Dusseldorf

Just a few steps off the beaten path, the 27 conservatively-decorated rooms are not far from the heart of the action, even if the tranquility of the setting makes you feel like you’ve stepped away from it all. — Time Out

Exec-oriented stay with a buzzy restaurant close to the fashion district and the Rhine. — Jetsetter

The most über glitzy of all Düsseldorf’s five-star hotels opened in 2008, though it harks back to the original Breidenbacher Hof of 1812. — Rough Guide

A 126-room contemporary hotel, 15 minutes from Düsseldorf airport and close to Altstadt (old town). — The Telegraph

Expect a warm welcome and high-quality rooms in this small hotel furnished with attention to detail. — Michelin Guide

This hipster haven in the Medienhafen has 135 rooms flaunting the cutting-edge cool of Italian designer Matteo Thun. — Lonely Planet

The staff is friendly and helpful, and you can sample the family's wines in the cavernous wine cellar and in the restaurant, which has a lovely terrace. — Fodor's

Sixteen stories of candy-colored windows and a bright red roof jutting out over the harbor make the Colorium building one of the city’s most striking new architectural monuments. — Time Out

Black-and-white striped and floral patterns, accented with big black-and-white celebrity photos, decorate the art deco-style rooms, which range from cozy to sprawling. — Time Out

The 303 contemporary rooms maximize the spectacular views through floor-to-ceiling windows, but the open concept might not be to everyone’s taste, with entry doors opening directly into the bathroom. — Time Out

Stylish, intimate twin boutique hotels facing each other across a quiet street near the city centre. — Rough Guide

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Dusseldorf is home to a large Japanese community, and Hotel Nikko Dusseldorf welcomes many Japanese business and family travelers. — Afar Magazine

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Near the Hauptbahnhof, this cheery hotel is great for stretching out in 35 spacious rooms in the main house as well as 26 suites with pantry kitchens in a separate building. — Lonely Planet

If you’re happy to trade genericness for centrality, this family-run hotel should do in a snap. It’s a small, good-value place where days start with a big breakfast buffet. — Lonely Planet

This is an elegant hotel with delicately styled rooms, some of which are furnished with antiques while retaining a high level of comfort at the same time. — DK Eyewitness

While the bland exterior doesn’t impress, behind lies one of the city’s coolest stays: 40 individually designed rooms with themes as varied as James Bond, Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes — Time Out