The James Hotel Rotterdam

Netherlands , Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, Aert van Nesstraat, 25
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Sin ying christ

Clean room, shop nearby

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Ann

Perfect stay.
Professional, friendly and helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Janey

Excellent hotel great location

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Michael

Very quiet, clean, nice staff and location perfect.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Lesley

Great beds and slept well. Excellent and supportive staff, wonderful lounge area with an abundance of choice to snack, eat and drink. Clean and spatious room. And fantastic central location.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Pamela

Perfect location

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Daniel

Clean room, was upgraded to a bigger room. Plenty of space for any work I had to do.
Staff helpful.

Business

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2026

Michael

Spacious room, comfortable bed and in a great location. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Beautiful and spacious room well-designed room. Comfortable, large bed. Everywhere was spotlessly clean.
Exceptional staff and service.
The whole stay was delightful.

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Samuel

Clean rooms, good staff

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Christopher

Room was average despite being a “deluxe”. Staff were lovely. Room key stopped working after a day, presumably it wasn’t validated for my 2 day stay. Stairs were a nightmare, if I’m staying on the first few floors I’d always rather use stairs than wait for a lift. Here the stairs were unfinished and lacked any real signage meaning it was difficult to find reception, poor from the hotel. Location is only ok, good for train station, not great for main dining and drinking areas.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Kevin

Would stay again

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2026

Hwee

Friendly and nice hotel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

alice

Lovely hotel and stay

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Claire

The room was very clean and spacious and the bathroom was modern and updated. The front desk employees were very friendly and pleasant to deal with. The location of the hotel was very convenient to shopping and restuarants. We would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2026

Louise

Good location in town centre.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Laura

Beautiful hotel. Reception staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. We arrived very early and were able to check in straight away which was brilliant. Amazing shower in the bathroom. 24hr market with a great space to chill out in. Really lovely hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Amanda

I really enjoyed my stay at The James Hotel in Rotterdam. I could check in early, which was very helpful as I had a few pieces of luggage. The room was clean and comfortable.

There is also an Albert Heijn supermarket less than 5 minutes away, which is great for buying food and drinks and topping up on extra necessities. Koopgoot and Lijnbaan are also a stones throw away in case any last minute shopping needs to be done!

The reception staff were kind and helpful. They speak both English and Dutch, which is very useful if you are visiting from another country and do not speak the local language. Check-in was easy and everything was clear.

This will definitely be my hotel of choice going forward anytime I do come to Rotterdam, as it's very central to everything (Tram stops, Metro Station, Rotterdam Centraal, etc). I would happily stay here again!

The only negative would have to be the scaffolding / building work going on next door whilst I stayed - which meant having to walk in the road anytime I left to go outside, but thats not something within their control!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Jordan

Room was very spacious for a standard room. Very clean. Good pod coffee machine and decent shower pressure. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Hotel was also very well situated.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Rafael

Great overall!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Rodney

Room was clean

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Christopher

The staff were very attentive and kind. The rooms were amazing and very comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Cedric

Good staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

LYNN

central area not far to walk to any attractions. breakfast was a great idea you only pay for what you want. very comfortable beds and pillows. would highly recommend

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Rob

Wonderful facilities, really clean and stylish

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

keith

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2025

Sue

Great, accomodating staff, spacious room, good location.

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2025

Ryan

Spotless room

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Jim

Great hotel and lovely staff. So near the station which was great

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Gail

Excellent staff, very lovely hotel, perfect location.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Nov 2025

Mark

Hotel is really nice but the parking didn't fit my relatively small Volvo xc40 rental and the construction out the windows starts at 7wm

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Tania

Room was spacious and elegant. All shared spaces were inviting and well appointed. Rental bikes were amazing- complete with a day guide to the city. Highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

DOMENICO

I had a fantastic stay at Hotel James in Rotterdam! The location is perfect—right in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore all the nearby attractions. The rooms are modern, clean, and very comfortable, with thoughtful details that make you feel at home. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with a smile.
One of the highlights was the overall atmosphere of the hotel—it’s stylish yet cozy, and everything feels well-maintained. I also appreciated the amenities offered, which added great value to the experience.
If I could suggest one improvement, it would be to make the gym accessible 24 hours a day. For guests with varying schedules or those who prefer late-night or early-morning workouts, this would be a fantastic addition to an already excellent experience.
Overall, I highly recommend Hotel James for anyone visiting Rotterdam. I’ll definitely return!

Business

2/10

Poor

14 Nov 2025

Lakshya

Room was bad the view was of a wall. Also there was heavy construction scaffolding on the windows.

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2025

Ritchie

Great room very quiet but in a great location for what we needed, staff were exceptional from reception to the lady in ths hotel shop great communication and only too happy to help. Excellent value for money.

Only negatives were that our bedroom view was of a multistorey car park accross the road and the top of the buidling appears to be a construction site but we heard no noise over the weekend.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Adam

Modern and well located hotel. Friendly staff. Nice room and bathroom.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Martin

Lovely room spacious.clean and warm.a good hotel to stay in rotterdam

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Sharon

Lovely hotel, friendly staff only negative was the lack of onsite parking and the local alternative was very expensive

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Lana

I cannot express enough, how much we enjoyed our stay at The James Hotel! Between the amazing staff, the lovely room and the amenities as well as the proximity to everything while in Rotterdam, our stay was perfect. We would recommend staying at this hotel to anyone.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Samuel

Everything was good but the washroom had off gas coming in from the drains other then that it was great.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

Stuart

The staff at reception were very friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Sylvia

Very friendly and helpful staff member at check in.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Daniel

We enjoyed our stay even though the shower floors were very slippery, in fact one of us fell. We told the front desk but not sure if that situation has changed.....be very careful as there are no grab bars to hold on to as well.
Was not crazy about the breakfast setup as you don't have options for hot breakfast. They give out discount coupons at the front desk for a couple restaurants.
Hotel very clean and staff great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

michael

Good, clean and comfortable room and hotel at reasonable price and very close to central station, dining options and city centre.
Be aware that building work being carried out around (and perhaps to) the hotel, Rotterdam appaeras to be never finished and building work everywhere but still a graet location

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Glenn

Clean and good size room. Walking distance to train station, metro stops and city centre.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Justin

Clean and spacious room. Excellent facilities.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Valerie

There was alot of construction on the building and the roo we were assigned on the third floor was very dark and had a horrible view of construction dupsters

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Barry

Fit our needs to a T

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Paula

This hotel was so central to anything we wanted or needed. Great options for shopping, dining, sightseeing and everything else

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Robert

Our check in was seamless and the front staff was pleasant, efficient and very helpful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Rufus

Easy to get to anywhere walk, tram, metro.
Near to main shopping centres.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Eric

Construction blocking the area around the entrance.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2025

George

Wifi during the evening was horrible. Television Nexflix could run, and my phone had a terrible time loading.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Steacy

We loved the James Hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was wonderful. The bed was incredibly comfortable, allowing for a good night’s sleep. Would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Ian

Rooms are clean and functional. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Great location.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Steven

The James hotel is a great hotel in the best location in Rotterdam

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Michael

A really nice hotel. I had a top floor room with an amazing view, but even without that, the staff are lovely, everyone is friendly, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and it's in an ideal location for exploring central Rotterdam. No real downsides - there's no restaurant (though there is a pay-as-you-go breakfast bar) and it can occasionally be noisy outside as it's in the city centre. But it's a great place and I'd happily come back to stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

jamel

Id recommend

The women at reception were absolutely beautiful 😍

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Judy

The James is a short walk to Rotterdam Centraal. Also close to Markthal and other sights. Lots of shopping in the area also.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

William

Great Stay!

Had a great stay at this hotel. We arrived very early and the staff provided a secure location to store our luggage while we explored Rotterdam. They were able to check us in earlier than their normal time. All of their staff were very helpful and offered great advice for restaurants and activities.

We highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Rotterdam!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Nice and clean bathroom. Room came with a fridge, which was very convenient.

However, bed was too soft causing backache.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Lewis

Highly recommended

Bed was super comfy and was made up ready for when we returned to the room later in the day

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Randy

The hotel

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Erin

Great property within walking distance of many sites.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

niesyl

Home away from home

Check in was super easy thanks to Amy. She was so amiable and welcoming that it was quite nice to be greeted with that after driving for such a long time. The room was spacious and they gave us a free upgrade which was very much appreciated. The bed was super comfortable. My partner and I both agreed that it felt like we never left home because it was as comfortable as the bed we have back home. The shower had really good water pressure too. We parked at the hotel. It was convenient and front reception have been really kind to help us get our car in and out of the hotel. Overall. We loved our stay at The James Hotel. We totally recommend it to our friends.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

No nonsense but comfy business type hotel

Just a short stay, but very pleasant. Room was available for earlier check in, reasonable size and with comfy bed and good shower. Breakfast is a little basic, but you can choose what you want and pay per item. Good value overall.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

Kerry

Great location. No AC in the hotel made for a very hot night (in the summer), but they were nice enough to provide us with a fan.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Jack

We had a nice room with a great view. Great value for money in a very central location, would love to stay again!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Gerard

This is a beautiful hotel in a great location. And the front desk staff were particularly helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

MAN WAI

Hotel is very modern and cozy, location is amazing, just like 10 mins from central station. All the staffs are super lovely and helpful

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2025

Robert F

Very good
Bed needs replacing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

Gordon Richard

Sadly, there was difficulty with the Wi-Fi and the television that never worked for me and the telephone didn’t work until one of the front desk receptionist came up to sort that out. And when I went to use the microwave in the morning, I did not realize it was taken away, and the lady in the breakfast area was rather Kurt with me. But overall, I wanna say the front desk reception staff were phenomenal. Cheeers

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Sonina

Very convenient and walking distance from Rotterdam centraal station

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Adam

Good location

Really like our junior suite room with big bath tubs, the tv doesn't work when I check in , it take them a couple times to have it fixed . The wifi is bad , it work well if you could able to get a connection. No greeting from front desk at all , we stay for 6 nights and may be got greeted for 2 times total? Don't know if it is a Dutch thing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

gillian

A fabulous hotel in a great location

We stayed at The James for 5 nights and it was fantastic. The hotel is very clean and comfortable, we stayed in a family room which was very spacious. The little market area for drinks, snacks and breakfast was very convenient.
All the staff we encountered were very friendly and the whole family really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely return!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Alanna

The hotel was perfectly located to enjoy all the shops and restaurants. Nice, clean room and very friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

olga lucia

Espectacular

Super hotel. Recepcionistas amables. Tranquilo limpio bien ubicado. Ya he ido dos veces a quedarme en este hotel y seguro volvere siempre

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Andrew

Great location for exploring Rotterdam.

Great location for exploring Rotterdam, close to major department store and food outlets - walkable to most central Rotterdam sights. Front-desk staff were helpful, and check-in was smooth. Room was clean and comfortable. Our car was too big for their car elevator into the on-site car park, but - when I enquired about parking ahead of our stay - the hotel advised us to park in Q-Park directly opposite the hotel. Very convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Paul

I had such a great time staying at The James Hotel in Rotterdam! From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful, making me feel right at home. The atmosphere is stylish yet relaxed, and the design of the hotel is modern with just the right touch of comfort.

My room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and surprisingly quiet considering the central location. The bed was super comfy, and I loved having such a cozy space to unwind after exploring the city. The amenities were great too. The self-service food market on the second floor was really convenient, and the gym was a nice bonus.

The location is perfect, right in the heart of Rotterdam with easy access to shops, restaurants, and public transport. I was able to walk to most of the main sights, which made my trip even more enjoyable.

All in all, I had a fantastic stay and would definitely come back. Highly recommend The James Hotel if you are looking for a chic, friendly, and centrally located place to stay in Rotterdam!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Lucia Jacintha

It was a great location for sure, the housekeeping needs to be upgraded

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2025

Betty

The hotel has an excellent location — just steps from shops, cafés, and restaurants, which made it very convenient. My room was comfortable and spacious, and overall the stay was pleasant.
I didn’t like that food and drinks are purchased through machines using a credit card, with no staff around, which made the experience feel less personal and welcoming.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Martyn

Very fortunate to have chosen The James Hotel in Rotterdam- it’s perfect .
The hotel itself is excellent - rooms are so clean and well maintained and amenities on level 2 (a lounge and Self-serving food shop) are of a very high standard .
The staff are ever so friendly and there to assist you 24/7
The hotel’s location is situated perfectly between walkable site-seeing options or via close-by trams, to having many shops and restaurants just around the corner.
Overall - I strongly recommend this hotel as their room prices offer very good value for money imho.
If I come back to Rotterdam- this is where I will be staying !
5 stars

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Udayan

Room, a double bed, was nice, modern and spacious. Clean hotel, very centrally located, walking distance to Central Station and Erasmus Bridge. Nice 24 hour convenience Foodhall store on 2nd Fl for food items and sundries (no cash payment, credit card machine only), spacious lounge area attached to it. Has wifi, mini fridge and Aircon with cooling/heating. Bathroom reasonably well configured and equipped.

Cons: minor. Tiny espresso cups in room, not good enough for tea - can wing some paper cups from 2nd floor Foodhall as workaround. No iron and ironing board in room,but hotel can lend on request. Spare plug near writing desk would be of help. As would usb ports there and at beside tables.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2025

David

Was charged with a 30 euro fee that we werent told about when booking, then a 100 euro deposit which is outragous. that alone, as soon as we walk in was enough to ruin my expectations. Then we were told we can have any guests in the rooms which made it worse. The quality of the rooms and lounge were good but the beds were awful. Cheap foam ontop of two beds put together made it so you always fell in the middle and we kept waking up in pain. there was also a thick layer of dust on the bed headboard but clean other than that.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Roy

Very convenient for everything.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2025

Jena

Perfect location

Amazing location, right in the heart of Rotterdam. Spacious room and friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Michael

Great hotel, really friendly and helpful staff, and a nice central location. Don't be put off by the slightly uninspiring appearance from outside (and the tiny door from the street!) as it's really lovely inside. I wish it had a restaurant, but there are so many around that it's not a problem. I was on one of the low floors and barely noticed the traffic noise at all. Would definitely come back and stay again!

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Franziska

Positive: big room, lots of light, nice staff, location, price.
Negative: impersonal, breakfast arrangement.

Business

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2025

Mushtaq

Enjoyed my stay, convenient for Metro/ trams and shopping. Very Clean and comfortable. Would definitely book again when required.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2025

Folashade

Ghe hotel had no atmosphere considering it was during North Sea Jazz weekend aalot of guest were staying at the hotel. TV and telephone in room did not work and despite reporting it , it was not fixed during our stay. Badly trained reception staff not knowing hiw to greet guests on arrival. No breakfast ootion and limited ' market' to purchase snacks. A charge placed on credit card to cover damage at check in whuch we were not advised about and this us still showing as pending on my card. would not recommend. And woukd stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

susan

Great location. Quiet, clean and modern. Staff very helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

chu yong

WTC 회의 참석차 5박하였으며, WTC의 접근성이 매우 우수하고, 주변 호텔 중 가장 새 건물 호텔인 것 같습니다. 같이 방문한 다른 사람들이 이 호텔 투숙을 부러워할 정도였습니다. 11층에 투숙하였는데, 주변 건물로 뷰가 막혔는데, 16층(1601호)에 투숙한 친구방에 가보니 전체 도시뷰가 보이는 장점이 있었습니다. 방 시설은 전반적으로 깨끗하고 만족스러웠습니다. LAVAZA 커피머신과 캡슐커피 제공도 또하나의 행복이었습니다.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Bert

This is the 10th time I stayed at The James hotel. Best price for a hotel in the centre of Rotterdam. Very clean, friendly, professional service. Spacious room, nice bed, bedding and pilllows. Situated between the Lijnbaan en de Coolsingel. Everything is within walking distance. TV connection could use some improvement. A lot of connecting/buffering.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Mariela Veronica

Perfecto location
A little bit noisy
No complementary bottles of water in the room

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

CHUNG MAN IVAN

Great location , very professional and friendly staff that provided caring and attentive arrangements. Walking distance to most point of interest and central station. Restaurant options nearby is decent.

Room was kindly upgraded which was clean and decent.

Works are ongoing next door, although facing part of the ongoing works but it isn't that noisy in the morning that would have waken us up. Probably putting the curtains down would be good enough if you are concerned with privacy.

I would recommend a stay here.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Katrina

Great hotel right in the heart of everything!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Michael

The location is great within a couple of blocks of 3 tram and 1 Metro station and local area is full of safe walkable streets with shops, food and bars. Front desk staff are amazing at providing local guidance. Couple of quirks…..no cloth hanging closets in the rooms and no USB for international travellers. AC is great as was there during a 35C heatwave

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Robert

Location location location! 10 minute walk from the central station, and a 20 minute walk to the cruise terminal! Perfect location for a short stay when getting on a cruise.

Add to this a room that is comfy, a nice size and spotless clean. Comfy bed with nice linens, a modern spacious bathroom with a large shower and loads of hot water.

Hotel was pretty damned impressive, then add the smiling faces of the friendly staff who were ever eager tor please. Our stay face exceeded our expectations!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Samuel

Great stay friendly staff!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Janice

We had a ver comfortable stay st The James. Would definitely stay again