With our very own hotel doorman
Hotel New York is more than just a hotel or restaurant; it is a place where stories were born that helped shape Rotterdam. During our guided tour, you will discover the rich history of this iconic building and hear how it played a key role in the development of the port and the city. Let yourself be taken back in time and experience Hotel New York as you have never seen it before.
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This year marks exactly 125 years since construction began on our iconic building. A special milestone, as this building was not only the beating heart of the Holland America Line, but also played a crucial role in the development of Rotterdam.
Where the Kop van Zuid is now full of life, a new harbour area around the Rijnhaven and Maashaven took shape here a century ago. Hotel New York was quite literally at the heart of that growth. A place where trade, hope and progress came together.
Where guests now dine, stay overnight and enjoy drinks, an adventure once began that took millions of people across the world. Hotel New York was the former headquarters of the Holland America Line: the place where dreams began, suitcases were packed and goodbyes were said.
During the guided tour, Nico takes you back in time. Not with dry facts, but with stories about emigrants, shipping company directors, hidden details in the building and anecdotes you will not hear anywhere else. You will walk through spaces where history was made and suddenly see Hotel New York through completely different eyes.
Nico knows Hotel New York like no other. With passion, humour and a sharp eye for detail, he brings the past to life. From impressive architecture to small, almost invisible elements with a big story behind them. After this tour, you will never look at the building in the same way again.
Whether you are from Rotterdam, a history lover or simply curious about everything that has taken place here: this guided tour is a unique experience you will not want to miss.
For questions, please email info@hotelnewyork.nl and our colleagues will be happy to help.
Address:
Hotel New York
Koninginnenhoofd 1
3072 AD Rotterdam