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Room Mate Bruno stands as a remarkable transformation of one of Rotterdam’s most historically significant buildings, occupying a former 19th-century spice warehouse that served as the ancient spices depot of the Dutch East India Company.
The chosen site is a warehouse building, where the Dutch West India Company spices got stored, located near the city’s pier and sitting directly opposite the De Rotterdam by Rem Koolhaas in the Kop van Zuid area. This building represents one of the few historical remnants that still exist in what’s known as “Dutch Manhattan,” making it a unique anchor point where Rotterdam’s mercantile heritage meets its contemporary architectural style.
The hotel’s narrative is built around Bruno, a fictional sailor from the Dutch West India Company, who serves as the character guide introducing guests to Rotterdam’s history and heritage through the lens of global commerce, cultural exchange, and the maritime adventures that once defined this great port city.
The concept of the design has been influenced by three key elements: the spices, which embody the heritage of the building and site telling the history of this city; the warmth of Spain, its sun, people and culture; and the bright colors of the De Stijl movement. The result is an explosion of color throughout the hotel, with loud purples, yellows, and blues saturating every space, where the yellow palette evokes saffron, sun and albero; the oranges represent cinnamon, nutmeg and Spanish citrus fruits; and blues recall the sea, the sky and the air.
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- Housed in a former 19th-century Dutch East India Company spice depot
- Explosive color palette inspired by exotic spices – yellows evoking saffron, oranges representing cinnamon and nutmeg, blues recalling sea and sky
Accommodation
Standard Rooms
The Standard Rooms serve as the entry point to the Room Mate Bruno experience, featuring the signature explosion of color that defines Teresa Sapey’s design concept, with vibrant purples, yellows, and blues creating an atmosphere that evokes the exotic spices once stored in this historic Dutch East India Company warehouse. Each standard room is equipped with contemporary amenities including flat-screen TVs with Chromecast connectivity, air conditioning, work desks, and private bathrooms fitted with either bathtubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers.
The rooms feature Teresa Sapey’s distinctive color palette where yellows evoke saffron and Spanish sun, oranges represent cinnamon and nutmeg, and blues recall the sea and sky, creating spaces that allow guests to become part of the hotel’s maritime narrative.
Superior and Premium Accommodations
The enhanced room categories at Room Mate Bruno elevate the guest experience through increased space and refined amenities while maintaining the hotel’s commitment to bold design and historical storytelling. Superior Rooms offer additional space and premium appointments, allowing guests to fully appreciate Teresa Sapey’s artistic vision with more room to experience the interplay of color, lighting, and nautical design elements.
Suites and Family Accommodations
Junior Suites provide spacious retreats with separate living areas where you can fully appreciate the hotel’s narrative of spices, sailing, globes, nautical charts and tools. Family Rooms, including specialized Terrace options that can only be booked with a minimum of two adults and two children, offer the perfect solution for families seeking to experience Rotterdam together while enjoying the hotel’s bold aesthetic and convenient location near metro stations and the city’s architectural highlights.
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