The Digital Art Guide

Experience history – your personal audio guide through the collection at the Living Hotel De Medici.

Discover the art collection at the Living Hotel De Medici with our digital art guide. Explore the hotel’s artworks at your own pace while delving deeper into their stories and art-historical context. Information about the individual works and their respective periods provides fascinating insights and brings the collection to life in an engaging and accessible way.

A Journey Through Art and History

What to Expect

More than 30 audio stops guide you through ten areas of the hotel. The tour begins in the Renaissance foyer and takes you through the various salons to the Atrium of the Muses by the panoramic elevator. Audio features provide fascinating insights into selected artworks and their history. You decide which stops you would like to explore and how much time you wish to spend at each one. The free, mobile-optimized art guide is available in German and English.

Get Started

1. Scan the QR code: Scan the QR code at reception, in your room or simply here using your smartphone camera.

2. Open it in your browser: No app and no download required. The art guide runs directly in your browser.

3. Choose a stop & listen: Select an artwork and discover the story behind it.

The Art Collection

A Journey Back in Time

The art collection at the Living Hotel De Medici brings together works from different periods and regions. Among the pieces on display are ancient marble sculptures, European paintings spanning several centuries and historic reliefs. Together, they create a multifaceted collection reflecting different artistic traditions and styles. Integrated throughout the hotel, the artworks contribute to its distinctive atmosphere and bring the history of art and culture to life in many different ways.

The Living Hotel De Medici

Luxury Hotel in Dusseldorf

Located in the heart of Dusseldorf’s Old Town between the Rhine promenade and Königsallee, our luxury hotel in Dusseldorf is the ideal base for business trips, sightseeing and shopping. Discover Dusseldorf from the Living Hotel De Medici and, after an eventful day, enjoy the amenities of our serviced apartments or hotel rooms. Experience warm hospitality in a hotel that sets high standards in comfort, service and design, while an exquisite collection of European art offers inspiration at every turn. Be inspired by our private collection and unwind at the Living Hotel De Medici.

Neighbourhood

The Living Hotel De Medici stands out for its central location. Situated in the heart of Dusseldorf’s Old Town, our hotel is just a few steps from the Rhine, the birthplace of Heinrich Heine and the Deutsche Oper. The renowned Kunstsammlung NRW is located right next door and invites visitors to discover some of Europe’s most significant art treasures, including masterpieces of classical modernism by artists such as Picasso and Klee. The Hofgarten, one of Dusseldorf’s most beautiful parks, is within easy walking distance of the hotel. Königsallee, one of Europe’s most renowned shopping boulevards, is also just around the corner. Thanks to the central location of the Living Hotel De Medici, you can also reach Daniel Libeskind’s famous Kö-Bogen by the nearby Hofgarten, only a short walk away.

Living Among Art

From the stylishly designed Business Room and the wood-panelled Tiroler Room to the spacious Kurfürsten Suite, every category offers a harmonious combination of living, sleeping and working. Many rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchenette, making them ideal for longer stays. High-quality materials, timeless design and a calm, classic elegance create a distinctive retreat in the heart of Dusseldorf.

FAQS

The digital art guide is a complimentary audio guide that allows you to explore Living Hotel De Medici’s art collection independently. More than 30 audio stops guide you through ten areas of the hotel, providing insights into selected artworks, their history and the periods in which they were created.

No. You do not need an additional app. The art guide is optimized for smartphone use and can be opened directly in your browser. No installation or download is required.

Simply scan the QR code at reception or in your room using your smartphone camera. The art guide will then open directly in your browser. Alternatively, you can also access it online.

The art guide is available in German and English.

Yes. An internet connection is required for audio playback. During your stay, you can use the hotel’s complimentary Wi-Fi.

No. You can decide for yourself which areas and stops you would like to explore. Follow the tour according to your interests and at your own pace. We recommend using headphones so you can listen without interruption and avoid disturbing other guests.

Yes. On request, we also offer private guided tours of the art collection for groups of up to 15 people. If you would like to discover the artworks as part of a personal guided tour, you can submit your request here.