Had a couple hiccups in my nice room and had to move to a different lower tier room in the middle of the night. They replied to my call immediately and remedied it as best as they could. The staff is super accommodating. read more
The Hotel van Walsum is situated on the tree-lined Mathenesser Lane in Rotterdam. Although located in the centre of this lively city, it also enjoys a surprising level of peace and tranquillity.
Our distinctive hotel combines its homely Dutch atmosphere with all the modern facilities. We have a lift, restaurant, a pleasant lounge, as well as a peaceful garden at the back, complete with terrace - and naturally all rooms are well-appointed to meet all your needs.
History
Established in 1936.
Hotel van Walsum is located in two buildings originally built on the Mathenesser Lane in 1895. The street itself, which today radiates its historically grand past, was at that time just a year old. Since then the hotel has built up an enviable tradition in providing excellent hospitality to visitors from around the world. It also has a tradition of innovation and modernisation!
From lodging house to hotel
In 1936 number 199 Mathenesser Lane was registered with the chamber of commerce as a lodging house by the widow A.E. van Walstrum. She had taken over the lodging house from another widow, Mrs Iburg, earlier in 1933. At the time it was quite usual for widowed women to rent out rooms as a means of income. This regular source of income was a sort of pension for them.
Since then 3 generations of the family did run the hotel.
Meet the Business Owner: two brothers D.
Anton en Jos; two brothers running the cosy family hotel in downtown Rotterdam since 1998. The 3rd generation in the hotel to welcome the guests of our beautifull city.