Holiday Inn Exp Hauptbahnhof, DusseldorfHoliday Inn Exp Hauptbahnhof in Dusseldorf, Germany has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 59 of 163 hotels we score in Dusseldorf. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $80 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holiday Inn Express Hauptbahnhof is a modern, business-friendly hotel in Düsseldorf, sitting close to the main train station and within walking distance of the Old Town and the Capitol Theater. Rooms are well equipped with Wi-Fi, and guests get a free hot breakfast each morning. There is a conference room for meetings, on-site parking at a surcharge, and good public transport links, with the airport about 8 km away. Pets are welcome and rates start around $80 a night. It suits business travellers and city visitors who want a practical base near the station. One limitation: parking costs extra rather than being included.What stands out

Comfortable, clean rooms

Free hot breakfast

Friendly, helpful staff

Strong central location

Watch out for

Parking costs a surcharge

No restaurant beyond breakfast

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