Description: I was at the center of Rotterdam and Rotterdam Hilton hotel seemed fine. Through the known sites of Booking.com, hotel.com etc I came suddenly on the site of the Hilton hotel itself. And eventually turned out to be the best offer.
Location
It is a great location, right in the center of town. Near the railway station and shopping areas. Address: Weena 10. Rotterdam. If you arrive by car, have to look, because the car park and main entrance is located at the rear of the hotel. On the side is also an entrance. The doorman directs us to the parking garage around the corner. 2 euro’s per hour and open 24 hours a day.
At the reception you a parking ticket validated. The porter came rushing when we arrived with our suitcases. Very friendly, we were brought to the reception. Probably they have many visiting Americans, because we were asked in English.
The service at the desk was excellent and friendly. We received an electronic card for the room. This card you should also use the elevator to work. We did laugh a few times, how people got in the lift and then not know what to do. The hotel on the outside looks dull and gray. Actually, no real atmosphere Hilton.
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Hotel
When you enter, you immediately in a world of luxury. Gray carpet with deep blue color. Easy lounge chairs in a beautiful red and gray. There are nice people to talk or meet. There is left a large bar in the corner. They have a smoking lounge and luckily you do not stand outside in the cold or rain. The hotel also has a hallway with several nice luxury shops. From jewelry to buy property in Morocco. At the end of the hall is the breakfast room. There is also an a la carte restaurant.
The room
Get off the elevator and you walk over a salmon pink carpet with some logo with the letter H. The electronic card open the door and you enter a spacious and clean room. It's quite luxurious. The TV to the Internet services. Everything is there. There are coffee and tea making facilities and a bar. ( a Heineken beer costs 4.50 euro’s). It's a big bed, nice to sleep with an abundance of pillows. An easy chair with a table and worksheet. Of course you can find a notebook with a ballpoint pen. Everywhere the Hilton logo. In the bedside table is a red Bible. And a small sewing box. In fact with all conveniences. and for the kids, the Nintendo Game Boy ready. The bathroom comes with bath and shower, was spacious and spotless. The black marble sink is very susceptible to stains. But it was all spotless. Of course the usual accessories. The hair dryer worked well and the power was adjusted to 220 volts and 110 volts. Again a sign that many American guests.
Breakfast
You enter a default and you see that there are different variations in the breakfast. Calorie restricted to hi-energy to high fiber to low cholesterol. Depending on what day you have to go, then you choose your breakfast. The slogan: the ideal breakfast for everyone looks different, that make them happen. You follow the color of your choice. Example, fiber has a green color. So fresh fruits like pineapple, banana, salad, cucumber, whole wheat bread.
But you can also just pick the things that you like. On a counter, the hot snacks. Your omelet is custom made. Another counter with fruit, yogurt and vitamin drinks. Then a kind of cereal with salad and a baked goods counter. Everyone finds something to his liking.
Very friendly staff that you table the coffee and tea and freshly squeezed orange juice market. The breakfast room was called The Cafe.
The reception
There are several counters for checking in and out. Check in after 14.00 hours and check around 12.00 hours. It runs very smoothly. You get the bill nicely printed in a nice folder. Very polite and courteous staff. Americans who know what customer service is!
Prices
It is not a cheap hotel. I paid for the room including breakfast 150 euro’s. This was an offer The normal rates are certainly higher and the more luxurious rooms. The drinks are too pricey. Just one example: 3.95 euros for a cappuccino.
Conclusion
I do not always stay at luxury hotels (4 stars), but when I'm there again, I can really enjoy the blessing around me. There is a cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff. For me it is a true blessing to the Hilton to stay. Actually, I find it money well spent. The price / quality ratio is similar. I am satisfied and I have had a good night's sleep. and after breakfast I did not eat all day. So money saved!
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