A contemporary design hotel on the Maas River featuring bold modern interiors, river-view rooms, and excellent location near Erasmus Bridge. Offers creative dining, fitness facilities, and stylish spaces perfect for both leisure and business travelers.
nhow Rotterdam stands at Wilhelminakade 137 on the south bank of the Maas River, in the Kop van Zuid district — Rotterdam's flagship urban regeneration project that transformed a former dockland into a neighbourhood of landmark architecture, design hotels, and riverside restaurants. The hotel is housed in the New Orleans building, a striking tower designed by Rem Koolhaas's Office for Metropolitan Architecture, and its position on Wilhelminakade places it directly on the water with panoramic views across the Maas to the Rotterdam skyline and the Erasmus Bridge. nhow is a NH Hotels lifestyle brand oriented toward creative professionals and design-conscious travellers; the Rotterdam property features an interior by Dutch design firm Iwaarden, with bold primary colours, curved forms, and references to Rotterdam's maritime industrial heritage. The 278 rooms range from Standard Rooms with partial water views to Executive Rooms and larger suites with full Maas panoramas, all featuring Simba mattresses, high-speed Wi-Fi, and smart TVs with streaming connectivity. The hotel's ground-floor restaurant Bar & Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on Dutch seasonal produce in a high-ceilinged industrial-style space open to hotel guests and walk-in visitors. A fitness centre is open twenty-four hours for active guests. The Erasmus Bridge is roughly a ten-minute walk east, and the Fenix Food Factory — one of Rotterdam's best covered food markets — is a five-minute walk along the riverside promenade. Rotterdam Centraal Station is approximately twenty minutes on foot or a short metro journey from nearby Rijnhaven station.
Amenities
- river views
- design hotel
- restaurant and bar
- fitness center
- meeting rooms
- bike rental
Location
Wilhelminakade 137, 3072 AP Rotterdam
51.9064, 4.4854 View on map
Highlights
- Kop van Zuid riverside location with panoramic Maas River views and the Erasmus Bridge as backdrop
- Striking NH Hotels lifestyle property housed in OMA-designed New Orleans building
- Bold Dutch-maritime-inspired interiors by design firm Iwaarden with views across Rotterdam's skyline
- Walking distance to Fenix Food Factory and the Wilhelminapier restaurant and nightlife strip
- 278 rooms with Simba mattresses and smart TV streaming in all categories
Tips for visiting
- Book an Executive River Room or higher for the best Maas views; standard rooms on lower floors face the building's atrium.
- Fenix Food Factory is a five-minute walk along the Wilhelminakade promenade — visit on Saturday for the busiest and most atmospheric market.
- The water taxi from Wilhelminapier (outside the hotel) connects to the north bank and is the fastest way to reach the Markthal and Cube Houses.
- The hotel is closest to Rijnhaven metro station (line B); the journey to Rotterdam Centraal takes about five minutes.
- The Bar & Kitchen weekend brunch is popular with Rotterdam locals; reservations for groups are recommended.
Accessibility
nhow Rotterdam is a modern purpose-built tower with full lift access and step-free entry from Wilhelminakade. The riverside promenade is flat and suitable for wheelchair users. Adapted rooms with roll-in shower configurations are available and can be specified at booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is nhow Rotterdam from Rotterdam Centraal Station?
Rotterdam Centraal is approximately twenty minutes on foot or eight minutes by metro from the nearby Rijnhaven station. A taxi typically takes ten minutes depending on traffic, and a direct water taxi service also connects Wilhelminapier to the north bank.
Is nhow Rotterdam suitable for families?
The hotel accommodates families; connecting room arrangements can be made on request, and the Kop van Zuid waterfront is safe and walkable. The nearest family-oriented attraction is the Maritiem Museum, approximately twenty minutes away by metro.
What is the check-in time at nhow Rotterdam?
Standard check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out can be requested subject to availability; the hotel sometimes charges a fee for confirmed early access to rooms.
Does the hotel have meeting and event facilities?
nhow Rotterdam has dedicated meeting rooms and event spaces suited to corporate workshops, presentations, and smaller private functions. The riverside setting and creative brand positioning make it particularly popular for design and media sector events in Rotterdam.