Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site at the property. It is private and uncovered.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 16.90 to 17.50 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

The standard check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Essen, within a 10-minute drive of Messe Essen and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site. Key landmarks include Philharmonie Essen (0.1 km), Essen Cathedral (0.2 km), and Limbecker Platz (0.4 km).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Motel One Essen - Comfort and Convenience

Average nightly price at Motel One Essen by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$122
February	$117
March	$120
April	$120
May	$120
June	$104
July	$96
August	$90
September	$124
October	$176
November	$139
December	$128

What guests think

At Motel One Essen, reviewers highlight a very central location near the Hauptbahnhof, restaurants, and Christmas markets, generally friendly staff, and comfortable rooms, while noting a basic continental breakfast without hot items and paid parking in a nearby garage.

Rooms are often comfortable and sometimes spacious, though storage can be limited and some miss in-room kettles or a separate waste bin. Cleanliness is generally solid, but a handful of guests noted lapses, and there can be occasional noise from outside at night. Expect a good-value, practical base for short city trips.

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Facilities

The cozy lounge bar is appreciated, and parking is via a nearby public garage with a daily fee; no on-site parking is noted.

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RICHARD

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The checkin was easy. We were confused about the parking situation. We had to go inside and find out where to park. It would have been nice to know ahead of time. The staff was very helpful and did everything they could to make our stay better. The Christmas markets were across the street from the hotel which made it nice for visiting day or night. Dining choices were abundant within easy walking of the hotel.

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JOSEPH

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, reasonable value considering the euros was on, good location only 10 mins walk from the station. The bar, lobby areas amd rooms are stylish and clean and the building is cool. However the breakfast is overpriced at nearly 17 euros - there is a limited buffet selection with no hot food and only coffee from a machine, its not worth the money.

8

Michael

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Keine Parkplätze, Parkhaus daneben kostet am Tag 19 Euro

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Christoph

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Zentrale Lage, mehrere Restaurants in Laufweite, Parken auf der Straße oder im nahegelegenen Parkhaus möglich. Zimmer im Motel One Standard: Ansprechende Einrichtung, funktionales Duschbad, Klimaanlage. Gemütliche Bar, netter Service. Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

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Ilja

Nov 28, 2022

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Been coming here for 10 years since it's location is perfect for our needs. I liked the simplicity and decoration of the lobby and dining room better before it's renovation. the decor is too busy now. This time, we had a renovated room. I missed the closet that was there before, it has even less storage space now. just 2 tiny shelves that can't even fit a pair of shoes. The bathroom smelled like somebody had been smoking in there, and there was contact lens in the bed that was not from my family

10

Madison

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location close to Hbf train station and plenty of restaurants. Very comfortable and spacious room. Staff was kind and accommodating. Lounge bar was a huge plus!

10

Eric

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fijn, ruim, keurig hotel met gezellige mensen achter de bar en receptie. Ontbijt is ook goed.

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Ben

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great small room, very clean, very well maintained, bar staff stunning. Check in, no room ready after waiting 3 hours to check in. Staff at check in very aggressive. No kettle in room or ability to get morning drinks unless you pay for simple and expensive breakfast.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean and well maintained, though a few reviews report issues such as unpleasant towel odor, missed items, or smoke smells.

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Anna

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here for the Euros, as I had tickets for a match in Gelsenkirchen. The hotel staff spoke great English and were very helpful. The room was clean and the noise from the street was minimum. The town of Essen has a few restaurants and bars. The hotel is around a 15 minute walk to the Hauptbahnhof. I would recommend Motel One to other travellers.

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Harald

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Motel One ist sauber und gepflegt. Und das bei einem guten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis in guter Zentrums-Lage. Komme gerne wieder.

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JOSEPH

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, reasonable value considering the euros was on, good location only 10 mins walk from the station. The bar, lobby areas amd rooms are stylish and clean and the building is cool. However the breakfast is overpriced at nearly 17 euros - there is a limited buffet selection with no hot food and only coffee from a machine, its not worth the money.

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Ilja

Nov 28, 2022

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Been coming here for 10 years since it's location is perfect for our needs. I liked the simplicity and decoration of the lobby and dining room better before it's renovation. the decor is too busy now. This time, we had a renovated room. I missed the closet that was there before, it has even less storage space now. just 2 tiny shelves that can't even fit a pair of shoes. The bathroom smelled like somebody had been smoking in there, and there was contact lens in the bed that was not from my family

10

Frank

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and tidy. Even though there was construction around there was not a noise issue when I was there. Breakfast was typical Continental Style with cold cuts yogurt cereal but there was no hot options such as eggs or sausages. Nothing special but adequate. Overall, I would definitely stay here again

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Martina

Sep 26, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Alles war soweit super, nettes Personal, alles war sauber. Das Frühstücksangebot könnte reichlicher sein, wie in Hotels dieser Klasse üblich ist. Warme Speisen (wie Speck, Rührei, Würstchen) und Lachs fehlten. Noch ein Tip: ein kleines Körbchen um die Backwaren an den Tisch zu transportieren wäre nett.

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R.S.M.

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Personeel was super, alleen de kamer qas niet eeg schoon... bloedspetters op de deur en bed was niet aangenaam... wel was de ligging/positie van de kamer erg gaaf!!

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Ruth

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr zentral, sauber und freundliches Personal. Frühstück von allem was da, wurde ständig aufgefüllt und auf Sauberkeit geachtet. Gerne wieder

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Ben

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great small room, very clean, very well maintained, bar staff stunning. Check in, no room ready after waiting 3 hours to check in. Staff at check in very aggressive. No kettle in room or ability to get morning drinks unless you pay for simple and expensive breakfast.

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Veronika

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Handtücher haben gestunken, Frühstück war ok

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Rooms

Comfortable, sometimes spacious rooms with a minimalist, stylish feel and large showers; storage is limited and in-room tea/coffee or an extra bin is often missing.

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Ernst Hans

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tolles geeäumifes Zimmer mit großer Dusche

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JOSEPH

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, reasonable value considering the euros was on, good location only 10 mins walk from the station. The bar, lobby areas amd rooms are stylish and clean and the building is cool. However the breakfast is overpriced at nearly 17 euros - there is a limited buffet selection with no hot food and only coffee from a machine, its not worth the money.

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rensina

Jul 25, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Het bed was behoorlijk hard. Maar super mooi weekend gehad met mijn dochter

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Christoph

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Zentrale Lage, mehrere Restaurants in Laufweite, Parken auf der Straße oder im nahegelegenen Parkhaus möglich. Zimmer im Motel One Standard: Ansprechende Einrichtung, funktionales Duschbad, Klimaanlage. Gemütliche Bar, netter Service. Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

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Ilja

Nov 28, 2022

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Been coming here for 10 years since it's location is perfect for our needs. I liked the simplicity and decoration of the lobby and dining room better before it's renovation. the decor is too busy now. This time, we had a renovated room. I missed the closet that was there before, it has even less storage space now. just 2 tiny shelves that can't even fit a pair of shoes. The bathroom smelled like somebody had been smoking in there, and there was contact lens in the bed that was not from my family

8

Reimer

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal Ein Papierkorb im Zimmer (Wohnbereich) wäre super

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Madison

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location close to Hbf train station and plenty of restaurants. Very comfortable and spacious room. Staff was kind and accommodating. Lounge bar was a huge plus!

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Ben

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great small room, very clean, very well maintained, bar staff stunning. Check in, no room ready after waiting 3 hours to check in. Staff at check in very aggressive. No kettle in room or ability to get morning drinks unless you pay for simple and expensive breakfast.

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Frances

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and perfect location. The nicest and most comfortable bed and bedding we have had in the last four weeks in Germany for Euro24. Would happily book again.

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Marc

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only missing was a coffee/tea machine in the room.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, especially at the bar. However, a few guests report poor reception service and check-in delays or attitude.

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Gary

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service and convenience.

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RICHARD

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The checkin was easy. We were confused about the parking situation. We had to go inside and find out where to park. It would have been nice to know ahead of time. The staff was very helpful and did everything they could to make our stay better. The Christmas markets were across the street from the hotel which made it nice for visiting day or night. Dining choices were abundant within easy walking of the hotel.

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Anna

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here for the Euros, as I had tickets for a match in Gelsenkirchen. The hotel staff spoke great English and were very helpful. The room was clean and the noise from the street was minimum. The town of Essen has a few restaurants and bars. The hotel is around a 15 minute walk to the Hauptbahnhof. I would recommend Motel One to other travellers.

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Bernhard

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff

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søren

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

receptionens service var fuldstændig håbløs på alle tider!

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Madison

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location close to Hbf train station and plenty of restaurants. Very comfortable and spacious room. Staff was kind and accommodating. Lounge bar was a huge plus!

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Ruth

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr zentral, sauber und freundliches Personal. Frühstück von allem was da, wurde ständig aufgefüllt und auf Sauberkeit geachtet. Gerne wieder

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Frank

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super Lage, nettes und freundliches Personal. War nicht unser letztes Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel

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Eric

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fijn, ruim, keurig hotel met gezellige mensen achter de bar en receptie. Ontbijt is ook goed.

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Ben

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great small room, very clean, very well maintained, bar staff stunning. Check in, no room ready after waiting 3 hours to check in. Staff at check in very aggressive. No kettle in room or ability to get morning drinks unless you pay for simple and expensive breakfast.

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Location

Very central with easy access to the Hauptbahnhof, restaurants, and Christmas markets; several guests highlight convenience for walking. Some mention nighttime street activity causing noise.

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JENNIFER

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Directly in front of the Christmas market!

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RICHARD

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The checkin was easy. We were confused about the parking situation. We had to go inside and find out where to park. It would have been nice to know ahead of time. The staff was very helpful and did everything they could to make our stay better. The Christmas markets were across the street from the hotel which made it nice for visiting day or night. Dining choices were abundant within easy walking of the hotel.

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Anna

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here for the Euros, as I had tickets for a match in Gelsenkirchen. The hotel staff spoke great English and were very helpful. The room was clean and the noise from the street was minimum. The town of Essen has a few restaurants and bars. The hotel is around a 15 minute walk to the Hauptbahnhof. I would recommend Motel One to other travellers.

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Harald

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Motel One ist sauber und gepflegt. Und das bei einem guten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis in guter Zentrums-Lage. Komme gerne wieder.

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JOSEPH

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, reasonable value considering the euros was on, good location only 10 mins walk from the station. The bar, lobby areas amd rooms are stylish and clean and the building is cool. However the breakfast is overpriced at nearly 17 euros - there is a limited buffet selection with no hot food and only coffee from a machine, its not worth the money.

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Christoph

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Zentrale Lage, mehrere Restaurants in Laufweite, Parken auf der Straße oder im nahegelegenen Parkhaus möglich. Zimmer im Motel One Standard: Ansprechende Einrichtung, funktionales Duschbad, Klimaanlage. Gemütliche Bar, netter Service. Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

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Madison

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location close to Hbf train station and plenty of restaurants. Very comfortable and spacious room. Staff was kind and accommodating. Lounge bar was a huge plus!

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Ruth

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr zentral, sauber und freundliches Personal. Frühstück von allem was da, wurde ständig aufgefüllt und auf Sauberkeit geachtet. Gerne wieder

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Frank

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super Lage, nettes und freundliches Personal. War nicht unser letztes Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel

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Frances

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and perfect location. The nicest and most comfortable bed and bedding we have had in the last four weeks in Germany for Euro24. Would happily book again.

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Dining

Breakfast is a simple continental buffet that some enjoy, but several note limited selection with no hot items and consider the price high. On-site dining beyond breakfast is not discussed in reviews.

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Hans-Georg

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Insgesamt ein sehr gutes Hotel, alleinig ungewöhnlich war die Tatsache, dass es beim Frühstück kein Rührei gab! Damit ist es das erste Hotel gewesen, wo wir eine solche Einschränkung mitbekommen haben.

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JOSEPH

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, reasonable value considering the euros was on, good location only 10 mins walk from the station. The bar, lobby areas amd rooms are stylish and clean and the building is cool. However the breakfast is overpriced at nearly 17 euros - there is a limited buffet selection with no hot food and only coffee from a machine, its not worth the money.

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Angelika

Oct 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Das Hotel ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Das Frühstück ist fantastisch! Die Zimmer sind zwar minimalistisch, aber sehr praktisch eingerichtet es besteht eine richtige Wohlfühlatmosphäre! An diesem Wochenende fand eine internationale Spielemesse statt, so dass zahlreiche Nationalitäten unter den Gästen vertreten waren. Es herrschte eine lockere, entspannte Atmosphäre.

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Frank

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and tidy. Even though there was construction around there was not a noise issue when I was there. Breakfast was typical Continental Style with cold cuts yogurt cereal but there was no hot options such as eggs or sausages. Nothing special but adequate. Overall, I would definitely stay here again

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Martina

Sep 26, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Alles war soweit super, nettes Personal, alles war sauber. Das Frühstücksangebot könnte reichlicher sein, wie in Hotels dieser Klasse üblich ist. Warme Speisen (wie Speck, Rührei, Würstchen) und Lachs fehlten. Noch ein Tip: ein kleines Körbchen um die Backwaren an den Tisch zu transportieren wäre nett.

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Ruth

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr zentral, sauber und freundliches Personal. Frühstück von allem was da, wurde ständig aufgefüllt und auf Sauberkeit geachtet. Gerne wieder

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Eric

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fijn, ruim, keurig hotel met gezellige mensen achter de bar en receptie. Ontbijt is ook goed.

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Ben

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great small room, very clean, very well maintained, bar staff stunning. Check in, no room ready after waiting 3 hours to check in. Staff at check in very aggressive. No kettle in room or ability to get morning drinks unless you pay for simple and expensive breakfast.

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Veronika

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Handtücher haben gestunken, Frühstück war ok

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $95	2 $108	3 $140	4	5 $117	6 $115	7 $143
8 $101	9 $101	10 $155	11 $167	12 $134	13 $100	14 $167
15 $113	16	17	18 $259	19 $133	20 $110	21 $115
22 $85	23 $124	24 $155	25 $142	26 $179	27 $234	28 $248
29 $101	30 $159

Motel One Essen

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25 $105	26 $116	27 $148	28 $107	29 $93	30 $88	31 $93