CityHub Rotterdam

I’ve stayed in several capsule hotels, and this was one of the better ones (though see reservations below!). Clean, comfortable, very pleasant staff, about 10 minutes from the harbour, 20 minutes from the station, in a street packed with bars and restaurants. Bear in mind that you will sleep in a ‘pod’, which gives you privacy, but would not suit claustrophobes, or those wanting a *lot* of fresh air.

The place runs almost entirely on systems operated by a chip on a wristband. I found this irritating and had to keep asking for advice on using it. The pods are pretty well sealed for soundproofing, so one relies on the aircon for fresh air; I felt that the airflow could have been stronger. The flooring is all black so those with poor eyesight (me again) have to be careful not to trip down steps etc; putting tape on the edges of steps would help.

The hotel is very well designed and facilities are all very nice.

The provided so called clean towels had bad smell.

I was surprised by this experience, as it was my first time in a capsules/pods hotel, and I found the room very comfortable with plenty of space to leave luggage and take out the clothing. The bed was very comfortable and I the bathroom and showers were very clean, there even was a button to push if you felt the bathroom need it cleaning. The street of the hotel is filled with restaurant and bars and has a very cool atmosphere. I would like to highlight also the free locker service you can use, even after check out.

Although the colourful lights of the rooms are nice at first, I would have appreciated if you could modify them.

The location in the city was excellent and was close to restaurants, shops and bars. The staff were excellent - very helpful. Room and bathrooms were clean and functional. Excellent value for money!

Everything was good, thank you.