Rotterdam, NetherlandsKop van Zuid
Hotel New York
Transatlantic shipping headquarters
Kop van Zuid Rotterdam, Netherlands
Opened
1993
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
WestCord HotelsTransatlantic shipping headquarters
The former shipping headquarters now welcomes guests arriving by water taxi, surrounded by historic travel trunks and open river water.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1901 Jugendstil landmark and former headquarters of the Holland America shipping line.
Notable
Boardroom suites retain original timber wall paneling alongside graphic laser-printed Delftware patterns.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Formerly the headquarters of the Holland America Line, a red-brick Jugendstil gem...now welcomes guests to stay in its turn-of-the-century grandeur.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Wilhelminapier juts into the Maas River, with the Erasmus Bridge and converted harbor warehouses a short walk away.
The rooms
Tall windows bring in river light across high ceilings, and Tower Rooms look out over the harbor.
At the table
The grand cafe shucks fresh oysters on ice, and NY Basement serves cocktails along an 11-meter bar.
Inside, towering windows flood the rooms with lovely northern light—all the better to illuminate the decor, a quintessentially Dutch combination of good architectural bones, quirky historical references.
How it began
The hotel founders launched Rotterdam's water taxi service in 1993 to reach the pier before the Erasmus Bridge was built.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.