Essen hôtels

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Offering a 24-hour spa with free fitness centre, creative cuisine, and soundproofed rooms with high-speed internet, this first-class hotel in Essen lies directly beside the Stadtgarten Park and Philharmonic Hall. The air-conditioned rooms and suites of the Sheraton Essen Hotel are decorated in a contemporary style. They all feature satellite TV and an elegant desk. Wellness facilities at the Sheraton Essen include a sauna, steam room, and massage service. The Sheraton’s Restaurant am Park serves varied dishes from the Ruhr region and international cuisine. Guests can also relax in the Bar am Park or on the terrace. The hotel's Link@Sheraton Lounge offers free Wi-Fi, computer terminals, and flat-screen TVs. The Philharmonie/Saalbau Underground Station is opposite the Sheraton Hotel. Trains run to the Grugahalle Exhibition Centre in 5 minutes.

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This 5-star Superior hotel is a 17th century castle offering luxury accommodation, award-winning cuisine, free Wi-Fi internet and free parking. It is located in Essen's south western district of Kettwig. The spacious rooms and suites of the Schlosshotel Hugenpoet feature both modern and antique furniture. They all come with flat-screen TVs. Guests enjoy free entrance and transfer to the nearby fitness club and sauna. Cosmetic treatments and a massage service are available in your room. The NERO restaurant has a Michelin star and serves excellent cuisine from Wednesday to Saturday. Hearty, country-style dishes await you in the Hugenpöttchen restaurant. Both restaurants have terraces where guests can enjoy their meals during the summer. Tennis fans can enjoy a game of tennis on the hotel's outdoor court. The nearby Ruhr river is ideal for cycling. A 20-minute drive will bring you to Essen city centre and Kettwig Stausee train station is 3 kilometres away.

Important information

Please note that table reservation is recommended for the both restaurants. The NERO restaurant is closed from 01 January 2011 until 10 January 2012, from 19 February 2012 until 28 February 2012, and from 31 July 2012 until 21 August 2012. Please note that from October 2011 until May 2012 renovation work is taking place between 08:00 and 18:00. Guests may experience light disturbances.

Room information

The guestrooms feature a soothing interior design and autumnal colour schemes. They include all the modern appliances and facilities for the discerning tourist and travelling professional.

Food & beverage

The hotel restaurant offers a generous, frequently changing menu. In the warm months, up to 120 guests can be served on the spacious terrace overlooking the inner courtyard. Enjoy relaxing drinks and cocktails in the separate bar area.

Area information

The city of Essen and surrounding Ruhrgebiet region have plenty to offer. Discover such attractive destinations as the green Southern belt with its Baldeneysee lake, the historic city districts of Werden and Kettwig, Colosseum Theatre and ancient synagogue. The Zeche and Kokerei Zollverein are a UNESCO cultural heritage.

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This 4-star hotel in the heart of Essen offers modern accommodation and excellent links with the A40 motorway, just a short walk away from the main railway station. The InterCityHotel Essens elegant rooms feature air conditioning, high-quality furnishings, stylish décor, a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi internet access (fees apply). Diners can enjoy a range of regional and international specialities throughout the day in the InterCityHotels restaurant. After your meal, relax with an exotic cocktail or a refreshing draught beer in the hotel bar. Guests at the InterCityHotel will also receive a free ticket for Essens public transport, making all of the citys top attractions easily accessible. Düsseldorf Airport and the Messe Düsseldorf trade fair are both just 30 km away from the InterCityHotel Essen. Essens exhibition centre can be reached in just 10 minutes.

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This 4-star hotel is directly south of Essen city centre. It offers modern rooms, a sauna, swimming pool, good public transport links and private parking. All rooms at the Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen are large with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. A hearty breakfast buffet is available each morning at the Mercure Plaza Essen. The Boxengasse bar serves drinks and snacks. The terrace is open in summer. The Mercure Plaza is a 15-minute walk from Essen city centre, the Grugapark gardens, Folkwang Museum and the Colosseum musical theatre. The Mercure Essen is a 2-minute walk from the Philharmonie/Saalbau underground station. This is 1 stop from Essen Main Station and 3 stops from the Gruga-Halle exhibition centre.

Important information

Please note that it is possible to check out early - even before 07:00.

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This 4-star superior hotel beside the Messe Essen exhibition centre offers free Wi-Fi, modern wellness facilities, and great transport links. Essen’s main train station is 5 minutes away by underground. The ATLANTIC Congress Hotel Essen has air-conditioned rooms and suites with a stylish design, internet access, and tea/coffee makers. The ATLANTIC Hotel offers 2 saunas and a gym with panoramic terrace. Varied cuisine is served in the ATLANTIC'S elegant Restaurant Cuxx, featuring a sun terrace. The ATLANTIC Congress Hotel Essen is a 2-minute walk from the Messe Ost U-Bahn (underground) station. The A52 motorway is 2 minutes away. It takes you to Düsseldorf in 20 minutes.

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Offering a pool and sauna area, this 4-star hotel is located in the quiet Bredeney district, 5 km from Essen city centre. The elegant rooms all feature a balcony. The rooms at the Hotel Bredeney offer cable TV and Wi-Fi access. A hairdryer is provided in the private bathroom, and complimentary mineral water is provided on arrival. Mediterranean-style dishes are served in the Le Bisou restaurant, and a buffet breakfast is served in the Rhapsody restaurant. Guests can dine in the bright conservatory or on the terrace during the summer months. Cocktails and snacks are offered in the Bistro, and there is a bar. Guests can enjoy free use of the spa facilities at the Hotel Bredeney, which include a Finnish sauna, a steam room, and a modern gym. Massages can be booked. The hotel offers great motorway connections with the A52 just 200 metres away. Margarethenhöhe Underground Station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel and provides links to Essen Main Station.

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This 4-star hotel opposite Essen Central Station offers discounted parking, Wi-Fi, and free use of the nearby gym and sauna. The pedestrian area starts outside the hotel. The Mövenpick Hotel Essen has modern, air-conditioned rooms with high ceilings. Wi-Fi via hotspot is available in all areas. The Mövenpick Essen's Handelshof Restaurant serves Swiss food and other international dishes. 80 types of whiskey are on offer at Jimmy's Bar. Guests staying at the Mövenpick Hotel benefit from special prices at the Parkhaus Akazienallee parking garage. This is just 100 metres away.

Important information

Please take your parking ticket to the hotel reception before driving your car out of the Parkhaus Akazienallee garage. You will then be given a special discount.

Hotel information

The TOP CCL Hotel Essener Hof enjoys a tradition of hospitality dating back to 1883. Events rooms are available for parties and seminars of up to 100 people.

Food & beverage

In our restaurant, "Treff Langeoog", you can spend a delightful culinary evening with fish dishes and excellent wines. Our international bar, "Moonlight Express", is a favourite meeting point for regulars and visitors.

Area information

The hotel is within easy reach of Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn and Dortmund airports. Inter-city connections by train and underground are possible. Detailed information and times are available at reception.

Travel information

To find the Essener Hof Hotel easily by car, your landmark is the Gildehof-Building with a turning Mercedes Benz-star on the roof and the Varnhorst-roundabout just next to it. All major streets lead you to this roundabout when you arrive in Essen by motorway (A). From the North (Hannover, Berlin, Hamburg): - Motorway A2 (5), change to B224 southbound into Essen. From the East (Dortmund, Kassel): - Motorway A40 (24), turn right at the end of the exit, follow the tram downhill and cross the railway. From the South (Frankfurt via A3, Düsseldorf and Düsseldorf Airport International via A52): - Motorway A52 (29) and follow this street straight on northbound into Essen. From the West (Duisburg and southern Netherlands): - Motorway A40 (23), after leaving the motorway in a 360 degree turn, the street crosses the railway and leads you to the Varnhorst-roundabout.

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Ideally situated beside the pedestrian zone and main railway station in Essen, this traditional 4-star hotel is a direct underground ride from the exhibition grounds and the Grugapark complex. The TOP City & Country Line Hotel Essener Hof has modern and comfortable rooms. All rooms feature Wi-Fi (at an extra cost) and free satellite TV. Many rooms overlook the quiet courtyard. The TOP CCL Hotel is a short walk from Essen’s main sights. These include the cathedral, Old Synagogue, Philharmonic Hall and several museums. The Essener Hof restaurant serves international specialities. Exclusive whiskies and other drinks are available in the Bar Moonlight Express. The TOP CCL Hotel Essener Hof is also ideal for day trips in Essen’s green surroundings. A 15-minute drive takes you to the Baldeneysee lake and the Villa Hügel mansion with its interesting cultural exhibitions.

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Five function rooms are available for groups and business meetings of between 6 and 120 people.

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The Holiday Inn Essen City Centre offers 168 spacious rooms equipped with all of the modern amenities you require. All of these soundproofed rooms feature free movie and sports channels. Wi-Fi internet access is available in all of the rooms for an additional surcharge.

Travel information

Travelling via public transport from Essen Hauptbahnhof (main railway station): - Take the U11, U17 or U18 underground line towards Berliner Platz/Universität - Exit the train at the Berliner Platz stop (2 stops) - Exit the underground station via the Ostfeldstraße exit - Walk straight and continue past the petrol station - Turn right on to Frohnhauser Straße - The hotel is located at Frohnhauser Straße 6

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This 4-star hotel in Essen city centre offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Sky channels. It is just steps from the Colosseum and the Limbecker Platz square. Holiday Inn Essen City Centre offers an American-style breakfast buffet. Regional and international meals are served in the Amaroso restaurant, which features a pretty terrace. Cocktails and beers are on offer in the lobby bar. Guests enjoy free use of Holiday Inn’s sauna. A small gym is also available. The Berliner Platz U-Bahn (underground) station is just 400 metres away, providing access to the Messe Essen trade fair in less than 10 minutes. Essen Central Station is less than 1 km from the hotel.

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This 4-star hotel is next to Viehofer Platz Tram Stop in the centre of Essen, 300 metres from Porscheplatz square. It offers modern rooms and a stylish restaurant and bar. The soundproofed rooms and suites of the Welcome Hotel Essen all feature satellite TV, extra-long beds and a work desk. The bathrooms all have a hairdryer and shower products. Wi-Fi access is available for an additional fee. Decorated in warm, red tones, the SunnySide à la carte restaurant with terrace serves seasonal cuisine. The Welcome Hotel’s LoungeBar RedCorner has designer furniture and a wide range of drinks. The Welcome Hotel Essen is 600 metres from the Marktkirch church in the centre of Essen. Messe Essen exhibition grounds can be reached in 15 minutes by tram and underground.

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The Hotel Arosa is situated in the heart of Essen’s Rüttenscheid district, amid colourful shops and restaurants. The Martinstraße underground station is located directly in front of the hotel. The Essen exhibition centre, central railway station, theatre, philharmonic hall and university clinic are around a 10-minute walk away. The Düsseldorf exhibition centre and airport are 20 minutes away by car.

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Situated on the shopping and gourmet mile in Essen, this traditional, 4-star hotel is an ideal base for exploring all of the city’s main attractions. The 4-star Hotel Arosa is just a 5-minute walk from the Essen exhibition centre and the Gruga hall, and just a 10-minute walk from Essen’s main railway station. The Hotel Arosa enjoys excellent public transport connections from the local tram stops and underground rail station, taking quickly and easily to all attractions in and around Essen. Savour the comfort and the stylish ambience of the tastefully furnished rooms and suites. Wake up to a delicious complimentary breakfast, which is available from 06:30 each morning. In the evenings you can enjoy traditional German cuisine or Mediterranean dishes in the hotel restaurant, the Moser-Stuben.

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Built in 1910, the Waldhaus Langenbrahm used to be the residence of the coal mine director. In 1993, the villa was completely renovated and adapted to the requirements of the contemporary hotel business. All original dormer windows and bay shapes were carefully preserved. A modern annexe was constructed and linked to the original building.

Room information

The hotel offers 8 single rooms and 22 double rooms, all of which feature high quality black pearwood furnishings created by the same internationally renowned experts responsible for the wooden fittings within Dresden's Semper Opera House. No two rooms are the same, each possessing an individual character. All rooms feature the same amenities and level of comfort, however.

Food & beverage

In the evenings you can relax at our hotel bar. An exclusive selection of wines, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available. The aroma of freshly made coffee, warm bread rolls and croissants drift through the air: After a refreshing night's sleep, start your day the right way with our comprehensive breakfast buffet. On Sundays and bank holidays we offer a laidback breakfast until 11:00. You will of course find current international newspapers in the breakfast room.

Area information

Our hotel lies in the midst of a forested area in Essen's green south. Shopping streets and malls can be found in the immediate vicinity. A golf course and tennis courts can be found just a few minutes away, while a jogging path begins right outside the hotel. The exhibition grounds, the Aalto-Theater, the Folkwang-Museum, the Villa Hügel, the Gruga ("Ruhr Area Gardening Exhibition") and the lake Baldeneysee can all be reached by car in 5-10 minutes.

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Boasting excellent transport connections, this privately run, 4-star hotel enjoys a woodland location in Bredeney, in south Essen. Shops, tennis courts, and golf facilities are just minutes away. The Waldhaus Langenbrahm provides elegant, individually furnished rooms with wireless internet access in peaceful surroundings. The exclusive wood details were specially created by the designers of Dresden’s Semper Opera House. The nearby A52 motorway and Alfredusbad U-Bahn (underground) station provide fast links to the Essen and Düsseldorf exhibition centres and airports. From here, you can drive to the Aalto Theatre, Folkwang Museum, Villa Hügel, the Grugapark park, and lake Beldeneysee within 10 minutes. After a full day, relax with a cocktail in the Waldhaus’s stylish bar.

Hotel information

Our spacious gym and solarium, infra-red cabin with light-bath and bike hire are just some of the amenities we offer. A meeting room with capacity for up to 20 people is available for use.

Food & beverage

On weekends and public holidays we serve a "lie-in" breakfast until 13:00. In the restaurant Wintergarten, our attentive team serve you Mediterranean and regional specialities. After an eventful business day, day at the exhibition centre, at a musical or around the shops, you can enjoy some sophisticated cocktails in our piano bar, select spirits or fresh draft beer. Of course, you can make use of the WLAN alongside your cocktail meeting.

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This hotel is situated near to the A52 and the A40 in a central location in South Essen. Essen exhibition centre as well as the Grugahalle sports stadium are only 1km away, and Düsseldorf and Oberhausen exhibition centres are also not far away. There is a jogging forest right behind the hotel, and Essen's nightlife is only a few minutes walk away. With comfortable rooms and apartments suitable for those with allergies, a gym with a solarium, free bike hire, WLAN in the whole hotel as well as satellite TV, we are the perfect hosts for business travellers, trade show visitors, culture vultures and sports fans. You will be impressed by the hospitality of this hotel. Here you will experience a new and quite different kind of accommodation.

Important information

Please contact the hotel in advance via telephone if arriving after 18:00.

Hotel information

The charming Margarethenhoehe is a part of one of the oldest “Garten Stadt” projects and was built by the Krupp company at the beginning of the last century. It was fully reconstructed after the war and the Mintrops hotel is just one of the many lovely buildings in the area.

Food & beverage

The restaurant is open daily from 12:00 to 23:00. Brunch can be enjoyed every Sunday from 11:00 to 14:00.

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Situated around 5 kilometres south-west of Essen’s city centre, this charming hotel lies on the old market square of historic Margarethenhoehe, just a 2-minute walk from the nearest U-Bahn (underground) station. The spacious, modern rooms of the Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe feature contemporary art décor and free wireless internet access. A delicious buffet breakfast is available each morning, providing you with enough energy for a busy day of sightseeing or attending the nearby trade fair grounds. The Mintrops's stylish restaurant, M, offers a wide range of international cuisine and tasty regional dishes. You can round off a pleasant evening at the bar with a fine wine, freshly tapped beer or exotic cocktail.

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This 4-star hotel offers modern accommodation, spa facilities and free parking in Burgaltendorf. It lies a short walk from the old castle ruins and 11 kilometres from Essen city centre. Choose between comfortable gallery rooms and designer cottage rooms at the Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf. All are equipped with satellite TV, a minibar and Wi-Fi internet access (for a fee). Why not treat yourself to the tasty breakfast buffet available each morning, before setting out to explore your surroundings. You can hire a bike directly from the hotel and explore the Ruhr countryside at your own pace. The Mintrops Land Hotel's wellness area invites you to take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, relax in the Finnish sauna or solarium, or book a massage. In the evenings, look forward to excellent, seasonal cuisine, fine wines and freshly tapped beers at Mumm's restaurant or in the Laiwenstrupp bistro. The bistro features works of art by Swiss artist, Christine Frost. When the weather is fine, guests are welcome to enjoy their meals and refreshments outside on the terrace. The stylish Quaterkunte bar is an ideal spot to round off the evening with your favourite drink.

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This colourful hotel is 2.5 km north of Essen city centre. Hotel Petul offers modern rooms and apartments with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a chic Mediterranean design. The bright rooms of Hotel Petul City Garden feature with soft wood furnishings. All rooms include a work desk, private bathroom, a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Herzogstraße tram stop is a 5-minute walk away. The 107 tram line offers direct connections to the Music Theatre, Zollverein Museum, Essen Town Hall and Essen Main Station. A rich buffet breakfast is served until 11:00 daily in the main building of Hotel Petul Essen. This is 1.5 km away, and just 200 metres from Ernestinenstraße tram stop. Hotel Petul offers free on-site parking. It also has a bicycle cellar and repair garage for guests exploring the Ruhr Area by bicycle.

Important information

Guests are kindly requested to check in and check out at Hotel Petul's main building at Distelkamp 1. This is 1.1 km away, 200 metres from Ernestinenstraße tram stop. Breakfast is also served in the main building.

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This 3-star hotel in Essen city centre is just 500 metres from Essen Train Station. It offers modern, themed rooms, underground parking and free Wi-Fi internet in all areas. The art Hotel Körschen offers individually furnished rooms with urban themes. All feature modern art and a flat-screen TV with over 300 channels. Guests receive a welcome drink on arrival and a bottle of water in their rooms. A rich breakfast buffet is available each morning. Bicycles can be hired for free from the Körschen. Essen’s Glockenspiel bells are just a 5-minute walk away.

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This hotel offers free private parking, free Wi-Fi, free use of local transport and 1 free set of minibar drinks. It is a 10-minute walk from Limbecker Platz and Essen's main train station. The large rooms of the City Hotel Essen have big windows with city views. Facilities include a safe and minibar. A breakfast buffet is available each morning at the City Hotel Essen. The hotel also has a lobby bar. Guests can use the hotel's sauna at no extra charge. The Rheinischer Platz tram stop is just outside the hotel. It runs to the railway station in 5 minutes and to the exhibition centre in 10 minutes. The University of Duisburg-Essen is a 4-minute walk away.

Hotel information

Extra hotel services: vegetarian dishes available.

Food & beverage

Please visit our bistro "Mephisto". We can recommend our local and international cuisine, or you can visit the bistro for a nice nightcap.

Travel information

From the A52 (direction Essen), you take the exit 28 Essen-Rüttenscheid/Messe - then you must follow the Alfredstrasse and follow the signs "Messe". Then you go straight ahead and at the second junction you turn to the right to the Zweigertstrasse. Follow this road straight ahead and directly after you have passed the BAUHAUS you turn to the right into Rüttenscheider Platz; straight ahead is the Hedwigstrasse.

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This 3-star, family-run hotel lies in the tranquil Rüttenscheid district of Essen, and is centrally located within easy reach of the Essen exhibition centre, main railway station and Düsseldorf Airport. The Hotel Rheinischer Hof offers comfortable accommodation. On checking in, guests enjoy a welcome drink and a complimentary bottle of water. From the Rheinischer Hof you can easily walk to the Grugahalle (hall), Grugapark (park) and the Essen exhibition centre within 15 minutes. Otherwise, the hotel is just 80 metres from the nearest nearby tram stop and underground railway station, taking to quickly and easy to all parts of Essen. Guests at the Hotel Rheinischer Hof also enjoy a complimentary ticket for the use of the local transport network during their stay.

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This hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Limbecker Platz Shopping Centre and 2 underground stops from Essen Central Station. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a 24-hour reception. Each of the brightly decorated rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Essen City Centre features free tea/coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom. A varied, continental breakfast buffet is prepared at the Essen Holiday Inn. In the evenings, guests can relax in the Blue Moon Bar. The Holiday Inn Express City Centre is a 4-minute walk from Berliner Platz Underground Station. Trains run directly to Essen Trade Fair and other Ruhr Area attractions.

Important information

Please note that some renovation work will be taking place from 21 November 2011 to 23 December 2011 and from 03 January 2012 to 16 January 2012. Noise disruption will be kept to a minimum, and between 09:00 and 18:00.

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The Hotel Atelier Garni offers modern rooms, a daily breakfast buffet, and free Wi-Fi internet. It is located in Essen city centre, just a 5-minute walk from the Colosseum Theatre. Each room at the Hotel Atelier Garni has cable TV channels, tea/coffee facilities and a private bathroom. A large breakfast buffet is available each morning in the Hotel Atelier’s bright breakfast room. The Atelier also offers free public parking spaces. The Universität Essen Underground Station is just 200 metres away from the Hotel Atelier Garni.

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This hotel provides free tea/coffee facilities and rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TVs. Brunnen Hotel has a 24-hour reception and is a 5-minute bus journey from Essen Central Station. A large breakfast buffet is provided in the Brunnen's breakfast room, which stays open all day. A complimentary soft drink is available from the refrigerator. Guests can relax in the bar or TV lounge in the evenings. The Cäcilienstraße tram and bus stops are just outside the Brunnen Hotel. Rüttenscheider Stern Underground Station is a 5-minute walk away, and provides a quick connection to Essen Trade Fair. Drivers are just 5 minutes from the A40 and A52 motorways. Free parking spaces are available in the area surrounding the hotel.

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This 3-star hotel offers large and modern rooms with a kitchenette and flat-screen TV. It lies in the Stoppenberg district, a direct tram ride from Essen city centre and 12 minutes from Messe Essen Exhibition Centre. All rooms at Hotel Petul City are between 24 m² and 30 m². All kitchenettes feature a microwave and a kettle. Landline phone calls within Germany are free. A breakfast buffet is available at Hotel Petul Essen each morning. Guests can also relax in the cosy bar. Katzenbachstraße tram stop is 200 metres from Petul City Hotel Essen. Duisburg-Essen University is 500 metres away. Hotel Petul offers free parking. It is a few minutes from the A40 motorway, offering links throughout the Ruhr Area.

Important information

The reception, bar and breakfast room are located in the hotel's main building. This is located 1.5 km away, at Distelkamp 1.

Hotel information

The hotel offers one meeting room.

Food & beverage

Enjoy the urban flair of Ruettenscheid, the most lively district of Essen. Or have a nice drink in our hotelbar.

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Located in Essen in the heart of the Ruhr Area, this 3-star hotel offers comfortable rooms and excellent public transport links, less than 2 km from the main railway station. The Hotel Alma's bright and spacious rooms feature a private bathroom, comfy beds and Wi-Fi internet access (a small fee applies). Guests can also expect a rich breakfast buffet each morning. An underground station can be found just 150 metres away from the Hotel Alma, providing easy access to Essen's most popular sights. These include the UNESCO-listed Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and the Essener Münster cathedral. After an eventful day, relax and socialise with a cold beer or a glass of fine wine at the Alma's cosy bar. Drivers will benefit from free parking spaces right outside the hotel.

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This 3-star hotel in the quiet Altendorf district of Essen offers rooms and apartments with free Wi-Fi, a garden terrace, and easy access to the A40 motorway and local trams. The non-smoking Hotel Palla provides modern rooms and apartments with a bright design. A varied breakfast buffet is available at the family-run Palla every day. The Bockmühle and Röntgenstraße tram stops are a 10-minute walk away from the Hotel Palla. Essen’s city centre and Messe exhibition grounds are about 6 km away from the Hotel Palla.

Important information

Please note that the reception is open from 13:00 to 22:00 from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, it is only open from 18:30 until 22:00. Check-in is possible from 18:30 until 22:00 on Sundays. Check-out is available between 07:00 and 11:00 from Mondays to Saturdays. It is available between 08:00 and 11:00 on Sundays. Guests arriving outside of these hours must call the hotel in advance. They will then receive a personal code for the hotel's key box.

Area information

Several restaurants can be found nearby. Thanks to its location, the hotel has easy access to the motorways A40, A52 and A3.

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The hotel is only 3.5 km from Essen exhibition centre and 22 km from Düsseldorf exhibition centre. It enjoys a central location between the popular areas of Mülheim/Heissen and Essen/Haarzopf. 700 metres away you will find the Rhein-Rhur shopping centre.

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This 3-star hotel is between Essen and Gelsenkirchen, a 10-minute walk from Altenessen Station. It offers rooms, apartments, free parking and good motorway access. All rooms and apartments of the Hotel Böll Garni have cable TV and Wi-Fi internet. The apartments include a kitchenette. A breakfast buffet is available each morning at the Hotel Böll Essen. A free internet terminal can be found in the lobby. The Böll Altenessen is steps from the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Park underground station. The Messe/Gruga exhibition centre is only 15 minutes away by train. The A40 and A42 motorways are a short drive away. These provide good road access to all parts of the Ruhr Area.

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This 3-star country hotel in Kettwig offers free Wi-Fi internet and free parking. It lies just a 10-minute walk from the train station and a 15-minute train ride from Essen. The family-run Hotel Landhaus Knappmann provides spacious rooms and suites decorated in a modern style. All have cable TV and a minibar. A rich breakfast is served each morning. The breakfast room offers views of the gardens. The restaurant and pub offers traditional North-Rhine Westphalian dishes and beer. The Landhaus Knappmann lies in the pretty Ruhr valley. There are many hiking and cycling trails nearby. Schloss Landsberg Castle is a 10-minute walk away.

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This 3-star hotel is situated in the Rüttenscheid district in the centre of Essen, close to the exhibition centre and all of the city’s main tourist attractions. Thanks to its central location, Hotel Jung provides comfortable accommodation for business travellers or guests visiting Essen on a city break. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in the comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms. Wake up to a rich buffet breakfast to prepare you for an eventful day. The Hotel Jung enjoys excellent public transport connections to all parts of Essen. You are just a 5-minute walk from the Essen exhibition centre.

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Offering spacious rooms with free WLAN, this hotel in Essen enjoys quick public transport connections to the city centre. The trade fair is a 15-minute drive away. The modern rooms of the Hotel Petul Residenz feature a flat-screen TV and luxurious showers. Guests can make free phone calls within the German telephone network, and most rooms feature a balcony. Trams are just a few steps away, providing you with direct connections to the centres of both Essen and Partenkirchen. The A40 motorway is a 5-minute drive away and allows easy access throughout the Ruhr area. Guests will find free parking spaces close to the hotel. Within walking distance, you find the UNESCO-listed Zollverein industrial complex, the Sportpark Am Hallo and the 11th-century church, Maria in der Not. Between sightseeing and business trips, guests can relax in the peaceful courtyard of the Petul Residenz.

Important information

Please note that the reception and breakfast lounge are located in the main building (Essener Str. 11-13), 200 metres away.

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This 3-star hotel in Essen's Rüttenscheid district enjoys convenient underground and motorway connections. It is located close to the Gruga events venue and exhibition centre. The rooms at the Hotel An der Gruga are spacious and offer free Wi-Fi internet access. Bicycles can be rented for free at the Hotel An der Gruga. Nearby attractions include the Baldeneysee Lake and Museum Folkwang. The Hotel An der Gruga is just a 5-minute walk from the Messe Ost/Gruga-Halle underground station. This provides public transport links to Essen’s main railway station, Düsseldorf Airport and the Düsseldorf exhibition centre. The A52 motorway is just a 3-minute drive from the Hotel An der Gruga.

Hotel information

Our hotel is located in the museum district of the sprawling shopping district of Essen Rüttenscheid. Although the hotel is located in a quiet area, one can quickly reach the convention centre, university hospital, district courthouse, the museum centre with the Folkwang and Ruhrland museum, Gruga centre, Gruga park and Essen Fair. Also, companys such as Evonik, Siemens, WAZ-Medien, RWE, Eon-Ruhrgas, Hochtief, Man-Ferrostaal, Schenker, Evag and Telecom can be easily reached.

Room information

Not only the quiet guest rooms and the calm environment contribute to a relaxed stay but also the assurance to be catered 24 hours a day. We provide smoking and non-smoking rooms and one allergy-friendly room.

Food & beverage

We serve a sumptuous breakfast buffet every morning.

Travel information

The motorways A52, A40 and the central station are just 5 driving minutes away. The airport and the trade fair centre of Dusseldorf can be reached in 25 driving minutes. The airport of Essen-Mulheim is only 10 minutes from the hotel. Take the lines 11, 102 or 107 from the central station and get off at "Ruttenscheider Stern". You may also take the line no. 17 to "Gemarkenplatz".

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Our quiet hotel with 40 beds is located in the museum district of the vibrant shopping area of Essen-Ruettenscheid. Despite the absolute peaceful location you can reach all major points of interest in only a few minutes, such as the trade fair centre, the university medical centre, the state court, and the Gruga convention hall and park.

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This hotel in Essen's Stoppenberg district, 1 km from the Zeche Zollverein (UNESCO historic coal mine) and 6 km from the exhibition centre, offers attractive rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access. The newly renovated rooms of the Hotel Petul Ernestine are decorated in warm colours and furnished in an elegant, modern style. Drivers will appreciate easy access to the A40, A52 and A42 motorways, and the Petul Ernestine provides free, on-site parking. There are excellent bus and tram links between Stoppenberg and the centre of Essen.

Important information

Please note that the reception and breakfast lounge are located in the main building (Essener Str. 11-13), 400 metres away.

Room information

Sleep in one of our modern equipped, light rooms. Our hotel has a handicapped accessible entry, as well as a handicapped accessible WC.

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This 3-star hotel offers cosy accommodation and a traditional restaurant in the Borbeck district of Essen, just steps away from the Schloss Borbeck castle and Borbeck railway station. Comfortably furnished rooms equipped with an en suite bathroom and a range of modern amenities await you at the Hotel am Schloss Borbeck. Furthermore, you can expect a tasty breakfast buffet each morning. In the hotel's Gasthof Krebs restaurant you can enjoy typical German and international dishes and a variety of beverages. In summer months, you can drink and dine on the large patio, or in the delightful beer garden. Wi-Fi internet access via hotspot is available throughout the Hotel am Schloss Borbeck for a small fee.

Room information

Modern art enhances the flair of the sophisticated interior design. You will find all the contemporary amenities you need. The personalised service and friendly atmosphere will make your stay simply unforgettable.

Food & beverage

Boasting 2 Michelin stars, the Résidence restaurant is among Germany’s finest eateries. The skilled chef Henri Bach and his team have been conjuring up creative, first-rate cuisine for several years. The elegant dining areas invite you to enjoy the hues and ambience of a Cheval-Blanc in style. Reservations are strongly recommended in order to secure one of the restaurant’s 50 seats. On mild summer evenings, enjoy the elegantly appointed terrace. Savour the lavish breakfast buffet here during the warm months and enjoy the shade provided by the old trees.

Travel information

You take the motorway A 52. Please leave the A 52 at the exit Essen-Kettwig. Turn right and follow the sign towards “Kettwig” The street is called “Meisenburgstraße” and turns later into the “Graf-Zeppelin-Straße”. After 4,5 km you see a “ESSO” petrol station on your left hand side. At the next intersection with a traffic light you turn left into the “Schmachtenbergstraße”. The second street to the right is already our street “Auf der Forst” After 200 m you will see the Résidence on your right. W E L C O M E !

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Situated among idyllic woodlands south of Essen, this Art Nouveau villa enjoys easy access to the cities of Essen and Düsseldorf. The Hotel Residence offers comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms. In the evening, treat yourself to the hotels top-class cuisine prepared by the Michelin-starred chef and his talented team. Go on walks through the woodlands and enjoy the picturesque surroundings and fresh air. Travel to the nearby trade fairs of Essen and Düsseldorf for a rewarding day of business. International visitors will appreciate the hotels proximity to the Düsseldorf airport (18 km).

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This 3-star hotel offers a free breakfast buffet and free parking. It is a direct tram ride from the centre of Essen and a 10-minute walk from Borbeck Castle. All rooms at the Hotel Am Schlosspark include cable TV and safe. Some also feature a balcony, and Wi-Fi access is available for an extra charge. The Hotel Am Schlosspark is located in the peaceful Borbeck district of Essen. Trams are a few steps away, and Essen-Borbeck train station can be reached on foot in 2 minutes.

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This 3-star hotel in Essen is a 1-minute walk from the Limbecker Straße and Limbecker Platz Shopping Centre. It offers bright rooms with wooden furniture, cable TV and Wi-Fi internet. The family-run Hotel Lindenhof offers a breakfast buffet each morning in the breakfast room. In the evening, guests can order drinks from the bar here too. Directly outside the Lindenhof, guests will find restaurants, bars and cafés. The Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn (underground) station is a 5-minute walk away from the hotel. It offers direct links to the train station and Gruga exhibition centre.

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This 3-star hotel offers comfortable accommodation in Essen, a short stroll from the nearest U-Bahn (underground) station, which can bring you into the city centre in just 10 minutes. The cosy rooms of the KCH Hotel Astoria are well equipped, and guests are welcome to use the free internet access provided in the public areas of the hotel. Look forward to a generous, complimentary buffet breakfast each morning, which offers a wide and tasty choice of foods, providing a great start to your day. After an eventful day, why not relax in the sauna or work out in the fitness room. The Astoria lies in the Altenessen district of Essen, within easy reach of the exhibition grounds of both Essen and Düsseldorf, and the main attractions and shopping areas of the city.

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Just 3 km from Essen city centre, this 3-star hotel offers soundproofed rooms, a sun terrace, and free private parking. Bauminghausstraße Underground Station is only 300 metres away. The modern rooms at Maxis Hotel include cable TV, desk, and free telephone calls to German landlines. Free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms and all public areas. Large buffet breakfasts are available at Maxis in the mornings. Guests can also eat outside in warm weather. Essen-Altenessen Train Station is a 10-minute walk from Hotel Maxis. The Messe Essen Exhibition Centre is a 15-minute drive away.

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This 3-star hotel features a sailor's bar, good public transport connections and free parking. It lies in the Rüttenscheid district of Essen, a 3-minute walk from the Grugahalle exhibition hall. Parkhotel Essen is a beautiful Art Nouveau villa. The renovated rooms are tastefully furnished. A continental breakfast is available each morning in the Parkhotel Essen. This is included in the room rate. The Sailor's Pub opens at 18:00 each evening. It serves German and Mediterranean dishes. The beer garden is open in summertime. The nearby Martinstraße underground station is just 3 stops from Essen's main railway station. There is a tram stop just 100 metres from the Parkhotel. The Parkhotel is just a 3-minute drive from the A52 motorway. This provides quick connections to Düsseldorf Airport and the Düsseldorf exhibition centre.

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This modern 3-star hotel has rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi in Essen's Rüttenscheid district. It offers easy access to public transport and the A52 motorway. The quietly located Hotel Maximilians has individually furnished rooms with bathrooms. Bicycles can be rented for free at Hotel Maximilians. The Florastrasse tram stop and Messe West-Süd/Gruga underground station are about a 10-minute walk away. The exhibition centre is here.

Hotel information

Our contemporary meeting rooms are suited for events for 5 to 40 people. On request the hotel provides adequate technical equipment like a flipchart, overhead projector, screen, pin board, VCR, TV, telephone and fax/modem connection.

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This rustic hotel is located only a few minutes’ drive from Essen’s city centre and just a 6-minute walk from the lovely Schloß Borbeck manor house and park. The 3-star Gimken Landhaushotel offers quiet, individually furnished rooms with modern amenities. Get your day off to a good start with the Gimken hotel’s comprehensive breakfast buffet which is included in the room price. In the evening, regional and international specialities are served in the restaurant, with a focus on French cuisine. During fine weather, sit out on the terrace, where you can also dine. Top up your tan in the lovely garden with pond when it’s sunny, or use the solarium. Unwind in the sauna or go for a workout in the gym.

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This hotel is located in the Stoppenberg district of Essen, just 2.5 km from the city centre. It provides Mediterranean-style rooms, free parking and good links with the A40 motorway. Each room at the Hotel Petul am Zollverein has a private bathroom, satellite TV and Wi-Fi internet access. Hotel Petul offers a breakfast buffet every day. During the evenings, German beer, spirits and snacks are served at the hotel bar. The Ernestinenstraße tram stop is 200 metres from the Petul am Zollverein, providing a link to Essen Main Train Station in around 15 minutes. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex is 3 tram stops away.

Important information

In case of early departure or late arrival, the hotel will charge an extra fee for the dates which were booked but not used. The reception is always open. If you intend to arrive after 22:00, kindly indicate your exact time of arrival in advance.

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This family-run hotel is in a quiet side street, between Essen Main Station and the exhibition centre. It offers a daily buffet breakfast and good public transport connections. All rooms at the 2-star Hotel Hoffmann feature a TV and Wi-Fi. Rooms are available with or without a bathroom. Breakfast is provided in the bright breakfast room each morning. Hotel Hoffmann is just a 2-minute walk from the Rüttenscheider Stern underground station. There are nearby bus and tram links to all parts of Essen. Essen’s main railway station or the Grugapark exhibition hall are a 15-minute walk or just 2 direct underground stops away from the Hotel Hoffmann. The Hotel Hoffmann is just 1 km from the A40 or A52 motorways. These provide good road access throughout the Ruhr Area.

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This new hotel lies in the pedestrian area in the heart of Essen, 500 metres from Essen Main Station and Essen Cathedral. Motel One Essen features a 24-hour lounge. The air-conditioned rooms at the Motel One Essen feature a sleek, turquoise design and designer lighting. A flat-screen TV, iPod dock and private bathroom with shower are included in every room A buffet breakfast is served daily in the One Lounge, where guests can enjoy snacks, drinks and lounge music all day long. Guests booking breakfast also receive free Wi-Fi in their rooms. Motel One is 200 metres from Hirschplatz Underground Station. It is 3.5 km from the Essen Exhibition Centre and a 25-minute drive from Düsseldorf Airport.

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A direct underground ride from Essen city centre and Essen Central Station, this hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free Sky TV and free Wi-Fi. Free on-site parking is provided. Each room at the B & B Hotel Essen has a flat-screen TV and a colourful bathroom with shower. All rooms can be reached by elevator. A breakfast buffet is available each morning in the bright breakfast room. The B & B also has vending machines for snacks and drinks. B & B Essen is a 5-minute walk from restaurants, shops and a bowling centre. Berliner Platz Underground Station is an 8-minute walk away.

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This 2-star-superior hotel in Essen is a 2-minute walk from Essen Main Station. The Ibis Essen offers a free business centre as well as free Wi-Fi in the lobby or bar. The Ibis Essen has spacious rooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, and modern bathrooms. There is also a free internet terminal in the lobby. A large breakfast buffet is served between 04:00 and 12:00 every day at the Ibis Essen. Snacks and drinks are available 24 hours a day. The Essen Exhibition Centre is just 3.8 km away. The Hollestraße tram stop and Hauptbahnhof Underground Station are within a 5-minute walk of the Ibis Essen. Private parking spaces are available at the Ibis Essen. The A40 motorway is a 3-minute drive away.

Important information

Please note that renovation work will take place from 24 October 2011 until 02 February 2012.

Food & beverage

The rustic and cosy meeting spot in the evening is “The Eule” – a pub situated in the same building. Here, you can enjoy German, home-style cuisine and 5 sorts of superior beer. Sport events can be watched on a large plasma screen. Enjoy live Bundesliga matches with home-made pea soup on Saturdays! “You come as a foreigner, and leave as a friend!”

Area information

You can reach the Ruettenscheider Strasse with restaurants and boutiques in 5 walking minutes. In direct proximity there are the philharmonics as well as the Folkwang Museum. A motorway junction is only 1.5 km from the hotel.

Travel information

Via the highway B52 from Duesseldorf: Take exit “Ruettenscheid“, and turn left into Alfredstrasse. Follow the street direction city centre. At the 2nd crossroad turn right into Zweigertstrasse. The extension of this street is Klarastrasse. The hotel is located 300 metres further on the right hand side.

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Located in the Rüttenscheid district, on the southern outskirts of Essen, this family-run, 2-star hotel offers excellent road and public transport access to the city centre and exhibition grounds. Hotel Fabritz offers cosy rooms with all modern amenities, including free wireless internet access. Have a wine or beer in the evenings in the downstairs bar, Die Eule, and enjoy typical German cuisine while watching major sports events on the 3 plasma TVs. Situated close to the a tram stop and the ring road around Essen, Hotel Fabritz is an ideal base for visitors to the exhibition centre or the historic attractions in the heart of Essen. The Philharmonie music hall and Folkwang museum are within walking distance from the hotel.

Important information

In order to guarantee excellent service we kindly ask you to inform us in advance if you intend to arrive outside of the hotel's check-in hours.

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The Casino Rehmannshof is a privately run hotel in Essen-Kupferdreh. Just 12 km south of the city centre, it offers well-equipped rooms, free Wi-Fi and a daily breakfast buffet. Offering views of the surrounding countryside, the Rehmannshof’s rooms have a modern bathroom and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests are welcome to relax in the Casino Rehmannshof’s communal fireplace room. There is also a large terrace overlooking green fields. Private parking is free at the Rehmannshof, and the A44 motorway is just 1 km away.

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This family-run hotel is set on the Ruhrtalradweg bicycle route in the quiet Essen district of Kettwig. It offers daily breakfast buffets, a free car park, and good road connections. The rooms of the Hotel Zur Flora provide views of the countryside surrounding the River Ruhr. Wi-Fi via hotspot is available in all areas. Essen city centre is a 20-minute drive away from the Zur Flora. Nearby attractions include the Schloss Hugenpoet palace, just a 5-minute drive away. The Hotel Zur Flora is an ideal base for hiking and cycling trips in the Ruhrtal nature park. The A52 motorway is a 10-minute drive away.

Important information

Please contact the hotel in advance if you wish to arrive after 18:00.