There is nothing as painful as spending top dollar on a hotel only to discover that the services are less than what you expected. Most tourists have no qualms about spending a lot of money in a hotel as long as the services thereof warrant the high costs. Below is a list of hotels in the German city of Dusseldorf that will not disappoint you.

1. Hotel Nikko Düsseldorf

For a 5-star hotel, the US$150 per night is a bargain. This hotel is located at the German-Japanese Centre, about 500 meters from the train station and 2 kilometers from the Rhine and Dusseldorf Old Town. It boasts facilities such as the Benkay Restaurant which serves Japanese cuisine as well as the ever popular Nikko spa.

2. Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel

This is one of the most expensive hotels in Dusseldorf with its cheapest room going for US$318 per night. Business travellers would be interested to know that the hotel is near Wilhelm Marx House and Dusseldorf City Hall as well as Dusseldorf Airport. For those traveling for leisure, the hotel is near Museum Kunstpalast and Rhine Tower, and boasts facilities such as a health club and a full service spa.

3. Steigenberger Park Hotel

A stay at this hotel will take you back US$ 249. Be sure to chat with their concierge about sightseeing or unwind in the fitness area. The hotel is near the Dusseldorf City Hall, Koenigsallee and Dusseldorf's historic quarter.

4. InterContinental Düsseldorf

Finally a brand you can recognize, huh? Well, a stay here will take you back US $ 213 per night. It is near Stilwerk Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf City Hall, Rhine Tower, Neuer Zollhof and Museum Kunstpalast. It is popular for its state-of-the-art Wi-Fi, restaurant and bar.

5. Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf

For US$219, you will be able to enjoy this hotel's health club, spa tub, bar, coffee shop, Wi-Fi and many more. You will get easy access to Harbor Bridge, Dusseldorf Gate, and Parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia. If you are travelling on business, you will thank me for being able to get to the airport on time.

Dusseldorf is the place to go for some serious business discussion as well as some memorable side fun.