Tips from Sahrine - The James

Sahrine works in our Front Office team as one of our Front Office Supervisors. You can contact her with all your questions about the city and the hotel.

Describe Rotterdam in a sentence!
Rotterdam is a place where everyone can be themselves and where there is always something to do!

For a fun night out with friends, where do you go like this?
For drinks with friends, I always like to go to the Oude Haven. Here you can enjoy drinks on the terrace and have a nice view. Cornelis is also one of my favourite spots, as you can order snacks together here and this becomes a club later in the evening on weekends.

Oude Haven

The 'Old Harbour' is the historical hotspot of the Rotterdam city centre, developed itself into a vibrant city area at the north of the Maas river.

What is your favourite place to shop?
My favourite place to shop is the Bijenkorf. It is a beautiful department store right in the centre of Rotterdam. You can really go for all kinds of things here. From clothes to books, there is something for everyone.

De Bijenkorf Rotterdam

De Bijenkorf – meaning: the beehive – is the most renowned chain of high-end premium department stores of the Netherlands. We offer a wide range of fashionable clothing, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, books, toys, homeware and more, from established luxury brands to fashionable newcomers. De Bijenkorf offers the highest standard of quality and always presents the latest trends, the most spectacular events and an outstanding premium service. The premium department store is a true exclusive shopping paradise. De Bijenkorf is dedicated to surprising its customers with exceptional products and focuses on inspiration and a unique experience. This is reflected in its artistically designed shop windows and the styling of its various departments. The building was designed by the Hungarian-American architect Marcel Breuer after the Second World War and is now a renowned and protected heritage building.

What is your favourite hotspot?
My favourite hotspot is the Maasboulevard. Here you can see the 'skyline' of Rotterdam. I drive past here every day and thoroughly enjoy the beautiful view.

Where can you find the tastiest snack in Rotterdam?
For me, the tastiest snack in Rotterdam is a fresh sandwich from Guliano. I love Italian cuisine and this sandwich is really a must for me to have eaten once.

Guliano