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Centrally located in Essen’s pedestrian area, this hotel offers a spa with sauna and hot tub, Wi-Fi access, and free private parking. The Porscheplatz Square Tram Stop is 400 metres away. All modern rooms at the 2-star Ambassador Hotel feature satellite TV, a desk, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Non-smoking rooms are available on request. A rich buffet breakfast is provided at the Ambassador every day. A wide range of cafés and restaurants are located within a 10-minute walk of the hotel. The reception at the Ambassador Essen is open 24 hours a day.

Hotel information

The mine hotel was built in a neo-Gothic style in 1903 and provides the centre point of the "Zeche Bonifacius“ monument. This extraordinary building offers a 16-metre high, 170 m2 cathedral style hall around which the rooms are grouped: a unique setting for meetings and special events. In addition, the hotel offers "RevierRad" bicycle hire as well as a Hotel-KombiTicket (only on request), which entitles you to free public transport within the Rhine-Ruhr region ("VRR") for the duration of your stay. This ticket can be obtained at reception. New: Our guests can use the training and sauna area in the "Essener Fitness Camp" free of charge (just 50 metres from the hotel).

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The Hotel Alte Lohnhalle Kultur- & Tagungshotel (cultural/business hotel) is one of the most unusual hotels in the Ruhr region. There are several attractive preserved coal mines in the region, but what makes this hotel special is its combination of industrial heritage and individual hospitality.

Food & beverage

Breakfast: Enjoy your breakfast in a hall which radiates the beauty of historical architecture. Bar: The bar, like reception, is open until approximately 22:00 daily – on request it can stay open longer. Please take note of our new wine list. Restaurant: The fact that we are located in the Ruhr region becomes particularly obvious in our restaurant. We serve fresh regional cuisine without the aid of expensive gadgets, and classic dishes from a time when bourgeois dishes still stood for quality.

Room information

In our hotel, a love of tradition is combined with a love of modern, simple furnishings and comfort. Our guest rooms are individual and spacious, and some feature classic modern furniture from the 20th century. Here you can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep, far away from the streets.

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Situated in the pretty Rüttenscheid district just south of Essen city centre, this hotel offers cosy rooms, traditional cuisine and easy access to the Grugahalle stadium and Grugapark exhibition centre. Built in 1906, the family-run Rüttenscheider Hof features a personal ambience and enjoys a proud tradition of hospitality. All rooms have been modernised to include an en suite bathroom, TV, telephone and Wi-Fi internet access (at an additional charge). Get your eventful day in Essen off to an ideal start with the rich breakfast buffet which is available between 06:30 and 10:00. The central location of the Rüttenscheider Hof makes it ideal for guests planning to visit the Essen Philharmonie, the Aalto Theater and the Colosseum. The hotel is just a 25-minute walk from the centre of town, and a 2-minute walk from the nearest underground station. Essen's main railway station is just 2 underground stops away, ensuring guests good transport access throughout the city and the entire Ruhr Area.

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Just 300 metres from Essen Central Station, this family-run hotel offers traditional-style rooms with satellite TV, daily buffet breakfasts, and a 24-hour reception. Wi-Fi is free in the lobby. Colourful rooms with light wooden furniture and private bathroom are offered by Hotel Kessing. All are easily accessible by elevator. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the Kessing’s spacious dining room, featuring modern art. Different restaurants can be found near Hachestraße. Essen Hauptbahnhof Underground Station is a 5-minute walk from the Kessing Hotel. Trains run to the Messe Essen Exhibition Centre in 10 minutes. Private parking is available at the Kessing on request. Drivers are only 30 minutes from Düsseldorf Airport.

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Located in the beautiful Ruhr Valley, this hotel offers quick connections to Düsseldorf Airport and varied breakfast buffets. It stands beside tennis courts and a restaurant. Newly opened in October 2010, the Rutherbacher Hof has modern rooms and suites which are decorated in warm browns, beiges and creams. Each room has a TV, work desk and private bathroom. There is a bus stop just outside the Rutherbacher. Buses run to Kettwig Train Station, which is 1 km away and provides direct connections to Essen and Düsseldorf. The Messe Essen and Messe Düsseldorf Exhibition Centres are only about 20 minutes away by car. The A52 motorway is 10 minutes away. Free parking is available at the Rutherbacher Hof.

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Located in Essen’s green Kettwig district, this charming hotel features a timber-framed exterior and a spacious beer garden. Guests enjoy local cuisine, free Wi-Fi and 2 bowling alleys. Built in 1817, the Sengelmannshof has individually furnished rooms with a TV and minibar. Interiors are warmly decorated in soft beige or orange colours, and all rooms include a bathroom. International and regional meals are served in Sengelmannshof’s rustic restaurant with dark wooden furniture and wooden beams. Fresh draught beers and snacks are on offer in the Rübenkeller cellar restaurant. There is also a cosy pub and a lounge with fireplace. Kettwig S-Bahn Train Station is 2 km away, connecting you directly to Essen and Düsseldorf. Essen Airport and the Haus Oefte Golf Club are just a 10-minute drive from the Sengelmannshof.

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Run since 1909, thus traditional hotel is just 7 km from Essen city centre. It features spa and fitness facilities and rooms with free Wi-Fi. A satellite TV, work desk with telephone, and marble flooring are featured in every room at the Wilhelmshöhe. A rich, freshly prepared buffet breakfast is served each morning in the Wilhelmshöhe’s breakfast room. Drinks are available from the on-site vending machine. The fitness centre invites guests to enjoy a workout. Visitors can also enjoy relaxing sessions in the sauna and solarium. The historic Borbeck Castle is 1 km away. The A40 motorway is 2 km from the hotel, offering connections across the North Rhine-Westphalia region.

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This family-run guest house is situated in Essen, just a 10-minute drive from the city centre. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and stylish rooms and apartments with flat-screen TV. The bright, modern rooms at Am Zollverein offer a view of the Förderturm Tower. Apartments with kitchen and air-conditioning are also available. Breakfast is served every morning in the Zollverein's bright breakfast room. Free hot and cold drinks are available from 11:00 until 21:00. Guests can visit Horst Castle or swim in the Baldeneysee Lake, both a 20-minute drive from Pension am Zollverein. Bicycles are available to rent from the hotel. The Zollverein Süd tram stop, just 100 metres from the hotel, provides a direct connection to Essen Central Station in 15 minutes.

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This family-run hotel in Hügel in Essen lies on the shore of the lovely Baldeneysee lake in the industrial Ruhrgebiet's green belt. Varied buffet breakfasts are available in the mornings. The Parkhaus Hügel offers modern, comfortable rooms. Dine in the Parkhaus Hügel restaurant, where you can try regional specialities. In warm weather, you can be served on the lovely terrace. Free private parking is available at the hotel. Leave your car here and go for a bike ride or walk along the Ruhrtalradwanderweg trail, which leads right past the hotel. The Hügel train station is just behind the hotel. The Parkhaus Hügel is also next to the entrance of the impressive Villa Hügel in the Hügelpark - a stop on the Route der Industriekultur (route of industrial culture).

Important information

All guests staying at Parkhaus Hügel receive a free Hotel KombiTicket transport pass. This pass is valid for the duration of the booked stay and covers Essen's entire rail/bus network.

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This family-friendly hotel in Essen lies a 7-minute walk from Essen West Train Station and 2 km from the city centre. It offers free parking, 24-hour reception and a skittle alley. The comfortably furnished rooms of the Hotel Frohnhauser Hof come with a TV and some have their own bathroom. Internet access is free in public areas. Guests can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet each morning. The Frohnhauser Hof’s restaurant offers home-style cooking. There is also a bar with darts and a pool table.

Hotel information

The Hostel Haus am Turm provides facilities for class trips, youth groups, business seminars and Christian events. The hostel also offers a selection of programmes for class trips the whole year round. These include the Waldprogramm (Forest Programme), which could consist of organised day trips, or the hostel’s own art programmes. During winter months, the hostel’s large kitchen area is also used for a range of culinary activities.

Food & beverage

The hostel offers guests a selection of food and beverage options. Guests can opt for breakfast, half board or full board. A range of hot and cold buffets can also be tailored to individual events and large groups.

Area information

Guests at the Hostel Haus am Turm can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in the hostel’s immediate vicinity. These include walking, hiking and cycling around the surrounding countryside. The city of Essen is also just 10 kilometres from the hostel, giving guests easy access to a host of cultural and historical attractions. Popular attractions in Essen include the 14th-century Essen Cathedral, the Villa Hügel mansion and the Alte Synagoge. Visitors to Essen may also choose to visit the Limbecker Platz shopping centre. Limbecker Platz is one of the biggest shopping centres in Germany.

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Situated on the rural outskirts of Essen in the Ruhr Area, this Evangelist hostel is a great accommodation option for youth groups, school trips, Christian events and business seminars. The Hostel Haus am Turm features bright and spacious rooms, a games room, a bowling alley and a garden area. Numerous outdoor and sporting activities are also possible in the hostel’s immediate vicinity. Despite the rural location of the hostel, it still maintains favourable connections with the city of Essen. Popular sights in Essen include the 14th century Essen Cathedral, the Villa Hügel mansion and the Alte Synagoge (Old Synagogue).

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Just a 5-minute walk from Lake Baldeneysee, this hotel is quietly located in the Heisingen district of Essen. It offers direct bus connections to the exhibition grounds and city centre. Hotel Hasselkuss offers spacious rooms with satellite TV and a private bathroom. Guests can make free use of the Hasselkuss’s large car park or use the nearby transport connections. Rich buffet breakfasts and traditional German specialities are served in the Hasselkuss’s country-style restaurant.

Important information

Please note that the restaurant is only open during trade fairs.

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This hotel in Essen offers modern accommodation, designed in a contemporary style. It lies in the Rüttenscheid district, a 5-minute walk from the exhibition grounds and 3 kilometres from the city centre. The attractive rooms of the Hotel Lorenz feature wooden floors, cable TV and a modern bathroom. A complimentary breakfast buffet awaits you each morning, providing a great start to a busy day of meetings or exploring the city. Keep in touch via Wi-Fi internet access, which is available for an extra fee in the public areas of the hotel. The stylish Lorenz Veltins Bar is a classic bistro, Italian trattoria and Spanish tapas bar, all in one. Enjoy tasty delights and a fine range of drinks here throughout the day. During the summer months, why not savour your meals and refreshments outside on the garden terrace.

Important information

Please note that the reception is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel at least 48 hours in advance of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking. The hotel reception will only be open from 08:00 until 12:00 from 24 December 2011 until 02 January 2012. If you plan arriving outside of these hours, please contact the hotel in advance to arrange check-in using the key box.

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Just a 10-minute walk from Essen city centre, the family-run Pension Gasthaus Nordstern offers stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free public parking is available. Each room at the Nordstern has its own style, with bright patterns on the wallpaper and curtains. All rooms include a wash basin with mirror and towel rail. The Am Freistein tram stop can be found just outside the Gasthaus Nordstern. Essen City Hall is just 2 stops away, and Essen Central Station is 3 stops away. Gasthaus Nordstern is a 13-minute drive from Essen Trade Fair and 25 minutes from Düsseldorf Airport.

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Offering excellent public transport connections in Essen's western Frohnhausen district, this cosy hotel offers comfortable rooms and free parking. It lies around 3 km from the city centre. The quiet rooms of the Hotel Oehler are tastefully furnished in a simple style and provide a great base for exploring Essen or visiting the Essen Exhibition Centre (3 km). Look forward to a rich and varied breakfast buffet each morning, served in the breakfast room, providing a great start to your day. The Oehler's cosy bar serves refreshing drinks and tasty snacks in the evening. Free Wi-Fi is available at the bar.

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This small hotel lies in a quiet side street in Essen-Kettwig’s Old Town, 15 km from Essen city centre. It offers free Wi-Fi and a stylish café with roof terrace. Live music and comedy events take place regularly in the Lulu Café, which serves a range of light meals, snacks and drinks. Lulu’s bright rooms feature carpet flooring and a TV, and have a shared bathroom in the corridor. Kettig’s Old Town offers many shops and bars. Boats can be hired from just 300 metres away on the River Rhine, and the Hösel Golf Club is 7 km from Hotel Lulu. Wuppertal and Düsseldorf are just a 30-minute drive from the hotel. The A52 motorway is 5 km away.

Important information

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

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