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Rotterdam
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The city was known for having the world's largest harbour, but lost the title in 2004 to Shanghai. It is the second largest city in The Netherlands after Amsterdam, which lies approximately 50 miles (80 kilometres) to the north. The city's street scenery is characterized by the large presence of people from North Africa, Turkey and the former Dutch colonies of Suriname, The Netherlands Antilles and Indonesia. The people tend to live together harmoniously, despite recent tensions between the native Dutch and Muslim population in The Netherlands. It may feel difficult to get in touch with the heart of Rotterdam; its natural centre was bombed away during WW2, forcing the city to renew itself completely. The result is a lot of modern architecture (for the architect freaks amongst us a must see!), but also a city that does not really have a heart or a centre. It might be a good idea to discover this city with a local guide. One may also find that visiting this city in spring or summer time is more enjoyable than in winter time, as Holland is a very rainy place and Rotterdam is a city that especially gains a lot of charm when the sun is shining. When well prepared, Rotterdam is a place one can experience The Netherlands and Europe's mainland like one could never experience it any other place! Eat
The area around metrostation Blaak, called "Oude haven" (Old Harbour), is not only worth seeing but has also a lot of pubs and restaurants. Italian kitchen and ice cream parlour. Whether you come for a dinner or a takeaway pizza, you always have to wait. But everything here is definitely worth the wait! And what is so bad about having to wait a while when you can sit in the sun with a glass of great Italian wine in front of the restaurant? The good ingredients and the classy Italian waiters make the picture complete. In one word: fantastic!The first floor is much like a Turkish market square. It is fully decorated and cozy, the fake balcony and window pane complete the market square. Through a small staircase you reach the ‘living room’. Tip: Enjoy the fresh baked bread before you start your dinner. They have a wood stove that gives the food that extra authentic taste; some great wood-heated meals are stuffed zucchini and stuffed kofte. This place is comparable to the Wereld Eethuis Bazar in the Witte de Withstraat 16. However, if you are looking for more intimacy, good and honest food and superb service, this place is where you want to go!more travelguide information
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Hotels in Rotterdam
 | Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark  |
Score 8.175 from 185 reviews | | K.P. van der Mandelelaan 150 |  |
| The hotel:
Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark is a comfortable, modern hotel. Conveniently located on the A16 motorway. It is close to all harbour units, the Erasmus University and the city centre.
The room:
Real luxury means space!
We offer 202 air conditioned and large rooms. In addition to the listed amenities baby beds and restaurant room service are available as well. A home away from home whether you are travelling alone, with a partner, or with your children.
Furthermore we offer 18 meeting rooms from 20 to 565m² with paper boards, 1 screen and 1 overhead, designed to welcome 1 to 400 persons depending on your needs. We can provide 1000m² of space for celebration and a capacity for 500 persons and designed for your family events like weddings, anniversaries etc.
Leisure breaks:
Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark is located close to all major leisure facilities: swimming, golf, tennis, health centres. Further you can visit the following attractions: Spido harbourtrips, Euromast spacetower, Boymans van Beuningen, the Blijdorp Zoo and lots of others.
80% of our rooms are non-smoking rooms.
Restaurants, meeting rooms, corridors and elevators are non-smoking.
Smoking is allowed in the bar, foyer and meeting rooms lounge.
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| | Tulip Inn Rotterdam  |
Score 7.45 from 101 reviews | | Willemsplein 1 | |
| Situated in the “scheepsvaartkwartier", the Tulip Inn Rotterdam has a unique spot, located next to the river Maas and the Erasmus bridge.
All 92 rooms are renovated and have a new look with new facilities. Most of the rooms also have a beautiful view over the river Maas and the Rotterdam skyline.
Meeting and reception facilities are also options in the Tulip Inn Rotterdam. The hotel has two conference rooms, The "Olav Room" (40 persons 36m2) and the "Oslo Room" (70 persons 100m2). We would be happy to advise you on our conferences rooms upon request. ... more | | |
 | Eden Savoy Hotel Rotterdam |
Score 7.675 from 301 reviews | | Hoogstraat 81 | |
| The beautiful lobby, equipped with a luxurious internet corner and the bar, "The Garden of Eden", reflects the quality and attention paid to your requirements throughout the hotel. The internet corner is free of charge for hotel guests. The hotel also offers wireless internet in the public areas and in the meetingroom (free of charge!). You can relax in the bar with a drink and enjoy our typical dutch snacks.
Restaurant:
The restaurant offers you an extensive international buffet breakfast.
Roomservice:
The hotel offers 24-hour roomservice.
Rooms:
All rooms are non smoking.
Fitness:
For a complete work-out, our professional TechnoGym equipment and the cardio fitness room are the place to be! Enjoy the music while you are having a good start to the day. The fitness room is free of charge for all hotel guests.
Meetings:
For a successful meeting you are welcome in our large air-conditioned meeting room which offers a capacity of up to 60 persons. The room is equiped with modern technical facilities and audiovisual equipment.
Excursions:
Many tourist attractions, shops, restaurants, terraces and trendy bars are within a few minutes walking distance from the hotel. Are you arriving by ship? Your ship can be tied up for five minutes in front of the hotel! Discounted entrance tickets for typical Rotterdam attractions such as Spido Harbourtrips and the Euromast, can be obtained at the hotel front desk. ... more | | |
| | Buitengoed HagenHorst |
Score 7.475 from 46 reviews | | Oud Clingendaal 7 | |
| Buitengoed HagenHorst is also suitable for meetings (1 or more days), family weekends and wedding parties. ... more | | |
 | Tulip Inn Leiderdorp |
Score 7.425 from 86 reviews | | Persant Snoepweg 2 | |
| Tulip Inn Leiderdorp boasts 60 modern hotel rooms. All rooms are spacious and dispose of a large bathroom with seperate bath and shower and many facilities including a large working desk and modem connection ... more | | |
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Toy-Toy Museum
The large collection of antique toys is brought together in a monumental house dating from 1927 and is situated in Rotterdam Kralingen. Here you can take a look at the rare samples of famous toy-factories from West-Europe, like Bing, Steiner, Bugatti, Queen Anne etc. The toys date from 1700 to 1940.
| type: | Museums |
| address: | Groene Wetering 41 |
| zipcode: | 3062 PB |
| Half Day Tour to Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam |
4.5 hours |
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This tour shows the typical Dutch countryside of polders and little canals on the way to the "Zaanse Schans", a well - known windmill village, wooden houses and old fashioned little shops. You will visiting a wooden shoemaker here.
Next you move on to the world-famous fishing villages of Volendam and Marken - on the coast of the former Zuiderzee (now called Ljsselmeer), with its wooden houses and locals wearing their colorful style of dress. On the way, stop at one of the few cheese farms where the cheese is still made in the traditional way. You will have approximately 45 minutes at each stop.
In summertime (March 25 to October 31) you may like to take the option to join a 20 minute boat trip from Volendam to Marken.
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The East side of Curacao is well populated and where most of the attractions, residential areas and hotels are situated in the city of Curacao. Willemstad is divided into two areas, Punda (point) and Otrobanda (the other side), each side offering a unique blend of colorful and unique Dutch style colonial architecture. Visit the highlights of the East side: Queen Juliana Bridge, Willemstad, Blue Curacao Liquor Factory, Scharloo Jewish Neighborhood, Spanish Waters Bay area and much more on this city tour that will give you an insight into Curacao's captivating history!
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Arboretum Trompenburg
 This is a unique botanical garden in the heart of Rotterdam since 1820 and it's the best place to enjoy the nature and tranquility in the noisy
Dutch city.
You will see beautiful plants and trees from all around the world for only 5 guilders.
Honingerdijk 86
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