Hotel Batavia in Dusseldorf, simple and modern both inside and out, boasts a city centre location just 300 metres from the elegant shops and arcades of the city's major shopping street, the K÷nigsallee.

Pale wood furniture, crisp white bed linens and neutral paintwork give the hotel's 30 guestrooms a light, contemporary feel. All rooms have direct dial telephones, satellite television and minibars. Guests can work online in the comfort of their rooms and throughout the hotel's public areas thanks to wireless Internet access.

Guests of the Batavia can start the day in Dusseldorf with a buffet breakfast in the dining room, which features subtle, hand painted murals and browse the daily papers in the lobby lounge with a drink from the bar. Hotel Batavia, Dusseldorf, keeps the front desk open around the clock and has a safety deposit box for guests' valuables. Those with cars will find reserved parking spaces in the nearby garage.

The hotel is within walking distance of many of the city's sights and attractions. Packed with typical German pubs and eateries, the old town is within a kilometre of the hotel; for classic German fare and a wide range of beers, the Schumacher Brewery is within 200 metres.

Business visitors will find the trade fair 10 kilometres away and easily accessible via the city's efficient public transport system.

Dⁿsseldorf international airport is nine kilometres and about a 15 minute journey from the hotel.

Metro line 57 links the airport directly to the city's main railway station. The hotel is approximately 10 minutes from the hotel on foot.

Alternatively, taxis are readily available at both the airport and the station.