citizenM Rotterdam is the hotel to book if you want to be in the middle of things without paying for space you will not use. It stands at Gelderse Plein 50, a minute from the Cube Houses and the Oude Haven and a few minutes from the Markthal, with Blaak station on the doorstep. The concept is the same as in other citizenM hotels: compact rooms with a very large bed set against the window, a rain shower, free WiFi and a tablet that controls the lights, the blinds, the temperature and the TV. Check-in is done at self-service kiosks in a few minutes, and the ground floor is a big, colourful living room full of design furniture and books where guests work, read and meet. The canteenM serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the bar keeps going in the evening.
Location and getting around: the location is hard to beat for sightseeing. The Markthal, the Cube Houses, the Oude Haven and the Laurenskerk are all within a five-minute walk, the Erasmus Bridge and the Spido pier about fifteen minutes on foot. Blaak station, three minutes away, has trains to Delft and The Hague, the metro to Rotterdam Centraal and trams in several directions, so arriving with luggage is easy.
Rooms: all 151 rooms are essentially the same, small but cleverly designed, with the bed taking up the width of the room under a big window. Storage is limited, so it suits light packers. Higher floors have the best city views.
Who it suits: couples and solo travellers on a city break, business travellers and anyone who values location and good design over room size. Families with children may find the rooms too small.
Good to know: breakfast is a buffet at an extra charge, served from early morning. There is no on-site parking, so drivers should use the Markthal garage or another public car park nearby. Check-in starts in the afternoon and late check-out is offered for a fee when available. The citizenM brand is now part of the Marriott group.
Why stay here
- ✓Extra-large beds by the window
- ✓Tablet room controls
- ✓Self check-in kiosks
- ✓canteenM open all day
- ✓Living-room lobby and bar
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Coworking and meeting rooms
- ✓Steps from Blaak station
Good questions
How far is citizenM Rotterdam from the Markthal?+
The Markthal is about a four-minute walk away, and the Cube Houses and the Oude Haven are right next door. Blaak station is three minutes on foot.
Does citizenM Rotterdam have parking?+
No, the hotel has no on-site parking. Use a nearby public garage such as the one under the Markthal.
Is breakfast included at citizenM Rotterdam?+
Breakfast is usually charged separately as a buffet in the canteenM. Some rates include it, so check when booking.
