Title: Hotel An der Gruga Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel An der Gruga Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or explore nearby attractions with ease. From laundry services to ticket assistance – your stay is taken care of. ## Photo gallery for Hotel An der Gruga ![Front of property – evening/night - Hotel An der Gruga (Essen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/707de60c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace - Hotel An der Gruga (Essen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/b59004b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hotel An der Gruga (Essen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/c93e2028.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 18 per person) - Hotel An der Gruga (Essen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/b3e820cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bicycling - Hotel An der Gruga (Essen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/715295ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Messe Essen, Hotel An der Gruga offers a warm welcome with its convenient location and amenities. Unwind on the sunny terrace, take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, bike rentals, in-room WiFi, tour/ticket assistance and 24-hour front desk. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Parking available - Business services - Laundry room ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 11 - Jan 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=7107363&PinnedHotelID=7107363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=7107363&PinnedHotelID=7107363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 12 - Jan 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=7107363&PinnedHotelID=7107363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=7107363&PinnedHotelID=7107363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=7107363&PinnedHotelID=7107363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=7107363&PinnedHotelID=7107363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=7107363&PinnedHotelID=7107363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=7107363&PinnedHotelID=7107363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Comfort Single Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/c2f90f34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Single Room 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Private bathroom Satellite channels Laptop workspace In-room safe - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/c2f90f34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Private bathroom Satellite channels Laptop workspace In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Business Single Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/b59004b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Business Single Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Private bathroom Satellite channels Laptop workspace In-room safe - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Single Bed ### View all photos for Business Double Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/b59004b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Business Double Room 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Private bathroom Satellite channels Laptop workspace In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Business Plus Single Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/d1eef57c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Business Plus Single Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Private bathroom Free bottled water Satellite channels Laptop workspace - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Single Bed ### View all photos for Business Plus Double Room ![Business Plus Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/96e4ae69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Business Plus Double Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Private bathroom Free bottled water Satellite channels Laptop workspace - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Premium Double Room ![Premium Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7107400/7107363/29eeac58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Double Room ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Private bathroom Free bottled water Espresso maker Coffee/tea maker - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEssen-Hotels-Hotel-An-Der-Gruga.h7107363.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEssen-Hotels-Hotel-An-Der-Gruga.h7107363.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.42902%2C6.99900&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JY15T2NcD-bJPhr502IJ2K1N47c=) Eduard-Lucas-Strasse 17, Essen, NW, 45131 #### What's nearby - Grugahalle \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Messe Essen \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Alfried Krupp Hospital Ruettenscheid \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - University of Duisburg-Essen \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Grugapark Botanical Garden \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn - 1 min walk - Essen Central Station (ESZ) - 4 min drive - Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wassergarten - ‬8 min walk - ‪Messe Lounge - ‬4 min walk - ‪ATLANTIC Congress Hotel Essen - ‬3 min walk - ‪60 Seconds To Napoli - ‬6 min walk - ‪espresso perfetto - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel An der Gruga Hotel near Messe Essen You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area at Hotel An der Gruga. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge) - Tour/ticket information, meeting rooms and concierge services - A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a TV in reception Room features All guest rooms at Hotel An der Gruga feature perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 6 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Area rugs in room - Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high) - Lift (62 centimetre wide door) - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - 100% renewable energy - 3 floors - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Double-glazed windows - Living plant wall - Smoke-free property - Traditional architecture - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels ### More - Desk - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - LED lighting - Safe - Water-efficient showers ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 26 per day. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 for adults and from EUR 18 for children - Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 12 per night (in/out privileges) - Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 26 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash This property uses solar energy Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Parking height restrictions apply This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### National rating Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars. ### Property is also known as der Gruga der Gruga Essen Hotel der Gruga Hotel der Gruga Essen Hotel an der Gruga Hotel Hotel an der Gruga Essen Hotel an der Gruga Hotel Essen ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel An der Gruga pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hotel An der Gruga? ### What time is check-in at Hotel An der Gruga? ### What time is check-out at Hotel An der Gruga? ### Where is Hotel An der Gruga located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel An der Gruga Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 68 8 - Good 51 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johannes 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very good location ##### Johannes Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Naomi 17 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very clean, good breakfast, large room. Overall very comfortable stay ##### Naomi Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antonio 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Small cousy hotel, great staff, very clean and super convenient if you are going to a convention. Breakfast was decent and everything was fresh, the staff were super nice. ##### Antonio Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rosemarie 5 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was nice to stay here for one night ##### Rosemarie Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nicholas 19 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice. ##### nicholas Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabine 26 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy access to Grugapark and the Rü ##### Sabine Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Pleasant but pricey for what it is Great service and nice breakfast but rooms very basic and a bit dated for the price paid. Old lift which didn't arrive on top floor when leaving to check out so had to lug suitcase down flights of stairs when in a hurry :( ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Thomas 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Okay ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norair 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very Happy ##### Norair Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emmanuel 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities K.A. ##### Emmanuel Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john 27 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities coffee free ##### john Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Hans Rudolf 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Nettes, sauberes Hotel in der Nähe von Messe und Uniklinik. Reichhaltiges Frühstück. ##### Hans Rudolf Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Alles gut ! ##### Christian Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marc 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Passt. ##### Marc Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Volker 13 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities öffentlich hervorragend zu erreichen; sehr gutes Frühstück, Sehr freundlicher Service ##### Volker Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Ruhiges, einfaches Hotel, sehr gute Anbindung an die U-Bahn ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Beate 5 Dec 2024 Alles zu meiner vollsten Zufriedenheit, Ebenfalls gute Nähe zur Grugahalle. ##### Beate Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hanna 23 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr angenehmes Kongresshotel. Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Vielen Dank! Das Hotel ist sicher schon etwas älter und nicht barrierefrei aber gepflegt und sehr sauber. Frühstück frisch und lecker. ##### Hanna Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catharina 13 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities … ##### Catharina Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lothar 16 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Städtetrip gute Adresse ich hatte ein praktisches Einzelzimmer. Das Frühstück war übersichtlich, aber man konnte Rührei sofort bekommen.. ##### Lothar Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Francisco 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ' ##### Francisco Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas Hermann George 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Alles gut 👍 ##### Andreas Hermann George Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cathrin 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Staff & service Wir hatten leider Pech mit unserem Zimmer, es war sehr ausgekühlt und die Heizung funktionierte nicht, auch das 2\. Zimmer war sehr ausgekühlt und auch hier funktionierte die Heizung fast gar nicht. Wir haben sehr gefroren und es war nicht gemütlich. Das Personal vor Ort war sehr freundlich. ##### Cathrin Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nemetona 31 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr sauber, gerne wieder ##### Nemetona Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### dagmar 6 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Wir hatten ohne Frühstück gebucht. Beim einchecken wurde uns das Frühstück über den grünen Klee gelobt und angepriesen. Wir haben es dann nachgebucht. Das war auch in Ordnung. Mehr aber auch nicht und für 16 Euro überteuert. Mehr als 9 Euro war es mir nicht wert. Aus Bequemlichkeit. 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