Beds were not comfortable and were on a slant so didn’t sleep all night, exposed mattress with a pillow top was bizarre and seemed low quality, front desk young staff seemed clueless about the second restaurant and were not friendly, breakfast was horrible.

Interesting concept, nice view of city on deck

Stayed in August 2025

I discovered that the bedding in my room, specifically the pillows or duvet, was filled with feathers. As I have an allergy, this unfortunately caused me some discomfort during my stay. This detail was not mentioned anywhere during the booking process or in the room description. Additionally, the small fridge was placed inside a wardrobe, causing the wardrobe itself to heat up and, in turn, warm the items I had stored inside the wardrobe.

Very unique.The most memorable part of my stay was the exceptional and unique atmosphere of the SS Rotterdam. It was a fascinating experience to stay on a historic cruise liner, and the character and charm of the ship made the visit feel very special. The history and design are a huge part of the hotel's appeal, and it made for an unforgettable trip. I also appreciated the on-board gift shop, where I was able to purchase a model of the ship as a souvenir.

Stayed in August 2025

the bed was very comfortable. the room fridge did not work and the safe as well otherwise it was a pleasant stay

Stayed in August 2025

Food was overpriced and not to our taste.

Amazing experience on the board.

Stayed in August 2025

I booked a superior room, a double bed and i got 2 single beds. The room has carpet wich had stains and was not straight, looked like waves. The curtais also had stains. When reading about the boat, it said there were bars and restaurants. All were closed, except for Lido. So after 23h00, there's nothing to do on board.

Great location. From the deck you get a view over the river, surrounding buildings and water activities. The staff was super. The restaurant was great, delicious food and great staff.

Stayed in August 2025

Very busy at breakfast times, although it’s meant to be vintage, some of the furniture could do with a spruce up

It’s got a wow factor and it’s just so cool

Stayed in August 2025

The only thing that could have improved our stay would be to have the 50cent ferry operating for longer hours, to enable a cheap link to the main areas during the middle of the day and into the evening

Very authentic, it’s important to remember you are reliving the experiences of a transatlantic cruise liner from decades ago then you will really enjoy it. Bike hire available which helps with getting into central Rotterdam.

Stayed in August 2025

Locatie was top!

Stayed in August 2025

The bar service was slow and the staff there somewhat dismissive.

My stay was pleasant overall, with a very good breakfast, enjoyable vegetarian-friendly dining, a spotless room, and helpful reception staff

Stayed in August 2025

Our "cabin" was rather hot and the AC/ ventilation system was barely working and dripped periodically. Sounds worse than it was, but still room for improvement in that regard.

A great opportunity to experience the glamour of Trans Atlantic Ocean liners and to visit a bit of living history. Wonderfully atmospheric to wonder around the decks and to be staying in one of the cabins. The Lido restaurant on board is terrific, we had a great dinner (recommend the brisket or the ribs) and the breakfast is also an excellent big buffet of pretty well anything you could want. Nice views out over the Rhine as you dine. Enjoyed the tour of the engine room the following morning.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing, overall a perfect experience.

The hotel room / cabin was nice and spacious. Restaurant served nice food and had good service. The tour through the ship was very interesting specially due to the many volunteers giving a lot of explanations about the ship.

Stayed in July 2025

in the shower some silicone was black and sticking out

We had 1 evening meal in the main restaurant(Lido) food was very good breakfast was good

Stayed in July 2025

I would have liked to have been able to see more of the ship. The tours finish at 5pm. You can then only access certain areas. We had an inside cabin room so it is very dark when you turn the lights off.

The food was very good. We booked to eat in the Lido restaurant and the staff were very attentive. Bed was very comfortable.

Stayed in July 2025

It was a unique experience to stay on a ship instead of a regular hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and they also looked good in their uniform. Breakfast and meals on board are very nice, and we're well presented. It was easy to get from the ship to the metro station with the shuttle bus or local bus.

Stayed in July 2025

low light in the room and low pressure of the water in the shower. it was ok, but not good.

Stayed in July 2025

Coffee machine not working. No coffee sachets available and English breakfast teabags only on request. TV stopped working on day 2. No double bed.

Great bar. Lovely breakfast and lunch. Very clean. Helpful staff. Outside deck area.

Stayed in July 2025

The food in the restaurant could be better

Great location and nice rooms

Stayed in June 2025

Access to the boat is a little " off the beaten track" but consequently its quiet in a bustling city. The breakfast gets busy..with only 2 self serve coffee machines.

The rooms are suprisingly big...and the bed SUPERCOMFY! ...good TV and WIFI

Stayed in July 2025

The only issue was a misunderstanding between staff. We had to wait almost one hour until we get keys. They tried to give us two rooms, as booked. However, the hotel was already fully booked, next to it we have received a key, where have still been another people…

Everithing was nice, we have really enjoyed it.

Stayed in June 2025

Little dull

You live on a real historic cruise ship

Stayed in April 2025

Rooms a bit old

Great location and cool experience

Stayed in June 2025

this is not an usual hotel - its a ship (!), so be prepared for certain limitation.

Magnificent atmosphere of an old passenger ship! Very good restaurant! Stunning view from the main deck!

Stayed in June 2025

The room/cabin could do with much better dust control especially around the (underperforming) air conditioning vents. Amenities are very basic in the cabin and throughout ship and almost all public areas, including the ship's many and absolutely lovely lounges and bars are used for private functions, business events or other purposes and are inaccessible to hotel guests who can only visit (but not actually use) them by paying for a tour. Guests and the (many) visitors are limited to the old 3rd class stern grill and bar (there is also a more expensive restaurant next to it but we were unable to book a table). The open air bar on the aft deck is great if the weather is ok. The connected "Lido" grill is really not very good at all... The cabins, even the premium ones have smallish portholes so there is no "view" as such although, for what its worth, the "landside" view is actually by far the better one as it offers views of the city's futuristic skyline rather than the old warehouses if the "sea" side. The ship is permanently moored in a slightly out-of-the way spot from which one cannot really reach the city centre on foot. It is at the very end of a new residential neighbourhood with nothing really to do or see. The easiest way to reach the centre is to have your own car or rely on taxis, of the land or water variety. Wifi although good is based on a bewildering system, different in public spaces and cabins where it is linked to your TV set, meaning it stops working if you switch off the tv...

This is not really a hotel and should be neither judged nor really marketed as one: it is a set of hotel rooms within a floating museum of the 1960s. If it were a hotel it would be an okeish 3-star in desperate need of renovation. Its not and tvat is as well. We took one of the larger premium cabins on the "sea" side of the ship one deck up from the main deck where the reception is. It was nice, quiet and comfortable with a true retro vibe to it but too many modern elements to make it really feel "60s" as one would have hoped it would. Yet we slept well on a comfortable bed so it wasnt all bad. Staff members were generally very polite and efficient, the adjacent car is park ample and, in our experience, secure and fairly cheap (20€ for 24 hours) and there is a shuttle to the nearest metro station and a dedicated water taxi stop. The bar at the stern is a delight in good weather.

Stayed in June 2025

Not enough staff in the bar of an evening. Both evenings after dinner we waited quite a time to be served.

Comfortable spacious cabin with good bed for a great night sleep. Good quality toiletries. Wide selection of breakfast options. Help yourself coffee and pastries etc. Water taxis available direct from the ship. Order on water taxi app

Stayed in June 2025