Mainport Hotel stands at the water’s edge on the Leuvehaven, the old harbour basin in the centre of Rotterdam, and it makes the most of that position. Many of the rooms and public spaces look out over the Nieuwe Maas, the harbour and the Erasmus Bridge, and the hotel takes its name from the idea of the main port that has made Rotterdam rich. The style is modern and polished, with contemporary rooms, a restaurant and bar with a view, and wellness facilities that make it a good choice for a weekend away. Being on the Leuvehaven puts you next to the Maritime Museum and the departure point for the Spido harbour cruises, and the Markthal, the Cube Houses and the Oude Haven are within a short walk. Water taxis stop nearby, so a ride to Katendrecht or the Wilhelminapier is easy. It is an upscale option that suits couples, business travellers and anyone who wants to wake up to a view of the port.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the Leuvehaven, close to the Leuvehaven metro station and the Beurs, so the whole city centre is within reach. You can walk to the Erasmus Bridge in a few minutes, and the Oude Haven and the Cube Houses are roughly ten minutes away. The Maritime Museum is on the same basin, and the Spido boats leave from the quay nearby. Rotterdam Centraal is a short metro or tram ride, or a walk of around twenty minutes.
Rooms
Expect contemporary rooms with a clean design, comfortable beds and well-equipped bathrooms, with higher categories offering more space and better views over the water. If a river or harbour view matters to you, check the room type before you book, because not every room faces the water. Suites suit longer stays and special occasions.
Facilities
The hotel has a restaurant and bar, wellness facilities and meeting space, and the usual services of an upscale city hotel. Breakfast is often a separate option on the rate, and parking, where offered, is charged on top, so ask before you travel if you are driving. A city tourist tax is added to the bill.
Who it suits
Couples, business travellers and visitors who enjoy a stylish hotel and a view. It also works well for anyone who wants to be close to the harbour sights without staying on the south bank. It is less suited to travellers on a tight budget, for whom the central chain options are cheaper.
Good to know
The Leuvehaven is quiet in the evening but a short walk from the lively bars and restaurants of the centre. If you want a skyline view, ask for a higher room with a water-facing outlook, and book early for weekends and for the summer months, when the waterfront is at its busiest.
Why stay here
- ✓Waterfront location on the Leuvehaven
- ✓Harbour and river views
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Wellness facilities
- ✓Next to the Maritime Museum
- ✓Short walk to the Erasmus Bridge
- ✓Water taxi stop nearby
- ✓Meeting rooms
Good questions
Where is Mainport Hotel?+
It is on the Leuvehaven, an old harbour basin in the centre of Rotterdam, next to the Maritime Museum and a few minutes on foot from the Erasmus Bridge.
Do all rooms have a water view?+
Not necessarily. The views depend on the room category and floor, so check the room description and request a water-facing room if the view matters to you.
Is Mainport Hotel good for couples?+
Yes. The waterfront setting, the restaurant and bar and the wellness facilities make it a popular choice for a weekend away, with the harbour sights on the doorstep.
