There are numerous Essen hotels to choose from. Budget accommodations exist as well as opulent luxury. You will find some of the familiar chain hotel names, like the Sheraton Essen Hotel here too. Bed and breakfasts are also available for bargain hunters and big spenders alike.

Best Hotel in Essen

When price is of no concern, stay at the five-star Hotel Schloss Hugenpoet. For an opulent hotel that will exceed all of you expectations you cannot go wrong with a medieval castle surrounded by a moat. Attentive staff checks you in quickly and efficiently. Spacious rooms are beautifully appointed and completely luxurious, furnished with antiques. The two restaurants here, one of which was awarded a Michelin star, are delicious. Great for a romantic getaway the ambiance at the Hotel Schloss Hugenpoet is unbeatable.

City Center

The four-star Holiday Inn Essen City Center offers all the wonderful amenities and high quality you have come to expect from a Holiday Inn hotel and costs around $200 USD. This hotel is located across from a shopping center which also has several restaurants, including Thai. If you are coming from the airport there is a train that takes you directly to the nearby Essen main rail station. The beds are comfortable and rooms have televisions that feature some English speaking channels.

Superb Breakfast

Some people just love their complimentary breakfast. For a morning meal that is superb, go to the four-star Mecure Hotel Plaza Essen. Fresh breads and rolls are accompanied by many choices of chesses and meats. Health nuts can indulge in lots of fresh fruit, yogurt and an orange juice squeezing station. The rooms are large and clean and include high speed internet access. Rooms do not have any way to iron your clothes and no English TV channels. You can relax in their sauna and take leisurely evening strolls to nearby restaurants. Beds are firm which is comfortable for some but not for others.

Budget

When price is your main concern try spending the night at the best budget option in Essen hotels, Hotel Hoffmann. Close to supermarkets you can save money y buying your own food. Close to the train station so you can save money on a taxi and just walk. Then entrance to the hotel is on the second floor above a restaurant, so it may be a bit tricky to find at first. The bathrooms have recently been updated and hopefully the rooms will follow. The owner is very congenial.