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Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Rotterdam hotel connected to the convention centre, steps from Erasmus University

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Bar (on property)
Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Point of interest
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Located near Erasmus University, Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark welcomes families and travelers with international cuisine at URBN Food & Drink. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy the terrace, or visit the arcade/game room. The hotel offers bike rentals and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is €98
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (2 single beds and sofa)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room (2 single beds and sofa)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed (high floor)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed (high floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Kralingen-Crooswijk neighbourhood, Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark is connected to the convention centre. Erasmus Bridge and Euromast are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Arboretum Trompenburg and Plaswijckpark. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Ahoy Rotterdam. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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K.P. Van Der Mandelelaan 150, Rotterdam, 3062 MB

What's nearby

  • Erasmus University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maritime Museum - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Erasmus Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Euromast - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ahoy Rotterdam - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Rotterdam Stadium Station - 6 min drive
  • Rotterdam, Maashaven - 13 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bram Ladage - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rotihuis Maharadj - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Studenten Paviljoen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪De Maaskantine - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Erasmus University
Located close to Arboretum Trompenburg and Maritime Museum, Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. The on-site international cuisine brasserie, URBN Food & Drink, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, 9 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 210 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar URBN
  • URBN Food & Drink

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8,977 square feet of conference space
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (140 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (99 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1990
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 6.50 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 24 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark pet-friendly?

Yes, Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark on 5 Oct 2025 start from €92.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark?

Self-parking is available for EUR 10.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark located?

This family-friendly Rotterdam hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Erasmus University and Arboretum Trompenburg. Maritime Museum and De Koopgoot are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 432 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were good breakfast and um, its like 10 mins drive to shopping and some fun activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un beau séjour
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool, clean room and amenities although one of the cups had a dried up milk residue on check in but was got replacement right away. Love the breakfast choice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Novotel. The breakfast was great, rooms nice and clean, staff was friendly. It’s not super close to town but we walked or drove and didn’t have any problems
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely time at this hotel. Was always clean and staff friendly, spoke English well so no communication problems. Bed was very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

laith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean, and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Khoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Zoey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location as very near metro station. Excellent restaurant as well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner options are poor. The restaurant had tables available but the staff asked us to Wait more than 20min with a 2 and a 4year old kids. In addition to that the menu was very short in comparison with the breakfast (really good)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nephtali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel! Located near the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lelaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very comfortable beds. Excellent buffet breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family shorty stay

Had a very comfortable stay with the family. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spacious, cleaned thoroughly daily, and the food was delicious. The staff, from front desk to waitresses to bartenders, were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay in Rotterdam

Located outside of downtown Rotterdam and close to the Metro station to travel into the city. Beautiful hotel. Great room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Novotel properties and this one is a standout. The receptionists were very welcoming, the rooms are large and the buffet is exceptional. The place is well-decorated and clean. The location next Erasmus campus and the trains can't be beat. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is good and the price is competitive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay at this hotel. Staff are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and an excellent range of foods available for breakfast. Easy access to the Metro from the nearby Park and Ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Annemarie

Liked: Staff & service
close to University
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Elena

Proximity to airport. However, not suitable for older folks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Younus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024