Courtyards in Dusseldorf, Germany
Apr 12, 2004, 6:18 am
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Breakfast for ONE would not cost 15 Euro. As I recall, it was 9 or 10 for a buffet. The 69 Euro rate, however, probably includes breakfast for TWO, which would be a bit of a bargain.
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Apr 12, 2004, 9:39 am
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Originally Posted by bdschobel
Breakfast for ONE would not cost 15 Euro. As I recall, it was 9 or 10 for a buffet. The 69 Euro rate, however, probably includes breakfast for TWO, which would be a bit of a bargain.
Thanks Bruce!
Apr 15, 2004, 2:05 am
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Dusseldorf
I will be working in Gelsenkirchen next week. On my way back I will be spending one evening in Duesseldorf. I will probably get a train to Duesseldorf and then a flight back to London.
My question is which is the best Marriott hotel to stay in if I want to try and get a couple of hours of sightseeing in? Would you still recommend the Courtyard? Is there only one Courtyard? How far is it from the airport and from the city centre?
I would appreciate your local knowledge.
My question is which is the best Marriott hotel to stay in if I want to try and get a couple of hours of sightseeing in? Would you still recommend the Courtyard? Is there only one Courtyard? How far is it from the airport and from the city centre?
I would appreciate your local knowledge.
Apr 15, 2004, 3:37 am
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Originally Posted by jahason
I will be working in Gelsenkirchen next week. On my way back I will be spending one evening in Duesseldorf. I will probably get a train to Duesseldorf and then a flight back to London.
My question is which is the best Marriott hotel to stay in if I want to try and get a couple of hours of sightseeing in? Would you still recommend the Courtyard? Is there only one Courtyard? How far is it from the airport and from the city centre?
I would appreciate your local knowledge.
My question is which is the best Marriott hotel to stay in if I want to try and get a couple of hours of sightseeing in? Would you still recommend the Courtyard? Is there only one Courtyard? How far is it from the airport and from the city centre?
I would appreciate your local knowledge.
By the way: I read in a newspaper a week ago that Marriott is very interessted in building a full-service Marriott hotel in Gelsenkirchen, next to the "Arena Auf Schalke" www.arena-auf-schalke.de
Apr 15, 2004, 5:45 am
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For sightseeing, the Courtyard beats the Renaissance hands down. There is no contest at all. The Renaissance is a nice enough hotel, but it is in an out-of-the-way location, with nothing to see anywhere nearby. The Courtyard Hafen is in a terrific location. It's also going to be cheaper.
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May 10, 2004, 1:44 pm
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Courtyard Düsseldorf Seestern
Courtyard Düsseldorf
The Courtyard Düsseldorf is a formerly Ramada hotel, build in the 80’s and since this time not renovated. So the furniture was somewhat old and has the “charm” of the 80’s. I prefer this hotel over the newer Courtyard Hafen, as the CY Seestern has a pool and a bigger Sauna.
As I was told in Autumn 03, the hotel would be renovated during the first quarter of 2004, so I decide to stay there in the end of March. The renovation was still in process and the pool area was closed, but I could stay in one of the renovated rooms.
The furniture is likely the same I saw in several new or renovated Renaissance hotels (e.g. the Bochum Renaissance) but it looks nice. Unfortunately the bathrooms was not renovated as the furniture in the entrance floor was also still the old one. But a new carpet and (partly) new beds give the room a somewhat modern appearance in comparison to the old one.
I will stay there again and the update this with new information, e.g. if the pool area or the lobby is renovated or still the old one.
The room rates vary between 55 EUR on a weekend and up to more than 200 EUR during a trade fare – for my point of view it is not worth to pay more than 70 EUR / room.
Although I have taken some pictures and you can see them here – click on hotelfotos.
And btw do not ask me why I stay in a hotel when I life only 35 km north of Düsseldorf
Jan
The Courtyard Düsseldorf is a formerly Ramada hotel, build in the 80’s and since this time not renovated. So the furniture was somewhat old and has the “charm” of the 80’s. I prefer this hotel over the newer Courtyard Hafen, as the CY Seestern has a pool and a bigger Sauna.
As I was told in Autumn 03, the hotel would be renovated during the first quarter of 2004, so I decide to stay there in the end of March. The renovation was still in process and the pool area was closed, but I could stay in one of the renovated rooms.
The furniture is likely the same I saw in several new or renovated Renaissance hotels (e.g. the Bochum Renaissance) but it looks nice. Unfortunately the bathrooms was not renovated as the furniture in the entrance floor was also still the old one. But a new carpet and (partly) new beds give the room a somewhat modern appearance in comparison to the old one.
I will stay there again and the update this with new information, e.g. if the pool area or the lobby is renovated or still the old one.
The room rates vary between 55 EUR on a weekend and up to more than 200 EUR during a trade fare – for my point of view it is not worth to pay more than 70 EUR / room.
Although I have taken some pictures and you can see them here – click on hotelfotos.
And btw do not ask me why I stay in a hotel when I life only 35 km north of Düsseldorf
Jan
Last edited by FLYGVA; May 11, 2004 at 12:37 pm
May 11, 2004, 8:03 am
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I stayed at this property once back in Feb 2003 and it does need an upgrade. I prefer the Renaissance Dusseldorf to the Courtyard properties.
May 11, 2004, 12:39 pm
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Courtyard Düsseldorf Hafen
Courtyard Düsseldorf Hafen
The Courtyard Düsseldorf is the newest hotel of the Marriott Group in Düsseldorf, it is lo-cated near the Ciyt and the Altstadt, which could easily reached by food in app. 10 minutes.
The furniture is new and so is the appearance of this modern styled hotel. The furniture is the same I saw in several new or renovated Renaissance hotels (e.g. the Bochum Renaissance) and also in the new CY Seestern. The surrounding areas, especially in front, is not nice, as the is a construction are and a big parking place.
The Habour View rooms are all room, which does not have a view to the Yard of the hotel, but to the street or the harbour. As you does not know which room you get (I wrote, I would like to have water view, but get street view) the extra amount for this room type is in the case you get street view not worth the supply.
The Yard rooms and here this in the lover floors are dark.
The gym is on the highest floor and offer a nice view to the harbour area, the Rheinturm and the Landtag. It is not big, but well equipped and all machines are usable.
The room rates vary between 54 EUR / weekend on a weekend and up to more than 400 EUR during a trade fare – for my point of view it is not worth to pay more than 85 EUR / Habour view room.
I have taken some pictures and you can see them here – click on hotelfotos.
The Courtyard Düsseldorf is the newest hotel of the Marriott Group in Düsseldorf, it is lo-cated near the Ciyt and the Altstadt, which could easily reached by food in app. 10 minutes.
The furniture is new and so is the appearance of this modern styled hotel. The furniture is the same I saw in several new or renovated Renaissance hotels (e.g. the Bochum Renaissance) and also in the new CY Seestern. The surrounding areas, especially in front, is not nice, as the is a construction are and a big parking place.
The Habour View rooms are all room, which does not have a view to the Yard of the hotel, but to the street or the harbour. As you does not know which room you get (I wrote, I would like to have water view, but get street view) the extra amount for this room type is in the case you get street view not worth the supply.
The Yard rooms and here this in the lover floors are dark.
The gym is on the highest floor and offer a nice view to the harbour area, the Rheinturm and the Landtag. It is not big, but well equipped and all machines are usable.
The room rates vary between 54 EUR / weekend on a weekend and up to more than 400 EUR during a trade fare – for my point of view it is not worth to pay more than 85 EUR / Habour view room.
I have taken some pictures and you can see them here – click on hotelfotos.
Dec 8, 2006, 9:43 am
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Any updates on this property and its location from the city center, public transportation, etc.? What is the treatment of MR Silvers...anything special (not expecting much)...?
Jan 29, 2007, 6:05 am
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Ok, here's an update. Hotel is in a business area (offices of Ericsson, Vodafone etc.) and the city centre is not walkable. We bought a day pass to the public transportation (you can get them from bus drivers or vending machines). There is a subway (end) station across the street but these subways only run until 7:27 weekdays, 6:57 Saturdays. You can easily walk to another station with light luggage, though (5 min walk).
The hotel itself was a pleasant surprise. Rooms refurbished and in excellent condition, nice sauna and pool area in the basement, excellent breakfast. Taxi to the airport under 20€ (or you can also easily take a bus).
The hotel itself was a pleasant surprise. Rooms refurbished and in excellent condition, nice sauna and pool area in the basement, excellent breakfast. Taxi to the airport under 20€ (or you can also easily take a bus).
May 19, 2007, 2:18 pm
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A little late....but the Hannover Germany Courtyard Marriott is very good. The location is great - the rathouse is just a 15 minute walk and the hotel is right next to the water. The room I had was clean and quiet. If going back to Hannover I'd definately stay again. Don't know what the rates usually are but the night I was there was very cheap (which is why I stayed).
They have a small gym with enough stuff to break a sweat. The hotel is also right down the street from the sports stadium in Hannover. Parking is across the street from the hotel.
They have a small gym with enough stuff to break a sweat. The hotel is also right down the street from the sports stadium in Hannover. Parking is across the street from the hotel.
Aug 30, 2007, 4:13 pm
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Courtyard Duesseldorf Hafen - Airport Transportation
I'll be staying at the Courtyard Duesseldorf Hafen in a couple of weeks - would someone give me advice on getting from the airport to the hotel? Is there an airport bus available that would take me to my hotel, or should I take a taxi? Am I better off taking the train to Duesseldorf Main Station and taking a taxi from the train station to the hotel?
Aug 30, 2007, 4:33 pm
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From the Marriott website:
Area Airports
Dusseldorf - DUS
49 211 4210
Hotel Direction: 10 km W
Driving Directions: Follow signs to city center (Zenrum) and Port (Hafen). In the tunnel take exit Hafen/MediaHafen and follow the signs to Kaistrasse and Courtyard Hotel.
Bus service, fee: 2.1 EUR (one way)
Subway service, fee: 2.1 EUR (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: 25.0 EUR (one way)
Cologne - CGN
49 220 3400
Hotel Direction: 70 km N
Driving Directions: Take motorway A3 direction Oberhausen, Intersection Hilden A46 direction Neuss - Exit Bilk/ Hafen - Follows signs Hafen- pass UCI cinema - 3 street right - 100 meter
Airport shuttle service, on request, fee: 90 EUR (one way)
Subway service, fee: 12.0 EUR (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: 230.0 EUR (one way)
Frankfurt - FRA
49 180 537246
Hotel Direction: 250 km N
Driving Directions: Take motorway A3 direction Oberhausen, Intersection Hilden A46 direction Neuss - Exit Bilk/ Hafen - Follows signs Hafen- pass UCI cinema - 3 street right - 100 meter
Estimated taxi fare: 700.0 EUR (one way)
Area Airports
Dusseldorf - DUS
49 211 4210
Hotel Direction: 10 km W
Driving Directions: Follow signs to city center (Zenrum) and Port (Hafen). In the tunnel take exit Hafen/MediaHafen and follow the signs to Kaistrasse and Courtyard Hotel.
Bus service, fee: 2.1 EUR (one way)
Subway service, fee: 2.1 EUR (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: 25.0 EUR (one way)
Cologne - CGN
49 220 3400
Hotel Direction: 70 km N
Driving Directions: Take motorway A3 direction Oberhausen, Intersection Hilden A46 direction Neuss - Exit Bilk/ Hafen - Follows signs Hafen- pass UCI cinema - 3 street right - 100 meter
Airport shuttle service, on request, fee: 90 EUR (one way)
Subway service, fee: 12.0 EUR (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: 230.0 EUR (one way)
Frankfurt - FRA
49 180 537246
Hotel Direction: 250 km N
Driving Directions: Take motorway A3 direction Oberhausen, Intersection Hilden A46 direction Neuss - Exit Bilk/ Hafen - Follows signs Hafen- pass UCI cinema - 3 street right - 100 meter
Estimated taxi fare: 700.0 EUR (one way)
Aug 30, 2007, 6:34 pm
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I saw this on the Marriott website, but it really doesn't explain what I was asking. I don't know how practical it is to take luggage on the bus or subway as listed, and I'm not planning to rent a car.
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Courtyard Dusseldorf Seestern, Germany
Spent 4 nights here this past week.
The plusses:
Located close to the airport, a EUR 13 taxi ride. Even with my limited German and my driver's non existant English, saying "Am Seestern 16" met with the reply "Courtyard?".
Located on three bus lines and right at the end of the light rail that serves downtown Dusseldorf.
A 2 mile, pleasant walk from the Altstadt neighborhood.
Located around most of the multi-national office buildings. From my room I could see Vodaphone, EDS, HP, Gartner, and others.
The minuses:
Maybe this is a nitpick. The dinner menu is very, very small with little selection (which is more of my experience in Germany), but the Wiener Schnitzel is delicious.
Rooms near the elevators are filled with the din of the elevator machinery.
Overall, a standard Courtyard, but in Europe.
Cheers,
-Andrew
The plusses:
Located close to the airport, a EUR 13 taxi ride. Even with my limited German and my driver's non existant English, saying "Am Seestern 16" met with the reply "Courtyard?".
Located on three bus lines and right at the end of the light rail that serves downtown Dusseldorf.
A 2 mile, pleasant walk from the Altstadt neighborhood.
Located around most of the multi-national office buildings. From my room I could see Vodaphone, EDS, HP, Gartner, and others.
The minuses:
Maybe this is a nitpick. The dinner menu is very, very small with little selection (which is more of my experience in Germany), but the Wiener Schnitzel is delicious.
Rooms near the elevators are filled with the din of the elevator machinery.
Overall, a standard Courtyard, but in Europe.
Cheers,
-Andrew