Hilton has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Annexum to develop two hotels in the Dutch city. The properties total 480 keys and will open in 2024 following renovation works.

Mainport Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton

Curio Collection by Hilton’s debut in the city will boast 215 guestrooms, an on-site bar and restaurant, a spa and fitness facilities, as well as 600 m² of MICE space across 10 meeting rooms. The property will also offer views over Rotterdam’s waterfront and city centre.

DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre

The 265-key hotel stands next to the Erasmus Bridge and offers views of the city’s skyline, the River Maas, and the port. It additional amenities will include a bar and restaurant, a spa, a swimming pool, and two floors of meeting spaces.

Annexum recently acquired the two properties on the city’s Leuvehaven waterfront, and they shall continue trading as Hilton-affiliated hotels during the renovation period. They will join Hilton’s portfolio of 15 trading properties in the Netherlands.

Hilton has a proud legacy in Netherlands dating back more than 60 years, and we’re actively growing our portfolio to cater to customer demand, with 18 hotels now trading or under development. Rotterdam is a dynamic city with a vibrant cultural scene, and the arrival of Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton will add to its appeal as a destination. With this partnership with Annexum, we will enhance Hilton’s presence in Rotterdam, serving an even greater variety of traveller needs.

Patrick Fitzgibbon, Senior Vice-President, Development, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Hilton

Rotterdam’s popularity with business and leisure travellers is only getting stronger and, in partnership with Hilton, we’re confident these hotels, that we have just acquired, will be hugely popular with guests. Their superior location in central Rotterdam makes the properties ideal for conversion and we couldn’t be more pleased to elevate their offering with the DoubleTree by Hilton and Curio Collection by Hilton brands. We’re looking forward to welcoming guests to these fantastic hotels following their renovations.

Ronald Jansen, Partner at Annexum