Rotterdam, NetherlandsStadsdriehoek
Motel One Rotterdam
Modernist department store conversion
Stadsdriehoek Rotterdam, Netherlands
Opened
2023
Price
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Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Motel OneModernist department store conversion
The post-war department store was stripped to its concrete frame, creating an accessible city stay centered on its panoramic rooftop bar.
What it’s good at
Listed
The fifth-floor rooftop bar serves botanical gins overlooking the Laurenskerk church tower.
Listed
Shelving and market sketches reflect the neighbouring Markthal across the ground-floor lounge.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Laurenskerk stands right across the square, and the food stalls of the Markthal are just around the corner.
The rooms
Rooms are compact and straightforward, built for quiet sleep right in the centre of town.
Dogs stay too.
Cloud One Bar
Emerald velvet stools line the counter beneath an extensive gin collection. Outside, the rooftop terrace overlooks the city skyline.
At the table
The morning buffet lays out organic breads and pastries across the counter beneath hanging pendant bulbs.
How it began
Built in 1957 to replace a store destroyed in the 1940 Blitz, the building originally housed Galeries Modernes.
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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.