Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak

I really enjoyed my solo stay at the hotel. The renovated rooms and perfect location (for me a big plus is having a supermarket nearby). The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast wasn’t very varied, but the quality of the products was excellent: fresh smoothies, farmer’s cheese, hummus, organic yogurts, and shakshuka were a real treat. The minor problem is coffee machine at breakfast was unreliable, it didn’t work each time I tried to use it, and I had to ask for help 3 times during my 3-night stay.

Convenient location with a supermarket a few doors down. Rooms were small, but as advertised and with a thoughtful set up. I was concerned after seeing some negative reviews, but I think for the most part those reviews are related to a failure to research. Booked two rooms that were connected. One with a queen bed and another with a queen bed and bunk bed atop. Perfect for a family of five.

The room was the smallest I've ever been in my life. Ridiculously small. The bathroom sink, of the size of an airplane sink, is in the room next to the bed. Next to it there's a Nespresso machine and an open wardrobe. So that you can splash everything while you use it. When I mentioned the reception that the room was so small, they answered that the hotel concept is supposed to push people outside, to enjoy the city. In a nutshell, their plan is to make their customers life miserable, so that they would rather leave the hotel. Very interesting marketing... Only positive note: the staff is very friendly