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City Hotel Essen, Essen

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Viehofer Platz 5, Essen, Germany, 45127
Very good
7.9
8.6
/10
3.8
/5

City Hotel Essen offers three-star accommodations with comfortable large rooms featuring big windows and city views. Amenities include free private parking, free Wi-Fi, and a bar. The hotel enjoys proximity to the shopping district and key transport links.

Rooms & Amenities

Guestrooms at City Hotel Essen feature laptop-friendly workspaces, separate sitting areas, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms include a seating area for relaxation after a busy day. All rooms are equipped with private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers.

Dining & Nearby Options

A hearty breakfast buffet is served each morning from 6:30 to 10:00. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the on-site bar. Nearby dining options include Noori Japanisches Restaurant and Sandwich Falafel Abu Al Nour, both just 0.5 km away.

Location & Transportation

City Hotel Essen has excellent public transport links, with the Viehofer Platz and Rheinischer Platz underground stations situated outside the hotel. The nearest bus stops, Rheinischer Platz and Universitaetsstrasse, are a 2 to 3-minute walk. Attractions such as the Essen trade fair and the Zeche Zollverein coal mine are accessible via the underground.

Services & Local Area

Additional services at City Hotel Essen include complimentary use of local transport, dry cleaning/laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance. The hotel can accommodate families, as one child under 10 stays free of charge. Nearby attractions include the RWE Tower and Museum Folkwang, both within 2 km.

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City Hotel Essen offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Quadruple Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Triple Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
3 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Single Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

City Hotel Essen offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.8/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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City Hotel Essen Location

Viehofer Platz 5, Essen, Germany, 45127
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Viehofer Platz 5, Essen, Germany, 45127
Nearby
Kettwiger Str. 42
Cathedral of Essen
1400 ft
Church
Kreuzeskirche
1400 ft
Church
Marktkirche
1400 ft
Porscheplatz
Rathaus
1400 ft
Kennedyplatz
Amerikahaus
1400 ft
Shopping Area
Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz
1400 ft
Night club
turock
1400 ft
Gerswidastr. 4
Schwarzlicht Semester Minigolf Essen
1400 ft
Restaurants
China Bros
900 ft
Viehofer Str. 68
Sandwich Falafel Abu Al Nour
800 ft
Gladbecker Str. 4
Cafe Konditorei Perfekt
1300 ft
Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 62
Grossstadt Deli
1400 ft
Meyer-Schwickerath-Str. 63 Eingang an der Frontseite
Panoptikum
1800 ft
Gerlingplatz 4
Cagdas - Cafe & Restaurant
2000 ft
Flachsmarkt 3
Mr.nam 68
2200 ft
Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 14
Yellow River
2400 ft
Porscheplatz 100
Donerhaus Dest
2300 ft
Porscheplatz 205
Dunkin' Donuts
1600 ft
Limbecker Str. 67
Getting around
City Centre
Essen6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Dusseldorf (DUS)46 min  ·  19.0 mi
Dortmund (DTM)71 min  ·  29.3 mi
Train
Essen Central Station15 min  ·  4000 ft
Gelsenkirchen mail railway station12 min  ·  4.8 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:30
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 12 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
German, Dutch
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
44

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about City Hotel Essen from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 236 verified reviews
7.9/10
Very good
88%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.3/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Comfort
8.0/10
Facilities
7.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.7/10
Location
8.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
9.0/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.1/10
Guest reviews
based on 72 reviews
3.5/5
based on 705 reviews
7.9/10
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