ss Rotterdam
ss Rotterdam – historic ocean liner hotel exterior moored at Katendrecht, Rotterdam
Key charistaristics:
Affiliation:
WestCord Hotels
Star rating:
4
Number of hotel rooms:
254
Number of twin rooms:
Distance to Schiphol Airport:
50
km
Location:
Rotterdam
Area:
Katendrecht
The ss Rotterdam is one of the most iconic venues in the Netherlands — a former ocean liner that served as the flagship of the Holland-America Line from 1959 until 2000, now permanently moored at Katendrecht quay in Rotterdam as a 4-star hotel, conference venue and tourist attraction.
Known as La Grande Dame, the ship retains its original Art Deco interiors, grand lounges and authentic porthole cabins, all carefully restored and complemented by modern comforts.
Guests choose from 254 hotel rooms across three design themes — Original, Manhattan and Bahamas — each unique in shape, decor and outlook.
The ship houses multiple restaurants and bars, a spa, a swimming pool and 580 on-site parking spaces, making it entirely self-contained, while a water taxi connection provides direct access to the city centre.
As a MICE venue, the ss Rotterdam accommodates up to 3,500 guests across 12 event rooms and 29 meeting rooms spread over four decks — the Main Deck, Upper Promenade Deck, Sun Deck and Bridge Deck.
Signature spaces include the Grand Ballroom, the Theatre seating 500 theatre-style, the Sky Room, the Odyssee Room and the La Fontaine Room.
Meeting rooms are fully equipped with modern audiovisual technology, flexible layouts and nautical decor, and the ship holds four-star conference certification reflecting the quality of its service and facilities.
The venue is ideally suited to multi-day conferences with integrated hotel stays, gala dinners and large corporate events. It lies 7 kilometres from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and 50 kilometres from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Number of meeting rooms:
29
Room / Space | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet (rounds) | Cabaret | Reception (standing) | Boardroom | U-shape | Area (m²) |
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