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Situated on the Rhine River in the center of the Rhine-Ruhr area, the city of Dusseldorf is the capital city of the state of North Rhine Westphalia in western Germany. Second in importance to Frankfurt as the most important economical and cultural city, Dusseldorf lies at the center of the most populated metropolis in Europe. To cater for the huge number of business guests as well as leisure visitors to the city, many 4 and 5-star hotels, luxury boutiques, boarding houses and bed and breakfasts offer accommodation for every taste and budget. From luxury accommodation to simple well furnished rooms all guests at Hotels Dusseldorf are welcomed and made to feel instantly at home.
Tracing its history way back to the 7th and 8th centuries, Dusseldorf started life as a simple fishing and farming settlement and in the 12th century, under the rule of the counts of Berg, it was granted city status. Suffering destruction and poverty during the Napoleonic Wars, Dusseldorf enjoyed a period of prosperity only to be largely demolished, yet again, by RAF bombing during the Second World War which virtually reduced the city to a pile of rubble. In 1946 Dusseldorf was declared the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and since then, the city has boomed becoming the center of trade and industry as it is know today.
Geographically, most of Dusseldorf is to the east of the Rhine River and, like the rest of the lower Rhinelands, experiences mild winters and moderately warm summers making it a perfect city to visit all year round. Widely known as the center of German fashion and advertising industries, Dusseldorf has also become a most important center of telecommunications with many internet and mobile frequency providers. Many other international companies also have their headquarters in the city including L'Oreal, Henkel and Daimler.
Easy access to the city and to Hotels Dusseldorf is provided by Dusseldorf International Airport, the third biggest in Germany. It is also a major destination for the German State Rail as well as buses and is well connected to many major highways. Once in Dusseldorf, guests to Hotels Dusseldorf can make use of the very effective public transport: bus, tramway or subway making sightseeing and business relaxing and pleasurable.
There is so much for guests to Hotels Dusseldorf to do and see. Free maps with walking tours of the city are freely available from Tourist Information Offices and from Dusseldorf Hotels and these provide detailed routes and information about the many tourist attractions. Some attractions not to be missed by guests to Hotels Dusseldorf include; The Rhine Promenade which runs along the river, bordering the Old City all the way to the Media Harbor; The Rhine Tower with its spectacular 360 degree views and restaurant; and the Benrath Palace and Park which is one of the most beautiful palaces of the rococo epoch. The Old City is very beautiful and provides a dynamic and varied nightlife. Full of pubs and bars, it is known as the longest bar in the world. During the day Hotel Dusseldorf guests can enjoy wonderful shopping, particularly in the Konigsallee which has an international reputation for the plethora of high fashion boutiques.
Plenty of other entertainment is provided to guests of Hotels Dusseldorf. Visitors flock to the city to experience the well known carnivals, fashion and trade fairs and musical events including the Boot Messe, one of the best in boats and water-sports shows and the Igedo fair. Four million people visit the Kirmes fair which runs for nine days in summer.
Hotels Dusseldorf are situated throughout the city, close to the airport, railway stations, tourists attractions and shopping precincts. Ranging from opulent 5-star hotels luxuriously decorated with antiques, fine wooden furniture, marble bathrooms and original artworks to simple rooms that still provide all the conveniences and amenities required by the modern traveler. Guests to luxury Hotels Dusseldorf will love the king-size beds dressed in fine linen and soft cozy duvets. For business guests, large desks with data ports, internet access, lamp and ergonomic chair provide a comfortable place to work. Comfortable chairs are provided as well as TV with satellite and cable channels and pay movies, mini-bars, tea and coffee maker, bathrobes and slippers and fabulous complimentary toiletries.
Offering spectacular views over the Rhine River, the Old City or the Dusseldorf skyline, guests are welcomed by friendly and hospitable staff. Many Hotels Dusseldorf provide comprehensive business services and include excellent venues for conferences, meetings, product launches as well as family celebrations, balls and banquets. The Swissotel Dusseldorf offers 14 flexible conference rooms with a capacity of 1500 guests, complete with in-house technical and business services and 4000 square meters of exhibition space.
Fabulous health clubs and fitness centers at Hotels Dusseldorf provide the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind. In-door swimming pools, fitness equipment, steam baths, saunas and solariums as well as stress relieving massages and beauty treatments are provided by many Hotels Dusseldorf.
Dusseldorf Hotels are also well known for their in-house restaurants that provide guests with a variety of cuisine types including French and Italian as well as the famous German specialties of the region. From beer garden to romantic candlelight dinners, Hotels Dusseldorf has it all.
A stunning city to visit, be it for business or leisure, Hotels Dusseldorf provide accommodation to suit all budgets, superb dining opportunities plus easy access to shopping, a dynamic nightlife, relaxing spas and great conference facilities. With all the amenities and facilities required by modern travelers, guests to Hotels Dusseldorf will not be disappointed.
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