Gildors Hotel Atmosphère

Hotel Description

Okay, so Gildors Hotel Atmosphère isn’t going to blow your mind, but honestly? Sometimes that’s exactly what you want. I stayed here last spring when I needed something decent but not flashy in Düsseldorf, and it turned out to be one of those pleasant surprises that makes you appreciate solid, unpretentious hospitality.

The thing about Derendorf is that most tourists skip right past it on their way to the Altstadt or Königsallee, which is actually perfect if you’re the type who likes to feel like you’re staying where real people live. Collenbachstrasse is this quiet residential street with those typical German apartment buildings and small shops – you know, the kind where the baker knows everyone’s usual order. The hotel fits right into this vibe without trying too hard. When I first walked in, the lobby had this warm, lived-in feeling with dark wood and burgundy accents that felt more like a well-maintained family home than a corporate chain. The woman at reception (I think her name was Petra?) actually remembered my coffee preference by day two, which doesn’t happen often anymore.

What really won me over was how they’ve managed to nail that “atmosphère” they’re going for without being pretentious about it. The rooms are comfortable in that European way – smaller than what Americans expect, but everything’s where it should be and the bed was surprisingly good. Mine overlooked a little courtyard, so mornings were pleasantly quiet except for the occasional tram rumbling by on nearby streets. The breakfast spread won’t make Instagram, but the bread is from a local bakery and the coffee is strong enough to face whatever Düsseldorf throws at you. I mean, you’re a ten-minute tram ride from the Hauptbahnhof and maybe fifteen from the Rhine, so you’re not exactly stranded out here. Plus – and this matters more than people admit – parking was actually manageable, which anyone who’s driven in German cities will appreciate.

Look, this isn’t luxury, and the 7.6 rating tells you that some people probably expected more bells and whistles for their money. But if you want a place that feels authentic, where the staff treats you like a person instead of a booking number, and where you can walk to a proper German pub (there’s a great one called Braustübl just two blocks down) without fighting tourist crowds, then Gildors gets it right. It’s the kind of hotel that reminds you why you travel in the first place – not for Instagram moments, but for those small interactions and quiet observations that actually stick with you.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $122. Comfort Double Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $134. Deluxe Double Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $99. Comfort Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $111. Deluxe Single Room with 1 single bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Very friendly staff, good value for money – Tomás from Spain – 27 July 2024 (9/10)

  Superfriendly staff, clean rooms, pretty close to center
  
  What could be improved: Electronic Checkin was a bit tricky, the tram stops right in front, pretty noisy when windows are open

• We enjoyed our stay, Sandra was a pleasure to speak to and most helpful regarding sights to see – Sharon from United States – 6 June 2024 (9/10)

  The atmosphere was great. The hotel owner was beyond nice, informative and accomodating.
  
  What could be improved: No coffee in the room

• Great location, clean hotel, kind staff – Liat from Netherlands – 2 December 2023 (8/10)

  The location is excellent, the hotel was clean, the staff was friendly
  
  What could be improved: The reception closes after a certain hour, but that was something I knew in advance.

• Good value for money. Friendly host. Tram stop in front of the hotel. Walking distance to grocery stores and cafes. I’d – Stella from Malaysia – 30 June 2023 (9/10)

  1. Location
  2. Accessing using digital key
  3. Easy to contact the hotel via WhatsApp
  
  What could be improved: 1. No a/c
  2. No kettle and tea/coffee

• Excellent! – Rosalia from United Kingdom – 23 May 2023 (9/10)

  The place was very clean and it was very quiet, we were able to have a very restful night!

• Location and professionalism in synch – Timothy from Germany – 3 April 2023 (9/10)

  Great hotel …. a small booking problem (my side) was resolved quickly, the check in was superb including being taken to your room, the hotel is superbly located including free street parking over weekend and is only a 5 minute walk to the popular Nordstr and 25 mins to the Rhein/old town.
  Highly recommended !

• Just a perfect classy small hotel – Rando from Egypt – 22 March 2023 (9/10)

  Everyone was very nice and smiling and helpful, the room was on the 1st floor, and with a vue on the street, the furniture is simple and classic which is what i like, you can see several supermarkets around. So everything is there, however just 25 feet (10 meters) from the tram station, and maybe 100 meters from the bus station, in many way: Ideal

• Very good – Torben from Denmark – 27 January 2025 (8/10)

  What could be improved: No bar and restaurant at the hotel – but both Bars, Bakeries and Restaurant's is available close by.

• It was a great trip for the euros and the hotel staff were really nice – Jonathan from United Kingdom – 13 July 2024 (8/10)

  Location was great
  
  What could be improved: On the first night The room was really warm we opened the window for my son but the noise from the trams and traffic was really loud, so had to shut the window. No aircon or heating thermostat in rooms to reduce or control the room
  temperature

• Lovely staff, groovy 70s feel hotel, perfect for my trip to Derendorf. – Sarah from United Kingdom – 4 June 2024 (7/10)

  The staff were amazing and very helpful and kind. We had a good parking space and they helped us reverse in. They spoke English to make up for our terrible German and that was very important.
  
  What could be improved: Can hotels stop providing coffee machines where you press a button. This wasn't the only hotel to do this on our trip to Germany. This wasn't a huge hotel and I personally loved the 70s decor, but it would encourage more guests if they provided a more personal breakfast service. You ordered breakfast the day before and got it in a bag. As it happens this suited us as we then ate it for our lunch as we were travelling. But the only let down in the stay was the way breakfast was presented. As I say the staff were wonderful and I would definitely stay there again.

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