This is a unique hotel and is a destination in itself. The maintenance of the ship is very good and we were glad to see all the people both staying and visiting. Having sailed on the ship, it was nice to be back on board.

The only way to access the public rooms is by purchasing the tour, even as a hotel guest. But access then is good and I was able to see things closed to passengers when the ship sailed. The lounges are now all event venues, so devoid of furniture.

Main negative is it’s an isolated location with little around it. That said, there is frequent bus service to the Metro and also a water taxi to various locations in the harbor. (All extra charge).

Without exception all employees were extremely pleasant and helpful. The person working security on the initial night of our 4 night stay went beyond the norm to show us to our room at midnight. She even suggested a safe place for our bicycles and helped us carry them.
The next day Frank who is one of the first people a visitor encounters also went above and beyond by obtaining a luggage cart and loading our very heavy suitcase on it. All done with a cheerfullness that belies the effort it required.
Finally, Gideon was a wonderful ambassador for the hotel.
The visit was so exceptional that even though there are many other properties at which to stay in Rotterdam, the S.S. Rotterdam hotel will be my choice in the future.

we had an executive suite that was comfortable (use to be a premium suite during her cruising years), but the position of the tv made it a bit of a challenge on passing the king size bed without knocking without knocking your shoulders. having the option to open the windows was a bonus as we looked over the bow. our stay included a look into the many lounges and the engine room below, but the ship must NOT lock all doors as it was just about impossible to get back inside and is considered a hazard if the ship had an emergency to abandoned ship and people would be stuck on the decls above the promenade. the included breakfast was ok, most everything was tasteless or was chewy like eating cardboard (small pancakes)...pastries and fruit was nice.