Hotel Light

Hotels
7.5 (2016 reviews)
s Gravendijkwal 100-102 , Rotterdam , NL

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Games room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, central location within walking distance of cafés and transport
Some rooms modernised, cosy and with renovated bathrooms
Comfortable beds reported in multiple reviews
Hearty/varied breakfast mentioned by at least one guest
Coffee bar downstairs and proximity to amenities
Cons:
Staff largely absent; self check-in and access app/key failures left guests locked out
Early-morning fire alarm / police evacuation incident reported
Lack of wardrobe, hooks and storage in many rooms
Some rooms small, cold or without windows; heating problems reported
Kitchen/apartment sometimes dirty or poorly equipped; breakfast inconsistent

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Mixed reports but several reviews note renovated, clean bathrooms and at least one explicitly says the room was clean; isolated reports of a dirty apartment appear to be exceptions.
Service
4.5
Consistently negative: staff often absent, self check-in/remote access failures, keys/app problems and slow/no response from staff reported multiple times.
Location
10
Strongly positive across reviews: very convenient location within walking distance of cafés, shops and public transport; repeatedly cited as the highlight.
Room Quality
9
Mixed but generally positive where rooms were modernised, cosy and had comfortable beds and renovated bathrooms; negatives include some small rooms, lack of wardrobe and no windows in certain rooms.
Amenities
5
Several concrete shortcomings: missing wardrobes/adequate hooks, minimal kitchen utensils, limited in-room facilities and an access system reliant on an app that failed for guests.
Value for Money
6
Perceived as overpriced by some guests given access problems, maintenance issues and inconsistent service; others felt location and renovated rooms offered some value.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Mixed feedback: at least one review praises a copious, varied breakfast, while others report poor selection, cold items or missing staples; overall leans positive but inconsistent.
Overall Experience
8
Overall stay was a mix: very good location and some renovated, comfortable rooms versus serious negatives (alarm/evacuation incident, access failures, absent staff). Net experience slightly positive for some but marred for others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 20:59

Property Description

Welcome to Hotel Light, a charming property nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, just steps away from museums and shopping streets.

Modern Rooms and Amenities:
Indulge in the contemporary decor of our rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and free toiletries. Immerse yourself in the unique ambiance of Hotel Light with our signature artwork in every room.

Convenient Facilities and Services:
Enjoy the convenience of our on-site lounge, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the city. Need to freshen up your wardrobe? Take advantage of our launderette or pick up local products at the gift shop.

Stay Connected and Engaged:
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, ensuring you can share your travel experiences effortlessly. Explore the city with ease, with the central station just a short distance away.

Experience the allure of Hotel Light and book your stay with us today!

Important information:

Please note that the credit card owner must be present upon check-in. When this is not possible, please contact the hotel directly for an authorization form.

Please note that the hotel does not offer an elevator and guests may have to climb some stairs to get to the room.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RTM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 2016 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 4.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8
K
Khatera • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Elena84 • couple • it
1
Pros:

Niente

Cons:

Non c'è l'armadio, è scattato l'allarme antincendio alle 5 di mattina ed è arrivata la polizia e i pompieri perché avevano bruciato qualcosa in cucina. Dopo un'ora ci hanno fatti rientrare, ma non sapevano staccare l'allarme. Alle 7 è scattato di nuovo.
Un incubo.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
T
Tristan • couple • fr
1
Terriblement inconfortable
Pros:

Rien.

Cons:

Le self check-in. L’absence de membres du personnel. L’absence de fenêtre dans la chambre. Le réveil brutal par l’alarme incendie, suivi d’une évacuation par la police, a 5h du matin jusqu’à 6h car personne ne savait où elle se désactivait.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
N
Nelly • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

La chambre modernisée, grande, cosy et lit confortable
La salle de bain rénovée
Pas de moquettes sur le sol
Petit-déjeuner copieux et varié

Cons:

La montée d’escaliers de l’arrivée de nuit est un peu glauque. L’isolation des fenêtres mais c’est le charme des vielles bâtisses hollandaises

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
M
Martinique • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Dat alles op loopafstand te doen was. En de koffiebar beneden.

Cons:

Het verkeer van de straatkant. Maar dat mocht onze pret niet drukken.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
O
Orhan • solo_traveller • nl
1
Pros:

Niet raad baar dames en heren echt niet heen gaan heel duur beter kunnen jullie thuis slapen

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
C
Colavecchi • couple • it
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
S
Silke • solo_traveller • de
4
Von uns KEINE Empfehlung!
Pros:

Das Badezimmer war o.k., ausreichend groß, ordentlich gefliest, sauber. Allerdings gab es null Haken, um irgendwas aufzuhängen. Und die Heizung funktionierte nicht (Ende Oktober).

Cons:

Das Haus ist alt und -insbesondere auch das Treppenhaus- renovierungsbedürftig. Unser Zimmer war klein und hätte ebenfalls einen neuen Anstrich benötigt. Es gab keinen Schrank oder Kommode und dafür zu wenige Haken und Kleiderbügel.
Wir (Mutter und Sohn) hatten ein großes Bett, das war o.k. Allerdings gab es nur eine Bettdecke, die zwar sehr groß war, uns aber dennoch nicht ausreichte. Auf mehrmaliges Nachfragen hatte der Roomservice Erbarmen, und für die 3. Nacht gab es eine weitere Bettdecke.
Das Frühstück war dürftig, und am ersten Morgen gab es keinerlei Butter oder Margarine, an einem anderen Morgen nur noch 3 Weißbrot-Toast und 2 Croissants als Brotauswahl. Kaltes Rührei und kalte Pancakes waren ebenfalls immer vorhanden.
Der 'Frühstücksraum' war kalt und ungemütlich.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
M
Martina • extended_group • it
7
Carino ma servizio molto scarso
Pros:

La stanza era bella, spaziosa e pulita.

Cons:

Stanza fredda, in tre giorni due chiavi hanno smesso di funzionare e ci siamo trovate chiuse fuori di notte sotto il diluvio con nessuno che rispondeva né alla porta né su whatsapp. La mattina per avere le chiavi sistemate abbiamo dovuto chiedere 50 volte. Staff prevalentemente assente e quello presente non parlava una parola di inglese.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
B
Borja • couple • es
2
Buena ubicación, pero apartamento descuidado y problemas de acceso
Pros:

Lo mejor del apartamento fue su ubicación, que resultó cómoda para visitar Madrid.

Cons:

La experiencia fue bastante decepcionante. Para empezar, el acceso al portal del edificio dependía de una aplicación que no funcionó en ningún momento durante nuestra estancia, por lo que tuvimos que recurrir constantemente a algún vecino para que nos abriera la puerta.

Además, el apartamento estaba sucio y bastante deteriorado. La cocina también dejaba mucho que desear, ya que apenas disponía de utensilios para cocinar. Prácticamente solo había un caldero y numerosas tapas, lo que dificultaba preparar cualquier comida.

En general, aunque la ubicación era buena, el estado del apartamento, la falta de equipamiento y los problemas de acceso hicieron que la estancia no fuera satisfactoria.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
K
Khatera • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

Schone kamer

Cons:

De ruimte van de wc klein. Wc pot komt gelijk tegen de wastafel aan en ik ben klein.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
S
salma • extended_group • ma
8
Pros:

The hotel was conveniently located, close to plenty of cafés, shops, and other amenities, as well as public transport.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
G
Ghislaine • couple • nl
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
F
Florian • family_with_children • de
3
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
O
Oancea • couple • at
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
Y
Yasmin • extended_group • be
7
Pros:

La chambre était assez spacieuse et très propre et nous a vachement étonné dans le bon sens du terme. L’emplacement était aussi très pratique. On était à environ 30 minutes à pied de tout ce qui était favorable. Dans notre cas, parce qu’on n’avait pas envie de dépenser dans les transports en commun.

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner n’était pas top. Quand on est arrivé en bas, il ne restait que deux croissants et quelques jus d’orange. Alors qu’on était cinq il n’y avait pas d’endroit pour déposer nos valises. Il fallait marcher 15 minutes pour y arriver. Ce n’était pas très pratique, faire des allers-retours pour aller chercher nos valises et les déposer.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
F
Frank • couple • nl
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
A
annelies • solo_traveller • be
4
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
A
Armelle • solo_traveller • be
6
Pros:

chambre propre, très bon petit déjeuner, situation proche de la gare (à 15 minutes à pied)

Cons:

le bruit de la route. la chambre n'a pas de vitrage qui ferme correctement pour isoler du bruit de la route en contre bas.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
P
pietruszki • couple • pl
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee