Ss Rotterdam By Westcord Hotel

For anyone thinking about this

Staying on this unique ship offers an exciting experience! The spacious room featured all necessary amenities. Breakfast in the lido was delicious, starting our day right. Don't miss the vibrant bar with live music-it's a perfect nightcap after a day of exploring!

Fantastic renovated cruise ship from the mid 20th century, very interesting interior and historic ambiance. Low, extremely acceptable price (from 45 EUR!) is achievable if you book early in advance and internal rooms.

Getting to the ship hotel is quite complex. The Spido water shuttle should operate up until much later hours than the just presently 17h. One evening a water taxi, as entertaining as it was, charged me 15 EUR from Leuvenhaven to De Rotterdam ! which was a rip-off. Oddly , along this enormous vessel there are no clear signs for the entrance - you might well accidentally enter through the back door of the ship intended just for the crew.

The location was stunning and fantastic for Rotterdam, very close to areas accessible, the port of rotterdam festivities going on in-and-around katendrecht and the local metro station. The breakfast food, especially cereals, pastries, pancakes and fruit was excellent...

Rustic charm in Rotterdam 🛳️

What a lekker stay! The room was a vibe, super spacious with cool portholes and that old-school maritime decor. Brekkie was a proper spread, and they had a proper complimentary historical tour that was so engaging. Lots of character all around!

Just a bit of a letdown that some Wi-Fi signals were acting up. Made planning our days a bit of a schlep.

The location was amazing, at a medium distance from Euromast Tower.

Nice location. We stayed only one night, but in a room with no window. We were with a friend who had a big problem with that. We also said one night ok but more than that would not be pleasant.

The ambiance might be decent, but the coffee machine in the executive room was nothing special, almost a crime for such a price! The Wi-Fi barely worked in my room, such a good surprise. You'd think as someone here for business, compensation or at least an apology would've been appropriate, but alas, I just couldn't about this place.

It was very fun to actually be on a cruise ship, while still being accessible.

A charming ship experience

Each morning, we enjoyed a good breakfast with panoramic views!

The Wi-Fi signal fluctuated in and out were great. And a few areas of the ship felt slightly cramped.

I love the entire set up and I also enjoyed the breakfast a whole lot. I love the people and I love the concept. Tourism and relaxation matched together.

An impressive former cruise ship as a very original location for a hotel. Beautiful retro interior and good beds.

The ship was excellent and the room was well renovated. The concept is unique.

However 1) we paid in full for the booking via Booked.net and the hotel staff insisted on charging us again using a higher rate. When I complained and showed them my receipt for Booked.net. they reduced the rate, but still charged me twice! American Express is in the process of recovering my money. 2) Our only meal there was badly handled, with the main course arriving over an hour after we ordered. The waitress gave us free coffee as a token gesture, but clearly service is shaky. 3) When we returned on the Saturday evening after spending the day in Rotterdam, the room stank of smoke, as if someone had sat in our room smoking. It was very noticeable, but when we called the front desk to check, the FO person said he could not really smell anything, being a heavy smoker himself. Very strange indeed. Overall, the ship has some unique features, after all, it is not often you can stay on a converted cruise ship from the 1950s, and my son loved it. But to charge twice for the accomodation and actually lie about the payment of the bill is not something I have seen many times in my life as a regular traveller almost everywhere in the world except Africa so far.

For the adventure seekers and history buffs

The staff looked smart in their naval uniforms. I was like a goddamn king sitting on the deck, sipping my drink while seeing the ocean view.

It wasn't exactly cheap but you know what they say, sometimes you gotta spend to experience.

The food in the Lido was excellent and the waiting staff were also very good. The decor of the room was very good.

The bed was too soft. The shower was just not powerful enough

Many signs are in Dutch and less in English.