Mainport Hotel

This is not only a swanky hotel but in a swanky location: overlooking the city's oldest harbour, the Leuvehaven; five minutes from the river; and with most of the city's must-see attractions within a 15-minute walk. A striking glass-and-aluminium affair, its 10 floors are themed around the world's continents - Oceania, South America, Polar... - with bold-patterned carpets and wallpapers, and glass lifts to whisk you up and down from the cool-white reception.  All 215 rooms and suites are generous, with floor-to-ceiling windows and classy fittings - Nespresso machines, whirlpool baths, bathroom TVs - as standard. The style is sleek and uncluttered with clean-lined furniture and statement lighting; over half have private saunas. There's a spa and pool on the eighth floor; be warned, the sauna and steam are mixed, and no swimming costumes allowed!  The restaurant offers an international menu, if you are looking for a more vibrant scene there are plenty of restaurants nearby. Breakfast on the other hand is extensive and offers great views over the harbour. And there’s a decent cocktail bar, with a terrace for warmer days.

Why do people love staying in your hotel?
Mainport is very unique, it’s a “lifestyle”. Nothing in the hotel is standard. The rooms are very spacious, starting from 36m2, all the rooms are equipped with wellness facilities.

What is there to do in the area?
Mainport is situated in the city centre of Rotterdam. There is an “explorer” in each room, created by the employees of Mainport. There are 50 hotspots / “things to do” written up in the Explorer.
Rotterdam is a very vibrant city and there a plenty of things to do, many restaurants for all kind of food, museums, clubs, watertaxi etc.

What kind of breakfast do you offer?
A very extensive International Champagne breakfast buffet with live cooking

Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally?
We have a restaurant called “Down Under” were East meets West, it’s a fine dining restaurant with food for all kind of nationalities. In the "Explorer" in the room guests can find all kind of recommendations, and there are plenty of good restaurants in the area. Within 5 minutes walk is “Witte de With straat”, which is one of the most vibrant area of the city with many restaurants, bars etc.

Which are your most popular room types, and why?
The Waterfront spa rooms, because these rooms are equipped with a large jacuzzi in front of the window and a private sauna in the bathroom.

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ?
We do not offer any extra facilities for children but we add extra beds in the rooms.

What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers?
If you want to try something new, something different, come to Rotterdam and explore this vibrant city by yourself.