The Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt Hotel welcomes guests in the heart of Duisburg’s Old Town, not far from the inner harbor and within walking distance of numerous attractions. Its central location offers ideal conditions for business trips, weekend getaways, and spontaneous stays in the Ruhr region. The nearby city center, with Königstraße, invites you to stroll among its cafés, shops, and international flair. Cultural highlights such as the Lehmbruck Museum and the Theater Duisburg are within easy walking distance and offer a variety of experiences. The city also offers attractive destinations for families, including the Duisburg Zoo with its dolphinarium and koalas. The inner harbor, with its restaurants and bars, creates a special atmosphere where water, industrial architecture, and urban life converge.
The modern rooms offer a high level of comfort and a relaxing retreat. High-quality beds ensure a restful night’s sleep, while a generous breakfast buffet sets the stage for a relaxed start to the day.
Premier Inn is known for its central locations, excellent value for money, and friendly service. With over 70 hotels, the company is continuously expanding its presence. Premier Inn also sets standards in sustainability and inclusion, including through its multi-certified accessible hotels. As part of Whitbread PLC, Premier Inn is one of the leading hotel brands in the United Kingdom.
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Important information about accessibility: certificates
All areas relevant to the inspection meet the quality criteria for the “Accessibility Tested” designation—“accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users.”
We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report.
- A parking space for people with disabilities is available.
- The Rathaus subway station is 170 meters away.
- All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are either step-free/at ground level or accessible via elevators.
- There are no slopes steeper than 4%.
- All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide. Exception: the door to the restroom for people with disabilities is 81 cm wide.
- There is a lowered reception desk.
- There are three rooms designed to be accessible (137, 237, and 337). According to the operator, the rooms are identical in layout.
- The toilet in these rooms is accessible from one side (at least 90 cm). A fold-down grab bar is provided on at least the accessible side of the toilet.
- The sink is wheelchair-accessible, and the mirror is visible even when seated.
- Access to the shower is threshold-free. A grab bar and a shower chair are provided.
- The dining room has tables that are no more than 80 cm high and are wheelchair-accessible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm.
- There is a public restroom for people with disabilities that is accessible from both sides (at least 90 cm). Fold-down grab bars are provided on the left and right sides of the toilet.
All areas relevant to the audit meet the quality criteria for the “Accessibility Tested—Partially Accessible for People with Hearing Impairments and the Deaf” designation.
We have compiled some notes on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report.
- In the event of an audible alarm, there is no additional clearly visible flashing or strobe signal.
- An inductive loop system or another technical solution for people with hearing impairments (e.g., Sennheiser Mobile Connect, Phonak Roger) is available.
- Information is provided in writing.
- Wi-Fi is available.
- In the surveyed rooms (137, 237, and 337), there is at least one freely accessible electrical outlet near the bed.
- A Deafgard device (mobile unit) is available; when a smoke alarm sounds, it activates a vibration pad and a strobe light, and it also functions as a vibrating alarm clock.
- When the doorbell rings or someone knocks on the room door, a flashing signal is displayed that can be seen from all rooms.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed only by an audible signal. Stairs are available as an alternative.
- The dining room features tables with bright, glare-free lighting; there are no lamps standing on or hanging from the tables that obstruct the field of vision or eye contact.
All areas relevant to the audit meet the quality criteria for the “Accessibility Tested—Partially Accessible for People with Visual Impairments and Blind People” designation.
We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Signage (for wayfinding) is designed with clearly legible, high-contrast text and, in some cases, Braille.
- All areas surveyed and accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
- Controls are tactile and easy to locate.
- An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed by an audible signal. The elevator does not announce the floor it is stopping at via voice.
- Stairs have visually high-contrast edges on at least the first and last steps.
- Staircases have handrails on both sides. Tactile indicators showing the floor level are provided at the beginning and end of each flight of stairs.
- The font on the menu is simple and designed with high visual contrast.
We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report.
- The Rathaus subway station is 170 meters away.
- The hotel’s name is clearly visible from the outside.
- Destinations are within sight, or directional signs are placed at visible intervals.
- Printed materials (e.g., business cards, key card holders) bearing the address are clearly displayed.
- The food is clearly displayed in the breakfast room (buffet, counter).
