Title: TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6056625&destination=Essen%2C+North+Rhine-Westphalia%2C+Germany&selected=6217246&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen A peaceful urban retreat in Stadtbezirke I where guests can enjoy a welcoming coffee shop, relax on the terrace, and find a playground nearby ## Photo gallery for TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen ![Front of property - TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen (Essen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/57713e8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen (Essen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/631ed898.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen (Essen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/caf0a51a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen (Essen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/e8eb8ba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen (Essen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/315be299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen offers an upscale experience in Stadtbezirke I with an inviting terrace and on-site cafe. Travelers appreciate the convenient playground, dry cleaning/laundry services, and complimentary in-room WiFi for a comfortable stay. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym - Breakfast available - Parking available £94 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 22 - Mar 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=6217246&PinnedHotelID=6217246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=6217246&PinnedHotelID=6217246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 23 - Mar 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=6217246&PinnedHotelID=6217246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=6217246&PinnedHotelID=6217246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=6217246&PinnedHotelID=6217246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=6217246&PinnedHotelID=6217246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=6217246&PinnedHotelID=6217246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=6217246&PinnedHotelID=6217246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/06883640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Non Smoking 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews - 236 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking ![Single Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/bdcd1e68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Non Smoking - 193 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking ![Twin Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/c56e7c3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Non Smoking 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews - 236 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Embrace Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/a1b6fbb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Embrace Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for twin Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/e2845e39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### twin Room - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for queen Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/a1b6fbb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### queen Room - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Single Room ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6220000/6217300/6217246/c3614d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room - Sleeps 1 ## You may also like Ad ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 18 per person)](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898858/c6c87398_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Ramada by Wyndham Essen Stadtkern - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.4 Very good 799 reviews £53 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essen-Hotels-Welcome-Hotel-Essen.h898858.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-19&chkout=2026-4-20&rm1=a2®ionId=6056625&destination=Essen&destType=MARKET&latLong=51.45702,7.01249&searchId=5b4aaec6-d0da-42ea-b110-0002eee99985&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Exterior](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/hotels/1000000/10000/6500/6458/c1a7579a_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Sheraton Essen Hotel Stadtbezirke I - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEssen-Hotels-TOP-EMBRACE-Hotel-Franz-Essen.h6217246.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEssen-Hotels-TOP-EMBRACE-Hotel-Franz-Essen.h6217246.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Essen, TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen is in the city centre. Starlight Express Theater and Aalto-Musiktheater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golf Club Schloss Horst and Golfclub Essen-Heidhausen e. V.. Movie Park Germany and Ruhr Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Essen travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essen.dx6056625) ![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%7C51.44787%2C7.04034&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rKvDK_zev2VzFaqFuY0fZ8IYzlQ=) Steeler Strasse 261, Essen, NW, 45138 ### What's nearby - ![Essen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635200560498/ad69ecc3-813b-46ad-9638-b15c9f1fc9a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Stadtgarten 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - ![Aalto Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6304158/8270b7f5-949b-40dc-a587-2af577be28fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Aalto-Musiktheater 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - University of Duisburg-Essen 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Essen Cathedral 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Philharmonie Essen 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Essen Central Station (ESZ) 3 min drive - Essen Süd Station 3 min drive - Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) 29 min drive ### Restaurants - Döbbe 18 min walk - Kanne Café 11 min walk - Pizzeria Oceano 17 min walk - Akropolis Grill 5 min walk - Gaststätte "Zum Siepenkötter 5 min walk ## About this property ### TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen Luxury hotel located in Stadtbezirke I Consider a stay at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a playground. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station - A vending machine, bike parking and a banquet hall - A front desk safe, an electric bike charging station and 10 meeting rooms Room features All guest rooms at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen boast comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. 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Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking available only on request - Uncovered parking on site (EUR 15 per day; includes in/out privileges) - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Bicycle tours - Gym - Playground ### Family friendly - Playground - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - 10 meeting rooms - 24-hour business centre - Computer station - Conference centre (9,623 square foot of space) ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - Bathroom emergency pull cord - Braille/raised signage - Grab bar near toilet - Handrails in stairways - Lift - Low-height counter and sink - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business centre - Wheelchair-accessible gym - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchair-width doorways ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 2012 - Electric bike charging - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop-compatible safe - Phone - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: EUR 15 Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay for free 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 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night. Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15 per night ### 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 per person - Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day (in/out privileges) - Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15 per night - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking This property accepts credit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit 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 The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as TOP EMBRACE Franz TOP EMBRACE Franz Essen TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen Top Embrace Franz Essen Essen TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen Hotel TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen Essen TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen Hotel Essen ## Frequently asked questions ### Is TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen? ### How much is parking at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen? ### What time is check-in at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen? ### What time is check-out at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen? ### Where is TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen 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 ### 8.0 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 90 8 - Good 66 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Brian 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice hotel. I was my second time there. Nice staff and fine and clean rooms. Ok breakfast. ##### Brian Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juliet 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel was in a great location with easy parking, either on the street for free or in the hotel car park for a charge. Our room was quiet and spacious, staff were helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend. ##### Juliet Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Philip 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff was friendly in an efficient sense. However, we were directed to parking (paid) that was inconvenient for moving our luggage on a luggage cart over a long path with gravel and grass (we are in our 70s) and no one thought to offer help. ##### Philip Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henrike 16 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I’ll be back Very nice hotel located outside the city center but still close enough. Great value for money ##### Henrike Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great staff The hotel is clean and all the things you'd expect. The reception staff were brilliant - really, several cuts above what you'd expect in the average hotel. We had several good and helpful conversations in both English and German ##### Martin Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ev charger on site Great stop with an EV charger. Would recommend ##### Jim Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia 23 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities . ##### Julia Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ina 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Sehr sauberes Zimmer, Personal super freundlich, obwohl die Bar eigentlich geschlossen hatte haben wir trotzdem was zu trinken bekommen. Da steht der Kunde im Vordergrund. Einfach mal sagen tolles Team und super nette Bewirtung 👍👍 ##### Ina Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Heike 30 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Unflexibel ##### Heike Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Amenities Sehr schöne Zimmer und sehr herzliches Personal. Wir kommen gerne wieder. ##### Andrea Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Es war alles ok. Schönes Stadthotel. ##### Jennifer Stayed 1 night in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabine 26 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Ich hab lmich sehr wohlgegühlt dort. ##### Sabine Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Alles bestens. Zum dritten Mal dort und stets wieder ##### Frank Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carsten 8 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Frühstück war etwas schlicht, ansonsten war wirklich alles super. ##### Carsten Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Frank 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Sehr gut ##### Frank Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Hans Dieter 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Mir fehlte der Zimmerkühlschrank! Die Dusche könnte etwas mehr Druck vertragen. Das Frühstück war gut und ließ nur wenig Wünsche offen. Die Innenstadt von Essen ist nicht schön. Gute Lokale sind eher außerhalb. Das Bett war ausreichend breit. Ganz toll ist die Möglichkeit sein e-bike abzustellen und Wieder aufzuladen. Der e-bike Schuppen war sehr groß. ##### Hans Dieter Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel und Frühstück waren sehr angenehm. Das Personal war freundlich. Die Lage ist zentral, allerdings ist die direkte Umgebung nicht so ansprechend. Aber der Weg nach Steele und Rüttenscheid ist ja nicht weit. ##### Eva Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Stefan 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nicht gefallen Preis für drittes Bett ##### Stefan Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Matthias 14 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Alles sehr gepflegt und in Ordnung ##### Matthias Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabine Beate 25 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Eine Unterkunft die ich weiterempfehlen kann ##### Sabine Beate Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl H 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Schönes Hotel , sehr nettes Personal!! Gut gelegen und mit Strassenbahn vom Hauptbahnhof schnell zu erreichen! ##### Karl H Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline 1 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Vielen Dank! Im Hotelzimmer hat alles gestimmt. ##### Caroline Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jan Arne 18 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Et ordentlig hotell i en flott hage i Essen Hyggelig opphold på et veldrevet hotell med en hyggelig personlig betjening som gjorde oppholdet veldig fint. Et nydelig hageområde rundt hotellet. Jeg satt ute til langt på kveld og hørte svartrosten synge. ##### Jan Arne Stayed 1 night in May 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Manuel 29 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Für Essen eine gute Wahl Gutes Stadthotel mit kostenfreien Parkplätzen, sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter, Zimmer zweckmäßig eingerichtet, sauber und voll ok für geschäftliche Übernachtungen. Frühstück ebenfalls absolut ok. ##### Manuel Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Super trotz Corona-Regeln ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Rheinhotel Dreesen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bonn-Hotels-Ringhotel-Rheinhotel-Dreesen.h45003.Hotel-Information) > - [Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Ruby-Ella-Hotel-Cologne.h60538432.Hotel-Information) > - [Heiner's Parkhotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essen-Hotels-Heiners-Parkhotel.h5083651.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Hotel Dortmund](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dortmund-Hotels-Leonardo-Hotel-Dortmund.h38504581.Hotel-Information) > - [Hampton by Hilton Düsseldorf City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Duesseldorf.h70920337.Hotel-Information) > - [SMARTY Cologne Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-SMARTY-Cologne-Downtown.h37628315.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-DUSSELDORF-AIRPORT.h83390091.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Hotel Düsseldorf City Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Leonardo-Hotel-Dusseldorf-City-Center.h9545.Hotel-Information) > - [CityClass Hotel am Heumarkt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-CityClass-Hotel-Am-Heumarkt.h892357.Hotel-Information) > - [Belmont Classic](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bonn-Hotels-Black-Hotels-Bonn.h38390375.Hotel-Information) > - [INA Hotel Royal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Centro-Hotel-Royal.h658912.Hotel-Information) > - [CityClass Hotel am Dom](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-CityClass-Hotel-Am-Dom.h23238.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Royal Hotel Düsseldorf Königsallee](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Hotel-Dusseldorf-Konigsallee.h9509.Hotel-Information) > - [Mercure Hotel Hagen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dortmund-Hotels-Mercure-Hotel-Hagen.h9564.Hotel-Information) > - [V8 Hotel Köln](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-V8-Hotel-Koeln-At-Motorworld.h67278702.Hotel-Information) > - [Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Joyn-Cologne.h45703345.Hotel-Information) > - [Mercure Hotel Duisburg City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essen-Hotels-Mercure-Hotel-Duisburg-City.h2398.Hotel-Information) > - [TRIBE Düsseldorf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-IntercityHotel-Dusseldorf.h990414.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Boutique Hotel Düsseldorf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Leonardo-Boutique-Hotel-Dusseldorf.h5340.Hotel-Information) > - [Mövenpick Hotel Münster am Aasee](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Munster-Hotels-Movenpick-Hotel-Munster.h12625.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf - Member of Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Hotel-Ko59-Dusseldorf-Member-Of-Hommage-Luxury-Hotels-Collection.h1338184.Hotel-Information) > - [Refugium de Luxe Köln](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Refugium-De-Luxe-Boardinghouse-MesseDeutz.h28945954.Hotel-Information) > - [Park-Lodge Am Rohrbusch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Munster-Hotels-Am-Rohrbusch-Motel-Mit-Charme.h41907386.Hotel-Information) > - [IntercityHotel Duisburg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essen-Hotels-IntercityHotel-Duisburg.h15765819.Hotel-Information) > - [Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-AZIMUT-Hotel-Cologne.h2131012.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Hotel Köln](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Leonardo-Hotel-Koln.h526101.Hotel-Information) > - [Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz City- Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Jugendherberge-Koln-Deutz-City-Hostel.h4478510.Hotel-Information) > - [Suite Bizarre SM-Fetish Apartment Apartment](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essen-Hotels-Suite-Bizarre-SM-Fetish-Apartment-Apartment.h48818202.Hotel-Information) > - [CityClass Hotel Alter Markt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-CityClass-Hotel-Alter-Markt.h18211.Hotel-Information) ---