Stadsvilla Mout
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- In Schiedam about half an hour from central Rotterdam via tram
- Close to museums, bars, and restaurants
Charming canalside hotel in Schiedam
Best known for windmills and gin, Schiedam sometimes sits in the shadow of its more popular next-door neighbour Rotterdam. But this is a city that’s brimming with history and charm – and is still within easy reach of Rotterdam thanks to an abundance of trains, trams, and buses.
Stadsvilla Mout is the perfect blend of modern and historic – interiors are light, airy, and chic, while the façade stays true to its 18th century roots. And did we mention it’s bagged a central spot right on a canal? That’s your morning strolls sorted – once you've tucked into the hotel's breakfast spread of course. As for zipping in and out of Rotterdam, there’s a tram stop about six minutes’ walk away which will have you in the centre of the city in about 20 minutes.
But you needn’t hop on the tram to find great ways to spend your time here. If you’re partial to a G&T, you’ve landed in the right place. Modern gin has traditional Dutch jenever to thank for its tantalising mix of juniper and botanicals – and Schiedam just so happens to be the jenever capital of the Netherlands. There’s a museum dedicated to the traditional spirit just two minutes’ walk from the hotel.
Schiedam’s other claim to fame is its penchant for towering windmills, and you’ll find the tallest one in the Netherlands just 10 minutes’ walk away. But you won’t even have to wander that far to find one, as Molen De Walvisch is just a three-minute stroll from the hotel, and is now home to a museum detailing the history of the mills in the city.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll be spoiled for choice in the city centre. Cosy bistros, haute cuisine restaurants, and laid-back pubs are all in plentiful supply – the hardest part will be choosing one.
Find out more about Rotterdam City
Much of Rotterdam had to be rebuilt after the Second World War, but some of its progressive pre-1940s highlights remain. A walk through the city centre takes in Mediaeval masterpieces, futuristic living concepts, and sky-high giants – it’s no surprise that the city is home to the International Architecture Biennale and the Netherlands Architecture Institute.
Rotterdam’s buzzing heartland is the Cool District. Daytimes here are all about chic boutiques, edgy exhibitions, and funky cafés, while the nights come alive with bustling bars, global bites, and quirky theatre shows. Love dancing into the early hours? Clubs in the central Witte de Withkwartier area blast everything from avant-garde jazz to old school techno.
Love-struck couples adore the Feijenoord district’s romantic blend of city views and trendy food – don’t miss the Fenix Food Factory – while the Noord district offers families park picnics, canal walks, and trips to the roaringly good Rotterdam Zoo.