International Christmas Market Essen - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Grugahalle - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Messe Essen - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 34 min drive
Dortmund (DTM) - 60 min drive
Essen Central Station - 7 min walk
Essen-Kray Süd Station - 7 min drive
Bochum Wattenscheid S-Bahn - 8 min drive
Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn - 2 min walk
Berliner Platz U-Bahn - 10 min walk
Bismarckplatz U-Bahn - 11 min walk
Restaurants
gentle M - 4 min walk
Okinii - 3 min walk
Lua vietnamese Kitchen - 4 min walk
Cafe Extrablatt - 2 min walk
Cafe & Bar Celona - 3 min walk
About this property
Motel One Essen
At Motel One Essen, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Messe Essen and Westfield Centro. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Public transportation is just a short walk: Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn is steps away and Berliner Platz U-Bahn is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
217 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Meeting room
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Shopping mall on site
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
One Lounge - Onsite bar.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16.90 to 17.50 for adults, and EUR 0 to 17.50 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Essen Motel One
Motel One Essen
Motel One Hotel Essen
Motel One Essen Hotel
Motel One Essen Hotel
Motel One Essen Essen
Motel One Essen Hotel Essen
Frequently asked questions
Does Motel One Essen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Motel One Essen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Motel One Essen?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Motel One Essen?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Motel One Essen.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel One Essen?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Motel One Essen?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mercatorhalle Duisburg (17-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Motel One Essen like?
Motel One Essen is in Stadtbezirke I, a short 2-minute walk from Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn and 2 minutes' walk from Essen Cathedral.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
Great stay!
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!
Madison
Madison, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
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.
Frances
Frances, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Super friendly staff
Bernhard
Bernhard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 25, 2024
Good stay
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.
JOSEPH
JOSEPH, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 22, 2024
Great stay
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.
Anna
Anna, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
Nice hotel, value for the price. Several dining options in less than one mile.
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 18, 2024
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 17, 2023
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.
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2023
Motel One Essen Dec 2023
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.
RICHARD
RICHARD, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2023
Excellent service and convenience.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 28, 2022
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
Ilja
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 5, 2020
English is the international language, not German
Very good hotel. Shame all documents and information was sent in German. I requested a copy in English and never received it. How can international travellers accept conditions in a local language they don’t understand? Very annoying
Ricardo
Ricardo, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 3, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2020
Sylvia
Sylvia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2020
Business Hotel
I absolutly love this hotel and use it regularly whilst on business in Essen. i find the staff friendly the hotel is located perfectly with planty of restaurants in the immediate factility and the Hotel has an excellent Bar
Howard
Howard, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2020
Designer hotel located in the heart of Essen
I use this hotel regularly it’s based beautifully in the centre of Essen surrounded by plenty of restaurants and shopping. The staff are always friendly and happy to help. It’s a designer hotel which is fabulous for the money.
Howard
Howard, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 18, 2019
Nice city hotel, ideal for business travellers in good inner city location.
Verified traveler
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2019
The motel is fantastic for a few days away. Breakfast is a little expensive for bread and yoghurt. The room was great but could be better with tea and coffee in the room.
Verified traveler
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2019
Jo
Jo, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2019
Cheap price for superior quality hotel and service
Must be a brand new hotel as everything was in excellent condition. Bed was perfect with better than usual pillows. Staff very friendly and prompt. Price was the best part of the whole affair.
Ulrike
Ulrike, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2019
Gabriele
Gabriele, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Apr 17, 2019
Plain vanilla hotell at fair price
Good hotel in the center of town.
Plain vanilla hotel at a fair price. But 11 Euro for the breakfast is to much. Its not bad breakfast but your money is better spent in a local bakery. If you in a hurry the the breakfast is ok