In the heart of Stadtbezirke I, Motel One Essen offers a stylish retreat with modern amenities like in-room WiFi and coworking spaces. Explore the on-site shopping mall or unwind at the bar, while multilingual staff ensures a smooth stay.
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site - 7 min drive - 4.6 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
Essen Central Station (ESZ) - 8 min walk
Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn - 2 min walk
Berliner Platz U-Bahn - 10 min walk
Bismarckplatz U-Bahn - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Rosemarie - 4 min walk
Il Mulino - 3 min walk
MA - 2 min walk
Café Extrablatt - 3 min walk
Temple Bar - 2 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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
217 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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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)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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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
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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
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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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 Stadtkern, a short 2-minute walk from Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn and 7 minutes' walk from University of Duisburg-Essen.
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Motel One Essen Reviews
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
Aug 16, 2025
Wir kommen gerne wieder
Zentrale Lage, mehrere Restaurants in Laufweite, Parken auf der Straße oder im nahegelegenen Parkhaus möglich. Zimmer im Motel One Standard: Ansprechende Einrichtung, funktionales Duschbad, Klimaanlage. Gemütliche Bar, netter Service. Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Christoph
Christoph, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2024
Ansprechendes Hotel, sehr nettes Personal, gute Verkehrsanbindung
Kirsten
Kirsten, 2-night trip
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 trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Super friendly staff
Bernhard
Bernhard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Super Lage, nettes und freundliches Personal.
War nicht unser letztes Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Gut
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Alles super, wir kommen gerne wieder.
Christoph
Christoph, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2024
Motel One - sicherer Wert für Kurzaufenthalte
Praktisch, zweckmäßig, gute Lage, jung. Immer eine Freude mit top Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.
Urs
Urs, 1-night trip
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
8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2024
Sehr zentral, sauber und freundliches Personal.
Frühstück von allem was da, wurde ständig aufgefüllt und auf Sauberkeit geachtet.
Gerne wieder
Ruth
Ruth, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2023
Excellent service and convenience.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Freundliches Personal… gerne wieder
Wilma
Wilma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Room was clean and tidy. Even though there was construction around there was not a noise issue when I was there. Breakfast was typical Continental Style with cold cuts yogurt cereal but there was no hot options such as eggs or sausages. Nothing special but adequate. Overall, I would definitely stay here again
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Günstiges, sauberes Hotel in guter Lage
Das Motel One ist sauber und gepflegt. Und das bei einem guten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis in guter Zentrums-Lage.
Komme gerne wieder.
Harald
Harald, 3-night trip
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
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2023
War soweit alles super, haben nur eine Übernachtung gehabt, deshalb kann ich es nicht so ganz beurteilen.
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
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 trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2023
Only missing was a coffee/tea machine in the room.
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 15, 2025
receptionens service var fuldstændig håbløs på alle tider!
søren
søren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
Alles ok
Florian
Florian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2024
Insgesamt ein sehr gutes Hotel, alleinig ungewöhnlich war die Tatsache, dass es beim Frühstück kein Rührei gab! Damit ist es das erste Hotel gewesen, wo wir eine solche Einschränkung mitbekommen haben.
Hans-Georg
Hans-Georg, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2024
Alles bestens
Stefanie
Stefanie, 2-night trip
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 trip
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.