Molecular simulations provide insight into solvation structures and dynamics with unparalleled spatial and
temporal resolution. Here, we take advantage of this fact and develop a set of generally applicable computa-
tional tools for a detailed analysis of the hydration shell around an ionic or molecular solute. These tools allow
us to quantify and visualize orientationally-resolved radial distribution functions as well as distance-resolved
orientational time-correlation functions of water molecules surrounding the solute. Such a detailed view of the
hydration shells allows us to unravel important structural and dynamical features, which are not accessible
when employing standard analysis techniques.