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LLILLUSTRATIONS)^An exemplar of Jugendstil architecture and now a
national heritage site, the 1901 HOTEL NEW YORK (O)
served as headquarters for the Holland America Line
of cruises until the 1970s. Its 72 rooms (including two-
floor stunners inside a tower) overlook Rotterdam’s
harbor and the Maas River. Cool kid THE JAMES (O)
appeals to luxury lovers with its stylish guest roomsO TRENDY
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Slumber
Parties
in the heart of the city—and impressive views of
the cable-winged Erasmus Bridge. A newcomer fast
winning the hearts of locals and visitors, boutique-
style SUPERNOVA (O) calls itself a “non-hotel” for global
nomads. Local art covers the walls, cocktails come in
takeaway bottles, and a “silence garden” encourages
the information-addled to unplug from all devices.By Jarmusch serves
classic American
breakfast fare and
strong cups of joe.Flavors
to Savor
Drinking and dining
with a modern
global twist
Cocktail O’Clock
Taking inspiration from
tiki bars, Amehoela offers
a thirst-quenching ticket
to the tropics, mixing such
drinks as the Zombie and
the Escobar, a rum-based
tipple served with a line of
powdered sugar. You need
an “appointment” (aka a
reservation) to visit Dr.,
where bartenders in white
coats serve “elixirs.” End
the night at Hotel New
York’s NY Basement for
classic cocktails with a
twist (Bananaquiri) and
plated treats such as
salmon with lime mousse.Coffee Culture
Man Met Bril (“man with
glasses”) earns awards for
its coffees, sourced from
farmers in Central America.
Seats in the coffee bar
come with views of roast-
ers at work. At bicycle-
themed Coppi, named
for the late Italian cycling
champion Fausto Coppi,
you can sip a koppie koffie
while a mechanic repairs
your bike. Heilige Boontjes
(“holy beans”) pours hot
java and does good deeds:
It employs ex-convicts and
trains young people with
little work experience.Under One Roof
You’ll find everything from
Indian specialties to sushi
at the Market Hall, an
arched apartment building
that covers a food market
with 70-plus vendors.
Newer to the scene is
Foodhallen Rotterdam,
which opened in the trendy
Kop van Zuid quarter in- Here, sample some
of the city’s best bites,
including savory tacos
and Vietnamese fare. The
Fenix Food Factory, in a
former red-light district,
now draws diners with
hot BBQ and cool vibes.
Old Is New
Designated a national
monument, 67-year-old
Het Industriegebouw (The
Industrial Building) has
become a symbol of Rot-
terdam’s renaissance as the
new home of almost a hun-
dred creative industries.
On the main floor, Héroine
Restaurant & Bar serves
sophisticated multicourse
menus in a stylish setting.
Bustling By Jarmusch
celebrates the American
diner, coffeepots included.
Head up to the fifth floor’s
Van Tijen Terrace for
sightlines over the city.