Irrespective of the central location of the hotel in relation to the main train station and local shopping centres, I was disappointed in the standard of accommodation provided by this hotel as it felt somewhat ‘Spartan’.

The room had a cramped feel which wasn’t helped by the fact the exterior wall of the room formed part of the roofing structure for the hotel. As the rafters encroached into the living space, this created a sense of confinement.

The utilitarian feel was exacerbated by other anomalies. Although a mini bar was available, from memory it wasn’t fully stocked and tea and coffee facilities were unavailable. Complimentary toiletries were limited to a soap dispenser in the bathroom, a practice I’m not especially keen on as it obvious it has been adopted to reduce costs. In keeping with cost reduction strategy, the tissue box seemed to be purposely hidden under the bathroom sink to avoid detection. In contrast, the water on the bureau was individually priced, presumably to remind guests that consumption came at a price.

The towels in the bathroom were rough and worn from excessive use and needed to be replaced. The extractor fan in the bathroom did not work, which in turn was contributing to mould growth around the shower seals. Although these weren’t significant issues, it did create an impression of lack of care and attention.

The main criticism was the provision of single duvets in a double room for a couple! It didn’t simply didn’t feel appropriate.

We didn’t sample the breakfast as the hot food did not seem to have been refreshed since the commencement of the morning service (although the hotel didn’t seem fully occupied), so we headed to the main rail station for coffee and a croissant.

We were given vouchers for use on the local public transport but the centre of Dusseldorf and the Kö is best seen on foot.

One word of warning. This hotel is not suitable for young families as the hotel is located in the heart of what amounts to Dusseldorf’s red light district. Some of the shop displays leave little to the imagination, so it may be best avoided if one is travelling with young children.