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Reviews of Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam

4 out of 5
Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam
Hargalaan 2, Schiedam

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 458 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 999 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was what you expect from a European hotel chain that does enough but doesn’t wow you! The room doesn’t look like it’s been renovated in about 25 years but then “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool, gym, restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Dorien Guest Relations Manager on Oct 24, 2023
Dear Mauricio,Thank you for such a positive review of your stay.We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our pool, gym, and restaurant. Our team takes great pride in providing a welcoming atmosphere and a variety of amenities for our guests to enjoy.It is wonderful to see that you appreciated the cleanliness of your room, the condition of our hotel, and the service provided by our staff. We strive to ensure that all our guests have a comfortable and memorable stay with us.We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Kind regards,DorienGuest Relations Manager

4/10 Poor

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor maintenance, sloppy cleaning
We had two short stays at the hotel in two different rooms. We have been here several times before before the pandemic, and the hotel used to be quite good. This time, both rooms had multiple maintenance problems. The first room had the stop of the bathroom sink missing, the in-room safe did not work, and one of the towel racks was broken. Although we asked them every day to fix these things, and they promised every day to do so, they never did (during a 5 day stay). The second room (second stay) had a broken lamp, and some problems with the shower, and drainage. The shower was fixed, but nothing else.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Dorien Guest Relations Manager on Oct 2, 2023
Dear Eric,Thank you for sharing your review.We are glad to hear that you found our rooms comfortable during your stays. However, we are disappointed to learn about the maintenance issues you encountered in both rooms. We understand how frustrating it can be to experience such problems, and we apologize for the inconvenience. Our team strives to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and functionality in all our rooms, and we will address these concerns with our maintenance team to ensure that they are resolved promptly. We appreciate your loyalty and your previous visits to our hotel, and we are committed to making improvements to provide you with the quality experience you expect from us.We hope that you will allow us the opportunity to welcome you back in future. Best regards,DorienGuest Relations Manager

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay 2 nights
8.5/10 Breakfast was amazing Bed super comfy Lovely staff Clean Good location for access to public transport and access to rotterdam and the hague -ve We had to walk through thr hotel to get to t pool which wasnt heated!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Dorien, Guest relation on Sep 1, 2023
Dear Alex,Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us.We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our amazing breakfast, comfortable bed, and friendly staff. Our location indeed provides easy access to public transport, making it convenient for our guests to explore Rotterdam and The Hague.We appreciate your feedback regarding the pool. While our outdoor pool is heated by solar panels, we understand that the temperature might not have been ideal during your stay. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. As for walking through the hotel to access the pool, we have designed the hotel layout to ensure the safety and convenience of all our guests.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back.With very best wishes,DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation

2/10 Terrible

Roby

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rude reception. Light bulbs are out. Bugs on the Room couch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Dorien Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam on Aug 28, 2023
Dear Roby,Thank you for taking the time to review your stay.We are concerned to learn about the issues you encountered during your stay. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the reception team, and we will address this matter internally to ensure it does not happen again. Regarding the light bulbs and the bugs on the couch, we would like to assure you that this is not a common occurrence at our hotel. We will investigate this issue and take the necessary steps to prevent it from happening in the future.Kind regards,DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation

8/10 Good

Giulia

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Nice hotel, but cleaning services could be better. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Dorien Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam on Aug 28, 2023
Dear Giulia,Thank you for this feedback on your recent stay.We are glad to hear that you found our team friendly and helpful, and that you enjoyed the comfort of your room. Our team always strives to provide excellent service to our guests.However, we apologize for any shortcomings in the cleaning services during your stay. We take cleanliness very seriously and have a daily housekeeping service to ensure our guests' satisfaction. We will address your concerns with our housekeeping team to ensure improvements are made. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.We hope that we have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Kindest regards,DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation

4/10 Poor

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have to clean my room by myself, take a hoover from the house keeper supervisor and hoover my room, you dear not put your leg on the floor, because if you do, your bed will be dirty, my bathrooms sink was Blocked, no house keeper could not do it, neither the supervisor but they say oh, we will fix it before you return in to the room, but it was not done, they expected us to leave with it, they says everybody is sick, the plumber, hotel manager, and the junior staffs, in the night, we went to the young man on duty at the reception, Mr Clinton, him alone on duty, he lift his job to our room and fix it, thats is the job we complained in the morning that nobody did until this young man fix it at night, what did you think? He suppose be the manager or the assistant manager of the hotel, because the assistant manager, the manager, and the room manager are all incompetent. So if you don't want to clean your own room, choose another hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Dorien, Guest relation on Sep 1, 2023
Dear Sylvia,Thank you for your feedback,We appreciate your kind words about Mr. Clinton's assistance in resolving the issue with your bathroom sink. Our team strives to provide excellent service, and it's great to know that Mr. Clinton was able to help you during your stay.However, we are concerned to hear about the inconvenience you faced. Our hotel takes pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, and we have a dedicated housekeeping team that ensures the rooms are well-maintained. We apologize for any shortcomings you experienced and will address this matter with our team to prevent such issues in the future.We hope to see you in the future. Kind regards,DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location, nice hotel, friendly staff and good facilities - enjoyed our stay 🙂. Just be careful if camper van as parking restricted height. Outdoor pool needs some maintenance on steps. Loved it though - thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Dorien Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation on Aug 17, 2023
Dear Matthew,Thank you for taking the time to share your review.We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our central location, friendly team, and good facilities. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed your stay with us.We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the parking height restriction for camper vans and the maintenance needed on the pool steps. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration for future improvements. Our outdoor pool is indeed a popular feature among our guests, and we strive to maintain it to the best of our abilities.We are looking forward to welcoming you again. All the best!DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation

8/10 Good

Burhan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and kind friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Dorien Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation on Aug 17, 2023
Dear Burhan,Thank you for this positive review of your stay.We are pleased that you had a pleasant stay with us and appreciated our high standards.Your kind words about our team members are truly appreciated.We would be delighted to welcome you back on another occasion. All the best,DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation

8/10 Good

Olayinka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Dorien Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation on Aug 17, 2023
Dear Olayinka,Thank you for such a positive review.We are pleased that we were able to meet your expectations.We hope to see you again soon, Kind regards,DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Dorien Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation on Jul 17, 2023
Dear Elizabeth,Thank you for sharing this positive review.We are pleased that we were able to meet your expectations.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back. Many thanks again,DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation

2/10 Terrible

Anwar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very bad hotel and customer service are the worst and don’t pay cash for breakfast without receipt because they let you pay it again I really not revoked that hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Dorien Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation on Jul 10, 2023
Dear Anwar,Thank you for taking the time to review your stay.We are very sorry to know that your time with us fell below what you expected and wish that you had informed us of your concerns during your stay, as we would have found a solution for you. Rest assured that we will be reviewing your comments with our team.We hope that you will return in the future for a more enjoyable stay. Kindest regards,DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EVERYONE WAS VERY KIND AND HELPFUL AND SPOKE ENGLISH TO US.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Dorien Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation on Jun 22, 2023
Dear Jennifer,Thank you very much for this kind review of your stay.We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate your kind comments about our team who work hard to ensure that we deliver the best service and always meet your expectations.A message of satisfaction from a recent guest is always a reward and incentive for our team members to continue with their efforts to uphold our high standards. It would be our pleasure to have you return on another occasion. Very best wishes,DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relations

4/10 Poor

WILLIAM

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gone down-hill
Overpriced beer, parking charge 10 euros/night whereas used to be free. Being woken up by screaming in the corridor & police in attendance. Not a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Dorien Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation on Jun 14, 2023
Dear William,Thank you for this review about your recent stay.We are sorry that your recent stay at our hotel didn't meet all your expectations.We apologize for any inconvenience due to noise. Please do not hesitate to notify our team of such concerns at the time so that we may take the appropriate action to ensure your comfort and well-being.We hope to be able to welcome you back on a return visit for an improved experience.Best regards,DorienNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Guest relation

2/10 Terrible

Ineke

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Arjan Peterse Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam, General on Jun 6, 2023
Dear Ineke,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.We are very sorry your experience wasn't to your satisfaction.We would love to know more about what we could do to improve it. Could you send us a private message with more details?We hope to welcome you again in the future. Best wishes,Arjan PeterseNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

galya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay with friends and kids
We book the hotel for a night only on our road trip. Booked 5 rooms for our group. Rooms were good size, clean, beds comfortable. In some of the rooms we found few insects but nothing to worry about or to hurt us. We were with 8 kids so dinner at the restaurant weren't an option as menu choices weren't suitable for them. The older kids enjoyed to play xbox at the lobby and the little ones spend a good time in the tiny kids indooor area. Outside area with the pool looks nice and spacious but due to weather and late hours we couldn't have use of it. Drinks at the bar a bit expensive. Breakfast was excellent! A lot of choices from continental and English breakfast, fresh juices, smoothies, yoggurts, fruits, lovely coffee, cereals, ect. I suggest to book rooms with breakfast as if you want to add it ad the hotel cost €25pp and we only paid around £10pp when booked with the room. Parking was good size and plenty of spaces at the day we visited.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Michelle Kruijver Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Fro on May 17, 2023
Dear Galya,Thank you for this review of your recent stay.It is rewarding to know that you had such a pleasant experience with us. Thank you for appreciating our team's quality service; this will encourage us to continue with our efforts to deliver an excellent experience to all our guests However, your comment regarding the menu selection has been duly noted, and we will take this into consideration.It would be a pleasure to have you return in the future.Our very best regards,Michelle KruijverNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, Front office Manager

8/10 Good

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Nothing much to say it was as expected a chain hotel pretty much in good condition but not stunning. One word of warning be careful with the showers the one in my room had a habit of either going to freezing or scalding when you adjusted the temperature and then settling down again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Arjan Peterse Novotel Rotterdam Schiedam, General on Apr 30, 2023
Dear Simon,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.We are glad to hear that you found our hotel in good condition and appreciated our friendly service. However, we are concerned about the issue you faced with the shower temperature. We would like to assure you that our maintenance team regularly checks and maintains all our facilities, including the showers, to ensure a comfortable stay for our guests. We will definitely look into this matter and address it accordingly.It would be a pleasure to welcome you back on a future occasion. Best regards,Arjan PeterseNovotel Rotterdam Schiedam, General Manager

8/10 Good

WAI KUEN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Neelam

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly reccomend, im staying there two weeks each month since half year and all works good. Quite place close to motorway, walking distance to center of Schiedam. Hope to use swimming pool in the sommer!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Alex

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very poor
Restaurant not working even though advertised. Very poor and expensive buffet provided instead. Air conditioning not working properly. I cannot recommend this hotel in any way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Jan 30, 2023
Hello Alex,Thank you for sharing your feedback.We will share this with the right departments so we can improve.

4/10 Poor

Ineke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
was freezing cold. I would recommend the Vander Valk a brand new hotel next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Dec 13, 2022
Dear Ineke,Thank you for sharing your review. Have you mentioned this during your stay as well? We are happy to look for a solution during your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpfull staff and overall very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Oct 12, 2022
Dear,Thank you for rating us 10 stars!We hope to welcome you again soon.

8/10 Good

Jc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conveniently located hotel on the edge of Rotterdam with easy and fast access to Rotterdam by train and easy access to highways towards Delft or The Hague. Super super friendly and efficient service ( reception, bar and restaurant). Rooms are a bit small and in dire need of refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Sep 8, 2022
Hello,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.We hope to welcome you again soon.

8/10 Good

Chi Kin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall is fine but location is a remote
The overall impression is fine. The breakfast is fairly good. It would be appreciated if more variety of food is added.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Sep 8, 2022
Dear Chi,Thank you for sharing your experience.I will share your feedback with the right departments.

6/10 Okay

Cyril

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Apparent lack of staff particularly at meal times meant that we had to wait unnecessary long times. Dirt items not being cleared from the passage ways regularly also points to a lack of staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Sep 8, 2022
Dear Cyril,Thank you for sharing your feedback.We will share this with the right departments.

10/10 Excellent

Palbindet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Aug 31, 2022
Hello Palbindet, Thank you for rating us five out of five.We hope to welcome you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice and family friendly hotel
The hotel is clean and have lots of outdoor space - a pool and a lovely garden. On the day we arrived it is only partially sunny so it's a bit cold to use the pool (I think it's not heated), but it's still nice to chill out in the garden. The room is spacious and clean, and like other Novotel hotels, the bed is always comfy. We slept well. Breakfast is very nice with a wide range of choices. My little one and us enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Aug 9, 2022
Dear, Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time in our hotel and look forward to welcome you again.

8/10 Good

Jawad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Jun 22, 2022
Dear Jawad, Thank you for sharing your review with us. We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Yuvraj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay.
Pleasant stay. The outdoor swimming pool was handy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Jun 22, 2022
Dear Yuvraj, Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back soon.

8/10 Good

Becky

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Jun 22, 2022
Dear Simon, Thank you for rating us a 10! Will we be able to welcome you back soon?

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Team Novotel Schiedam on Jun 22, 2022
Hello Pierre, Thank you for your review. If you have any extra feedback for us, we would love to hear it.

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ruba

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s just good
It’s just good, staff were friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Licia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelly towels
The hotel was nice, clean, modern and with small rooms, we were in a non smoking floor but the towels had a smell of smoke.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Masanori

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Yaser

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good nights sleep, well organised breakfast. Just a little dated everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, Family Friendly
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The hotel grounds were clean (except for at the end of the day, around the pool...CUSTOMERS can be better at putting trash where it belongs). The reception was well organized and COVID measures were observed at the restaurant. Breakfast was good. The hotel is very family friendly, with a small playground next to the pool for little ones.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

MISS M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really friendly and the hotel is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for families
Lovely stay. Plenty of parking. Nice little kid area in the lobby. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Novotel Rotterdam-Schiedam on Feb 28, 2020
Dear Brad, Thank you very much for your great review! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Kifah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cold Room
The hotel service was not bad. But the room was cold, the heater was not working properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Novotel Rotterdam-Schiedam on Feb 28, 2020
Thank you for your positive feedback! Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant and bar with great service. Friendly and efficient staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Team Novotel Rotterdam-Schiedam on Mar 20, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad to hear that you had a good stay with us and that our staff delivered you excellent service. Hopefully we will see each other another time in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Venethy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay
Bed was great cleanliness was bit less as stated in a precious review
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Venethy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and friendly staff
Beautiful property and friendly staff. However the rooms were not properly cleaned as informed during my stay and also not enough towels provided. I am a hotelier myself and know about hotels operations. Other then that great hotel, would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Team Novotel Rotterdam-Schiedam on Jan 13, 2020
Dear Venethy, I am sorry to hear that we couldn't make your stay as good as we hoped to. We do find it lovely that you want to come back and we hope to make your stay more pleasant next time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019