The Secret of Hotel New York
Het Geheim van Hotel New York
Synopsis
Few buildings tell the story of a city as vividly as Hotel New York does for Rotterdam. Originally constructed in 1901 as the headquarters of the Holland-America Line, this landmark building has witnessed over a century of commerce, migration, war, decline, and urban renewal. Drawing on a wealth of archival material and a diverse range of interviews, the film weaves together the personal accounts of those who knew the building from the inside with the historical evolution of Rotterdam as a port city. From an office building and squatted property to its eventual transformation into a hotel, "The Secret of Hotel New York" presents the story of an enduring symbol of Rotterdam’s capacity for reinvention.
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- Director
- Boudewijn van Eijck
- Original Title
- Het Geheim van Hotel New York
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Dutch Angle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boudewijn van Eijck
Department Leadership Roster
Boudewijn van Eijck
Director
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What is The Secret of Hotel New York about?
Few buildings tell the story of a city as vividly as Hotel New York does for Rotterdam. Originally constructed in 1901 as the headquarters of the Holland-America Line, this landmark building has witnessed over a century of commerce, migration, war, decline, and urban renewal. Drawing on a wealth of archival material and a diverse range of interviews, the film weaves together the personal accounts of those who knew the building from the inside with the historical evolution of Rotterdam as a port city. From an office building and squatted property to its eventual transformation into a hotel, "The Secret of Hotel New York" presents the story of an enduring symbol of Rotterdam’s capacity for reinvention.
Who directed The Secret of Hotel New York?
The Secret of Hotel New York was directed by Boudewijn van Eijck.
Who stars in The Secret of Hotel New York?
The principal cast of The Secret of Hotel New York includes Riek Bakker, Daan van der Have, Hans Loos, Daniël van de Ven, George Reuchlin.
When was The Secret of Hotel New York released and how long is it?
The Secret of Hotel New York was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.