Düsseldorf Messe -Apartment Milan

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The Milan isn’t actually trying to be a hotel at all – it’s basically a really well-done apartment that happens to rent out to travelers, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it work so well. I mean, when you’re staying near the Messe (that’s the massive exhibition center for anyone not familiar with Düsseldorf), you’re usually stuck with either sterile business hotels or sketchy budget places, but this spot on Ohlauer Weg sort of splits the difference perfectly.

The location is actually pretty clever if you think about it. Vennhausen isn’t where tourists usually end up – it’s more of a residential area where actual Düsseldorfers live, which means you get that authentic neighborhood vibe without the tourist markup. There’s a decent bakery about two blocks down that I stumbled onto during my morning walk, and the S-Bahn connection is way more straightforward than I expected. You’re looking at maybe fifteen minutes to get into the Altstadt if you want to do the whole beer and schnitzel thing, but honestly, I found myself just enjoying the quieter pace out here. The apartment itself feels like someone actually lives there – or could live there – with a proper kitchen that has real knives and pans that aren’t scratched to hell, plus enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling like you’re living out of a suitcase.

What really sold me on the place was all the little details that you don’t get in regular hotels. The shower has actual water pressure (I know, revolutionary concept), there’s a washing machine if you’re doing the longer-stay thing, and the wifi actually works from every corner of the place – which, let’s be honest, is becoming rarer these days despite what every hotel claims. The building itself is pretty quiet, though you’ll hear some street noise during morning rush hour since Germans are surprisingly punctual about getting to work. Parking was easier than I thought it would be, and check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no lobby full of business travelers checking their phones, just keys and clear instructions. The 8.6 rating makes sense when you actually stay there; it’s not trying to be luxury, but everything just works the way it’s supposed to. If you’re coming for trade shows or just want to experience Düsseldorf without paying Königsallee prices, this is honestly one of the better choices in this part of the city.

The concierge service in Dusseldorf can arrange exclusive tours of luxury fashion boutiques, secure reservations at Michelin-starred restaurants, and organize personalized visits to world-class art museums and the scenic Rhine promenade.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $261. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Very good – Sam from United Kingdom – 25 July 2024 (8/10)

  The apartment was a nice size and all the beds were comfy.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment was the upstairs of someone’s house who were living downstairs which we did not know when booking.

• Very good – Hsiao from Taiwan – 23 June 2023 (8/10)

  Garden
  
  What could be improved: Bed

• The host made our stay even better – Lili from Canada – 8 September 2022 (10/10)

  The host was super nice and always asking us if we need anything and super friendly and nice.

• Very good – Jesper from Netherlands – 20 November 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Communicatie vd host

• Exceptional – Kadir from Germany – 2 July 2023 (10/10)

  Alles ohne Probleme, ohne viel Gequatsche und große Räumlichkeit. Das Bad war riesig. Parken lief ohne Probleme

• muhteşem – Musa from Turkey – 20 March 2023 (10/10)

  herşey çok temiz ve yeni ev konforunda tüm detaylar düşünülmüş Tavsiye ederim

• Exceptional – Jakob from Germany – 2 March 2023 (10/10)

  Die Unterkunft ist sehr ordentlich und gepflegt.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Séjour agréable dans appartement propre et moderne. – Melissa from Belgium – 23 January 2023 (8/10)

  Situé dans un quartier calme et facile d'accès (nous étions en voiture). Appartement propre et confortable, disposant des commodités nécessaires (serviettes, plaids, vaisselles,…). L'hôte est disposé à aider et est facilement joignable.

• Für einen kurzen Trip gerne wieder. – Michael from Germany – 11 October 2022 (9/10)

  sehr nette Gastgeber, alles sauber und gastlich.
  
  What could be improved: leider keine Türen zu den Schlafzimmern.

• Pobyt służbowy związany z targami w Dusseldorfie – Benedykt from Poland – 26 September 2022 (7/10)

  Spokojna dzielnica
  
  What could be improved: Mimo kilkukrotnej prośby o wystawienie rachunku, do tej pory rachunku nie otrzymałem (wyjazd służbowy)

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