Location. The Hotel Haus am Zoo is located in Dusseldorf, Germany, 500 metres from the zoo and five kilometres from the town centre. Distance to the nearest tram stop is 500 metres and Dusseldorf Airport is five kilometres away. Hotel Features. The five-storey Hotel Haus am Zoo has mature gardens with barbecue grills, a 15-metre outdoor swimming pool (summer only), and a sauna. Additional amenities include conference rooms and complimentary Internet access in public areas. Coffee is available in the lobby and safe-deposit boxes can be found at the front desk. Massage services can be arranged. Underground parking is available (surcharge).

A complimentary buffet break fast is offered each morning. Dinner is served in the hotel restaurant which has a relaxed atmosphere and terrace seating overlooking the gardens. During summer months, there is a barbecue. Room service is available (limited hours).

The hotel offers complimentary bicycle hire. A golf course, children's playground, and tennis courts can be found nearby.

Guestrooms. The 22 guestrooms have contemporary furniture and bright decor with white walls and red carpeting. All have satellite television, direct-dial phones, and high-speed Internet connections. Hair dryers and complimentary newspapers are provided.

Expert Tip. With a network of paths weaving through its meadows and wooded hills, Grafenberger Forest offers a relaxing break from the city.

Room Types:

Double Room:   One double bed. Bright, modern decor with mahogany wood furnishings. Internet connection, satellite television, direct-dial phone, hair dryer, and desk.

Single room:   One twin bed. Bright, modern decor with mahogany wood furnishings. Desk. High-speed Internet access. Satellite TV. Direct-dial phone. Hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Düsseldorf Airport (DUS): Distance to Hotel Haus am Zoo is 5 kilometres, approximately 10 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The Düsseldorf Airport rail station is located on a major axis of Europe's railway network, with approximately 300 trains stopping there every day. A free monorail runs between the terminal building and the railway station. The S7 S-Bahn train leaves from the airport's underground station, located on the terminal building's lower level. Take a train towards Solingen-Ohligs for the city centre. The single fare is around 2 EUR. Bus number 721 travels to the city centre. Change at Worringer Platz and take tram number 708 to Hansaplatz. Taxi fare to the hotel costs around 20EUR - 25 EUR. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Düsseldorf's integrated public transport system includes the S-Bahn (suburban trains), the U-Bahn (metro), buses, and trams. Single tickets cost approximately 2 EUR. Most trams stop running at midnight on weekdays, however, certain lines continue running until 2 a.m.

Driving directions. From the airport, head south towards Dusseldorf. Turn left and take exit to Zentrum. Merge onto B8/Danzinger Strasse toward the A52. Keep to the left toward the A52/Essen. Turn onto the B8 and follow signs for Brehmstrasse. Turn left onto Ostendorfstrasse, then right onto Hansaplatz. Turn right onto Sybelstrasse to find Hotel Haus am Zoo.