Don't believe most of the sources informing you that Rotterdam is the largest sea port in the world. In fact, it was so until 2004, when Shanghai's port serviced more ships than any port in the world. Nevertheless, it might give you an idea of what the city is about: sea, trade, multiculture, and to cover all this – hotels in Rotterdam and infrastructure. Being the second city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam in terms of size and population, Rotterdam was completely reconstructed after WWII, receiving the modern look, wide streets and vanguard architecture. It also explains why such an old city doesn't have a historical center with ancient castles, buildings or fortresses. Most of the interesting places in Rotterdam are spread all over the city, therefore we suggest that you acquire a city-book or explore the city in a guided tour group. By the way, guide services are available in most of the Rotterdam hotels, even in budget accommodations in Rotterdam and cheap Rotterdam hotels. Business oriented, Rotterdam hotels offer you all range of services from wireless internet in your apartments in Rotterdam to large conference halls. You can easily get a hotel guide with some advice how to find cheapest hotels in Rotterdam at the place of your arrival whether it is an airport, a bus stop, a railway station or a port.
Even if you are a business traveler, still you can find an hour for relaxation and cultural journey. Depending on your desires, friendly staff in Rotterdam hotels will propose and arrange a special program for you from visiting tons of museums, galleries and concert halls to dropping in mega-cinemas, night clubs and discos. If your family is traveling with you, Rotterdam hotels, even budget ones, may offer you a good double room accommodation in Rotterdam. Booking inexpensive hotels in Rotterdam in advance will make a good saving in this case.
There is a number of "must see" places. Euromast tower will give you a great panoramic view of this once ruined and renewed city from 104 m. height. Sea Museum of prince Hendric with nearly 700 models of ships will give you an idea of how closely the destiny of Rotterdam is related to the ocean. Rotterdam's Chinatown is probably the most peculiar among other European Chinatowns. And don't forget to take a Spido harbor trip to realize how great the city and Europoort are!