We stayed here because it was close to an exhibition and conference that we were attending. We arrived early and had to store our bags in the luggage room. Our rooms were not ready until 2pm. The hotel is a twenty minute drive from the airport or the old town or you can use the very efficient train service from the stop just opposite the hotel.
The hotel restaurant overlooks the football stadium which is bright and colourful when the blinds are open. They are closed when a match in taking place. Rooms have twin beds that can be linked together to make a double. There are no tea making facilities, fridge, iron or trouser press and bathrooms just have showers. Only CNN and Sky News on offer to watch on tv in English unless you pay for films. There's a small hanging rail for clothes which is inadequate when two of you share a room for more than a night or two. Towels supplied are tiny and we were only left a supply for one person on two occasions despite the room being booked for two. There was aircraft noise from 5.30 am so you need to keep the windows shut if you want a lie in.
Food at breakfast is good. A varied range of hot and cold food and lots of bread and pastries. We ate in the restaurant for lunch and dinner twice too and found the standard of food offered and wine to be very good. It isn't cheap and the bar prices are typical of clty hotels but there are nice cocktails and bar snacks on offer too.
The only reason to stay at this hotel would be because of wanting to be near the stadium or exhibition halls. The hotel is expensive compared to many of the city centre options and there's more on offer for less elsewhere. Taxis to the airport cost around 16 euros and a bit less to the old town, between 11 - 14 euros. Dusseldorf has lots of restaurants and bars and as much shopping as anyone could need. It's well worth a visit, ideal for couples or groups of friends. Take plenty of money though. I would recommend this hotel to a friend if they only needed to be in this location.
- Tulip Inn düsseldorf
