Suite Hotel Pincoffs is the kind of small hotel that people recommend to their friends. It occupies a former customs office from 1879 on the Stieltjesstraat, in the old harbour district of the Kop van Zuid, and takes its name from Lodewijk Pincoffs, the Rotterdam businessman and port pioneer whose empire collapsed that same year, sending him fleeing to America. The building opened as Rotterdam’s first boutique hotel in 2008 after a fourteen-month renovation, and it now carries an official five-star rating. Rooms range from standard and deluxe doubles to junior suites and suites, each furnished individually with a mix of vintage pieces, design classics and art. There is a bar and lounge rather than a full restaurant, a terrace and garden, and thoughtful extras such as a welcome drink and free coffee, tea and water in the rooms.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at Stieltjesstraat 34, in a quiet corner of the Kop van Zuid close to the Willemsbrug. De Rotterdam and the Luxor Theater are under ten minutes on foot, and the Erasmus Bridge about fifteen, which puts Hotel New York, Fenix and the Wilhelminapier within an easy stroll. Across the Willemsbrug, the Oude Haven, the Cube Houses and the Markthal are around a fifteen to twenty-minute walk away, and the hotel offers bikes for exploring.
Rooms: expect high ceilings, large windows and a different look in every room. The suites are spacious enough for a longer stay. Rooms have minibars, safes and air conditioning, and there is 24-hour room service.
Who it suits: couples on a special weekend, design lovers and travellers who prefer a personal welcome to a big lobby. It is less suited to families with young children and to anyone who wants an on-site restaurant.
Good to know: breakfast is served at an extra charge, with a later start at weekends. On-site parking is available for a nightly fee, and street parking is possible nearby. The front desk is not staffed overnight, so let the hotel know if you will arrive very late. Booking direct includes small perks such as a discount on bike hire.
Why stay here
- ✓Former 1879 customs house
- ✓Individually styled rooms and suites
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Welcome drink on arrival
- ✓Bike hire
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓On-site parking for a fee
Good questions
Is Suite Hotel Pincoffs a five-star hotel?+
Yes, it holds an official five-star rating. It is a small boutique hotel, so expect a personal style rather than big-hotel facilities.
Does Suite Hotel Pincoffs have a restaurant?+
There is a bar and lounge with drinks and light food, but no full restaurant. The restaurants of the Kop van Zuid and Katendrecht are a short walk away.
Is there parking at Suite Hotel Pincoffs?+
Yes, on-site parking is available for a nightly fee. Street parking is also possible nearby.
