Essential by Dorint Duesseldor, DusseldorfEssential by Dorint Duesseldor in Dusseldorf, Germany has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 163 hotels we score in Dusseldorf. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $79 a night (cached, not a live quote).Essential by Dorint Duesseldor is a 4-star hotel situated in Düsseldorf near the A44 and A52 motorways. It sits within walking distance of the Messe Ost-Stockumer Kirchstrasse U-Bahn station and the Messe Düsseldorf exhibition grounds. The property contains 101 rooms and a fitness centre. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, which serves international and regional dishes, or visit the hotel bar. The hotel provides practical services including laundry, dry cleaning, and on-site shopping. It suits business travellers and families, though the food selection at the restaurant is somewhat limited. The rooms feature air conditioning and modern interiors.What stands out

Clean and well maintained rooms

Helpful and friendly staff

High pressure showers

Close to exhibition grounds

Watch out for

Limited food variety

No lightweight bed sheets

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