax and Customs Museum

1.9 km

Museum

Wereldmuseum

1.9 km

Stationsplein 45

Groothandelsgebouw

840 m

Museum

Chabot Museum

1.1 km

Overblaak 70

Cube house

1.0 km

Witte de Withstraat

840 m

Nearby

Church

Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk

560 m

Erasmus

450 m

Museum

Maritime Museum

270 m

Monument

Destroyed City

450 m

Museum

Museum Rotterdam

290 m

Store

Meent

390 m

Mall

The Koopgoot

400 m

Oude Binnenweg

440 m

Event hall

Het Schielandshuis

380 m

Church

Pauluskerk

400 m

Art object

Desiderius Erasmus by Hendrik de Keizer

450 m

Restaurants

Cinta Coffee

170 m

Coolsingel 83

Multifood Corner

170 m

Coolsingel 87A

Daily Wok Stadhuisplein

250 m

Stadhuisplein 34

McDonald's Coolsingel 44

150 m

Coolsingel 44

Burger King

170 m

Korte Lijnbaan 20

Scharrels en Schuim

320 m

Lijnbaan 36-42

Donutella

320 m

Korte Lijnbaan 22

Wok to go

140 m

Coolsingel 121

Hema restaurant

130 m

Beursplein 2

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

efficient service

small rooms

basic dining

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.2

Location

9.5

Service

8.8

Dining

6.7

Frederick

United States, May 2024

7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were well designed and clean, but unfortunately very small. The service was professional and efficient, which I appreciated. The location was great, right in the city center, but I found the dining options to be basic. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The room we stayed in was well designed and clean.

Service

9.0

The service was professional, and I was impressed by how efficiently they managed to get me a room before check-in time.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a super central location, within walking distance of most places you'd want to be.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were very basic.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were sufficient for my needs.

clean

small rooms

Dennis

United States, April 2024

8.6/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were beautiful, with a comfy bed and a very nice view. The service was top-notch, the staff was friendly and I especially enjoyed the market concept. The location is fantastic, right in the city center, making it easy to explore shopping areas, restaurants, and major stations. The dining options were good, and even though the vending machine fare was basic, there's so much to explore outside. Overall, a wonderful experience with great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were beautiful, with a comfy bed, nice bathroom, and shower, all very spacious.

Service

8.0

The service was excellent, from the bikes to parking and fantastic location. However, there was an incident where I couldn't access my suitcase in the luggage store without a ticket.

Location

10.0

The location is superb, right in the city center with friendly staff and easy access to shopping streets and attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was fine, and while the cured meat was good, I felt it schould be included in the room rate for even better value.

Facilities

The facilities were good, with dry cleaning, housekeeping, and shops services available.

Colin

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located just a couple of minutes walk to the center and 15 minutes to the station, offering functional albeit slightly small rooms with a good view. The service was exceptionally friendly and helpful, even leaving a thoughtful gift for my birthday. The location is excellent, providing easy access to all tourist spots, central station, restaurants, and supermarkets. The dining options were basic but sufficient, and the self-service snack corner offered a cozy spot to enjoy a meal.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are a bit small but perfectly functional, unlike some other hotels, and mine was spacious with a good view.

Service

9.0

The service was really friendly and helpful, and they kindly left a gift in our room for my birthday.

Location

10.0

The location is excellent with all tourist spots, central station, restaurants, and supermarkets nearby.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was available at a self-service snack corner, offering basic but sufficient options.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities offered were satisfactory for my needs.

friendly staff

basic dining

Geoffrey

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers great convenience with its central location close to the central station and public transport. The rooms, though lacking a view on the 11th floor, are surprisingly spacious and very comfortable. Friendly and responsive service adds to the overall positive stay, but improvements could be made in enhancing the amenities in the lounge area for a better dining experience.

Rooms

8.0

Despite not having a view from the 11th floor, the room with a small kitchen was spacious and very comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff here are super friendly and always ready to help.

Location

9.0

The hotel's central location near the central station and public transport makes it convenient for both short stays and business trips.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience in the beautiful lounge area was a bit disappointing due to the excessive use of plastic packaging and high prices.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided are adequate, but a little more attention to the dining options could elevate the experience.

Lee

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.6/10

The hotel was well-designed and clean, with a high-pressure shower, especially with the dinner arrangement. The rooms faced the Erasmusbrug bridge on the 16th floor, offering a fantastic view. The service was excellent with great parking facilities and attentiveness from the staff. The location is fantastic, very close to public transportation and dining options. However, the dining experience was quite basic, though the lounge area was pleasant. Overall, a great value for money stay.

Rooms

9.0

My room on the 16th floor was clean and well-designed, offering a stunning view of the Erasmusbrug bridge. The high-pressure shower added to the comfort of the stay.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, with the staff being professional, attentive, and nice. They made sure everything ran smoothly throughout my stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is excellent, with easy access to public transportation and a variety of dining options within walking distance. It is in the heart of the city, making it convenient to explore the area.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was basic, but the option to have bread, yogurt, and cereals in a nice lounge-style area was convenient for quick bites.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers convenient facilities like dry cleaning, housekeeping, and easy access to nearby shops. The welcome drink and tours/ticket assistance added to the overall positive experience.

attentive service

basic dining

Karen

United States, February 2024

7.6/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. While the rooms were quite nice and clean, they were a bit less cozy compared to the rest of the hotel. The bathroom was comfortable and well-maintained, which was a plus. The service was friendly and pleasant, although there were some issues with familiarity regarding certain payment methods. The location was excellent, centrally located near shopping and restaurants, making it convenient for exploring the city. The dining options were decent, but there were some missed opportunities to enhance the experience. In terms of facilities, the hotel offered a good range of amenities for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were quite nice and quite clean, though a bit less cozy than the rest of the hotel.

Service

7.0

The staff was pleasantly helpful and friendly, although there were some gaps in familiarity with certain payment methods.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, surrounded by shopping and restaurants, making it a great base for exploring the city.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was varied, with some good snack options available, but there were missed opportunities to enhance the overall experience.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered a range of facilities to ensure a comfortable stay.

Robert

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel overall. The room was cozy and modern, albeit slightly small, but the comfort was a nice surprise. The staff were extremely friendly, offering discounts at local establishments and even accommodating our luggage before check-in. The location was exceptional, just a short walk from all the attractions. However, the dining options were limited and self-service was a bit complicated.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean and modern, although a bit small.

Service

9.0

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Location

10.0

The location was exceptional, very short walk to everything we wanted to visit.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was basic with limited options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory for our needs.

Pete

United States, September 2023

8.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were equipped with cooking facilities, although they were a bit dark and lacked proper lighting. The service was exceptional; the staff even left a birthday gift in our room! The location was perfect, close to the central station and with easy access to public transportation. The dining experience was unique, with a lounge-style area for enjoying meals. Overall, a great value for money with some minor room lighting issues.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were equipped with cooking facilities, but a bit dark and lacked proper lighting.

Service

10.0

The staff were accommodating, kind, and went above and beyond, even providing vouchers for local restaurants. A top-notch service experience.

Location

9.0

The location was amazing, with easy access to central Rotterdam, public transport, and nearby attractions. Perfect for solo travelers!

Dining

8.0

The dining setup in the beautiful lounge area was unique, offering a variety of options to enjoy. Some found it reminiscent of a hostel setup.

Facilities

The facilities were convenient and met all our needs during the stay.

Charlie

United States, August 2023

8.4/10

The hotel is situated in a prime location, close to local attractions and with self-service dining options. The rooms are spacious and immaculately clean, featuring a convenient fridge for storing food. The service is exceptional, with accommodating staff providing discounts at nearby establishments and ensuring a peaceful atmosphere. The dining experience offers a variety of self-service snacks in a cozy lounge area. However, some could find the dining selection limited. Overall, the hotel offers good value for money with a central location and friendly service.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were big, clean, and spacious, unlike some cramped alternatives, with a high-pressure shower and a useful fridge.

Service

9.0

The staff was uniformly friendly, offering discounts and a safe place to store luggage. They maintained a clean and peaceful environment throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is excellently located in central Rotterdam, close to tube stations and tram lines, making it convenient to explore the city. It is walkable to major attractions and shopping streets.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience provided a self-service snack corner with a selection of items like bread, yogurt, and cereals in a pleasant lounge-style area.

Facilities

8.0

Janet

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is centrally located, surrounded by dining options, with easy access to public transportation. While the rooms were a bit claustrophobic with limited storage room and not ideal for a good sleep, the availability of electricity/USB outlets was a plus point.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a bit claustrophobic, with limited storage room, but having electricity/USB outlets available was convenient.

Service

9.0

The staff were so nice and helpful, making the stay enjoyable. I appreciated the free Netflix access provided.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was awesome, right in the center of town with easy access to public transport options like tram, metro, and train. It was convenient to explore the city from there.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience in the hotel could be improved; though the cold buffet dishes were available, a more proper sit-down restaurant style would have been appreciated.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities offered were satisfactory, but there is room for enhancement to match the value for money.

Carl

United States, August 2023

8.6/10

Staying on the 16th floor with a view of the Erasmusbrug bridge was a delightful experience. The rooms were equipped with all the amenities I needed, very nice, and impeccably clean. However, the dining options were a bit pricey, and the breakfast could use more variety.

Rooms

9.0

I loved the location of my room on the 16th floor facing the Erasmusbrug bridge. The room had everything I needed and was clean and well-maintained.

Service

9.0

The staff at the hotel were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay. From check-in to tour assistance, they were always welcoming and attentive.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was excellent for a city trip. It was within walking distance to the train station, tourist sights, and even the subway station, making it convenient for both leisure and business travelers.

Dining

7.0

While the dining options were a bit expensive, the morning meals and quick bites were convenient. However, I wished there were more affordable choices available.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provided all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay, and the shops and commercial services nearby were convenient for any additional needs.

Andrew

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were clean and comfy, and the staff was super friendly. The location is great, right in the city center near restaurants and bars. However, the dining options were a bit lacking, and the prices were on the higher side.

Rooms

8.0

The room was awesome, just like a regular deluxe room. It was very nice with a comfy bed, although the bathroom was a bit smaller compared to the room's size.

Service

9.0

The staff were excellent, very helpful and friendly. They assisted us well, including providing services like dry cleaning, housekeeping, and tours/ticket assistance.

Location

10.0

The location is hard to beat, right in the city center and close to shops and restaurants. It's within easy reach of all the places we wanted to see.

Dining

7.0

The dining was ok but expensive. The fresh cream cakes were a nice touch, though prices were a bit high.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great, with a snack corner where you can buy your own drinks and a lounge area with a microwave. The shops and commercial services were convenient.