Hotel New York

Hotel New York: An Anchor Point of Stories in the Heart of Rotterdam

Hotel New York is much more than a hotel or a restaurant. It is a living monument that connects Rotterdam’s past with its future. Located on the Kop van Zuid, in the former headquarters of the Holland America Line, the building breathes history. From here, countless travellers once began their great crossing to America, filled with dreams, expectations and sometimes uncertainty. That spirit of departure and hope is still tangible in the high ceilings, monumental staircases and nostalgic details that define the hotel.

Like the city itself, the hotel symbolises progress, resilience and international appeal. Rotterdam is a city of doers, rebuilders and pioneers, and Hotel New York embodies that same spirit. The building recalls the era in which Rotterdam established itself on the world map as a major port city, and today it is once again a place where people come together, shape new plans and create lasting memories.

What makes Hotel New York truly special is the way the old and the new converge. The historic grandeur of the building contrasts beautifully with Rotterdam’s modern skyline rising around it. From the hotel, you overlook the Erasmus Bridge and the towers of the Wilhelminapier, as if the building itself forms a literal bridge between past and future.

This blend is also felt inside: industrial details from the past have been preserved and complemented by contemporary comfort and creative interpretation.

As a meeting place, Hotel New York is indispensable to the city. Whether you come for a coffee, lunch, an overnight stay or a celebration, the hotel welcomes Rotterdammers and visitors alike with open arms. That openness and accessibility perfectly reflect the character of Rotterdam itself: welcoming, direct, worldly and always in motion.