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SS Rotterdam

The fifth SS Rotterdam, known as "The Grande Dame", was launched by Queen Juliana in a gala ceremony on 13 September 1958, and completed the following summer. The Rotterdam was the last great Dutch "ship of state", employing the finest artisans from Holland in her construction and fitting out process. With a career spanning forty years, she was also one of the most successful passenger ships of all time. She sailed from 1959 until her final retirement in the fall of 2000.

Originally she was conceived as running mate to the popular Nieuw Amsterdam of 1938, but work was put on hold at the outbreak of war in Europe. When economic conditions once again became favorable for completion of the new ship in early 1954, the beginning of the end of ocean liners as basic transport was visible on the horizon. The designers took this in mind and created a groundbreaking vessel, a two-class, horizontally divided ship with movable partitions and a unique double staircase allowing for easy conversion to cruising. Rotterdam's machinery was shifted aft, to the now-traditional two-thirds aft position, and in lieu of a funnel twin uptake pipes were fitted. To provide balance, a large deckhouse was built atop the superstructure in the midships position of a typical funnel. While very controversial at the time, Rotterdam's appearance became groundbreaking, and her unique design features can be found on cruise ships today.

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Information about Cruise Hotel Rotterdam

The Cruise Hotel is the hotel on board of the ss Rotterdam which lies in the harbor of Rotterdam.The Cruise Hotel is the hotel on board of the ss Rotterdam; the most Rotterdam-style hotel of the city! Formerly, ss Rotterdam was the most prestigious ship of the Holland Amerika Lijn and she made many worldwide journeys and cruises in between the years 1959-2000.
On board you will also find a beautiful theatre, several restaurants, a museum, conference- and event space and boardrooms. Also, with a choice for various guided tours on board, you will be moved by the strongly individual beauty of the ss Rotterdam. A new and exciting attraction!
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Facilities and Services

  • No reservation fees
  • Number of rooms: 257
  • Check-in time: 15:00
  • Check-out time: 12:00
  • Breakfast included: No , € 15,00 p.p.p.n. for International Cruise Breakfast Buffet
  • City tax included: Yes
The Cruise Hotel in Rotterdam has divided her rooms into three special themes: Original, Manhattan and Bahamas. These themes illustrate the extensive worldwide journeys of the ship.

The Original rooms: stay in the most Rotterdam-style hotel
The set-up of the rooms reflects the authentic style of 1958; the story of the construction of the largest cruise ship at the shipyard in Rotterdam.
The Manhattan theme: heading towards a new horizon
A reflection of the ten years the ship departed each week for Manhattan. The comfortable place to spend the night on your way to a new adventure in the large ports of the world.
The Bahamas: tropical nights
Experience the sensation of the many Caribbean cruises the ss Rotterdam made.

Bar Restaurant Elevator Wheelchair access Parking Meeting Facilities Laundry Service Terrace Pets allowed Safe Internet 

Meeting facilities

Cruise Hotel Rotterdam, Rotterdam
  • Number of meeting rooms: 14
  • Smallest meeting room: 0m2
  • Largest meeting room: 0m2
  • Maximum number of guests: 3500
Your personalized meeting for up to 3500 guests in board of the SS Rotterdam. More..
Banquet Beamer CD Player Coffee & Tea DVD Flip-over Internet Overheadprojector Soundinstallation + Microphone TV + Video Whiteboard 

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Rooms

  • Inside Cabin

    The set-up of the rooms reflects the authentic style of 1958; the story of the construction of the largest cruise ship at the shipyard in Rotterdam.

    The hotel rooms on four-star level can be recognized by the design style of the fifties, are provided with authentic elements and accommodated with up-to-date facilities.
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  • Price indication per room: € 70.00 - € 110.00

  • Shower Bathroom amenities Television Pay TV Radio Telephone Toilet Room internet access Airconditioning Safe deposit box Minibar Roomservice Coffee / tea maker Wake Up Service Working desk 

  • Outside Cabin

    The set-up of the rooms reflects the authentic style of 1958; the story of the construction of the largest cruise ship at the shipyard in Rotterdam.

    The hotel rooms on four-star level can be recognized by the design style of the fifties, are provided with authentic elements and accommodated with up-to-date facilities.
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  • Price indication per room: € 90.00 - € 140.00

  • Shower Bathroom amenities Television Pay TV Radio Telephone Toilet Room internet access Airconditioning Safe deposit box Minibar Roomservice Coffee / tea maker Wake Up Service Working desk 

  • Suite Cabin

    The set-up of the rooms reflects the authentic style of 1958; the story of the construction of the largest cruise ship at the shipyard in Rotterdam.

    The hotel rooms on four-star level can be recognized by the design style of the fifties, are provided with authentic elements and accommodated with up-to-date facilities.
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  • Price indication per room: € 120.00 - € 165.00

  • Shower Bathroom amenities Television Pay TV Radio Telephone Toilet Room internet access Airconditioning Safe deposit box Minibar Roomservice Coffee / tea maker Wake Up Service Working desk 

  • Luxury Suite

    The set-up of the rooms reflects the authentic style of 1958; the story of the construction of the largest cruise ship at the shipyard in Rotterdam.

    The hotel rooms on four-star level can be recognized by the design style of the fifties, are provided with authentic elements and accommodated with up-to-date facilities.
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  • Price indication per room: € 140.00 - € 200.00

  • Shower Bathroom amenities Television Pay TV Radio Telephone Toilet Room internet access Airconditioning Safe deposit box Minibar Roomservice Coffee / tea maker Wake Up Service Working desk 

Packages

Cancellation & conditions

Your credit card details are required to guarantee your booking up to your arrival at the hotel. Payment will be made exclusively to the hotel. If you cannot take up your booking, you need to cancel no later than 1 day(s) before your date of arrival. Please take into account that the date of arrival starts at 0.00 am (CET.) Any booking not taken up and not cancelled 1 day(s) before arrival will be billed at a cost equivalent to the price of the first night. A different cancellation policy may apply for group bookings. The hotel will contact you within 24 hrs. if this is the case.

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