Essential by Dorint Essen

Hotel with a fitness center, near Folkwang Museum
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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Local cuisine
Lobby
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Müller-Breslau-Straße 18 - 20, Essen, NW, 45130
  • Alfried Krupp Hospital Ruettenscheid
    17 min walk
  • Grugahalle
    19 min walk
  • Folkwang Museum
    19 min walk
  • Düsseldorf (DUS-Düsseldorf Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

Essential Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Essential Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Business Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the area

Essen

At Essential by Dorint Essen you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Folkwang Museum and Messe Essen. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Wintergarten, serves local cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and noon. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Ruettenscheid hotel, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Colosseum Theater and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Villa Hugel.

What's nearby

  • Grugahalle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Folkwang Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Messe Essen - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Baldeneysee - 15 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Essen-Kray Süd Station - 7 min drive
  • Martinstrasse U-Bahn - 10 min walk
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪China Imbiss Kwang Chow - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gasthaus Zum Brenner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Glanzstück - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Genki Ramen - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Essen

Hotel with a fitness centre, near Folkwang Museum
Essential by Dorint Essen offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 430 square feet (40 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Essential by Dorint Essen. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This Essen hotel is smoke free.

  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 430 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1994
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Essential by Dorint Essen offers 101 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Essen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 11 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 17 to 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Wintergarten

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 430 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 8.50 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 to 17 for adults and EUR 0 to 12.75 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 49.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 11.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 8.50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Best Western Essen
Best Western Plus Hotel Ypsilon
Best Western Plus Hotel Ypsilon Essen
Best Western Plus Ypsilon
Best Western Plus Ypsilon Essen
Essen Best Western
Best Western Hotel Ypsilon Essen
Best Western Ypsilon Essen
Best Western Ypsilon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Essential by Dorint Essen?

Essential by Dorint Essen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Essential by Dorint Essen?

Yep, Essential by Dorint Essen has a self car park with in/out privileges for EUR 11.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Essential by Dorint Essen?

The closest beach to Essential by Dorint Essen is Seaside Beach Baldeney (3.1 km).

Does Essential by Dorint Essen have a pool?

Essential by Dorint Essen has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

Does Essential by Dorint Essen serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essential by Dorint Essen?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Essential by Dorint Essen?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Essential by Dorint Essen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Essential by Dorint Essen?

Furry friends are welcome at Essential by Dorint Essen, with food and water bowls on offer.

Essential by Dorint Essen Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 155 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Acceptable. One bottle complimentary water could have been better
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
100 degrees and NO Air conditioner or even a FAN. Horrible!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Siu Kwong

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and really friendly service. Happy to return here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Excellent food in the restaurant. Staff very quick and keen to be of assistance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Rosie, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Hotel
Comfortable hotel, close to one of the southern suburbs, which is where we wanted to be. Staff very helpful. Good Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great staff
Stayed 4 nights to attend a trade show at Messe with 4 colleagues. Hotel staff lovely, breakfast really good, service good also. Location not ideal for visiting local restaurants without having to use a taxi - walking distance would have been great, otherwise will stay here again next year.

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, loc not best for local restaurants
Really nice hotel but location has lmited opporttunity to visit best local restaurants within walking distance

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't like smell cigarette everywhere.
I stayed only for 3 nights staff are nice and helpful. Didn't like as smell cigarette everywhere even my room was no smoking room still could feel in my room. Other things good.

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Ok, if you're a heavy sleeper!
Rooms at the front of hotel very noisy due to main road adjacent. Quieter rooms at the rear are charged extra!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad wifi
They have a bad connection of wifi and it's the only wifi they have

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Essen hotel
The price charged was not reflected in the standard of hotel. One member of staff was particularly rude and argued with us on checking out.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, quiet hotel despite being on a major street.
Great location, staff and cleanliness but the price is a bit steep if you add parking and breakfast. I would consider Holiday Inn next time around.

8/10 Good

T MASTERS AND SONS LTD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
business trip hotel
Good hotel for short business trip, very easy to find, great bar and good food in restaurant, very comfortable room. Very good breakfast, quick and easy check out

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is exemplary. Truly kind and caring. They went above and beyond to be helpful in so many ways. The food was delicious at breakfast, the on site restaurant was extremely good. There is local transport very closeby as well as a whole area of really great restaurants within walking distance.

6/10 Okay

Jayesh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its an okay hotel but dated. Its also a long walk to the station and any shops

6/10 Okay

Will, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No A/C in rooms!
I had one selection criteria when looking for a hotel in Essen: A hotel with air conditioning in the rooms. Expedia's search features appeared to allow me to filter for a hotel that had that - hooray! Unfortunately, when I arrived at the hotel I was appalled to discover that the air conditioning was only in the hotel common areas and not in the rooms. Given that this was the one feature I really cared about above else, I feel more than a little cheated by my stay. All that being said, the rooms were reasonably clean and well enough looked after. Please just correct the glaring inaccuracy in the description of this hotel's amenities.

8/10 Good

Ryan, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Poor wifi strength
wifi was pretty poor in our room. we were in 210

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Reasonable hotel for Messe Essen
I chose this hotel as being within walking distance of Messe Essen, and at about 15 minutes walk it met my needs well. It's right opposite the swimming pool too, evidenced by a large number of swimming competitors during my stay. The full house did mean I had a smoking room, but it was clean enough and the staff made the effort to refresh it.

8/10 Good

John, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good but no cigar
Good hotel and recommend to stay there. Excellent breakfast selection although limited evening menu. Nothing in neighbourhood around it. During my stay I was unable to eat at the restaurant as they had a large booking but was given no warning about this, and had to rearrange a business meeting at another location at very short notice.