In the heart of Stadtbezirk III, Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen, an IHG Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a coffee shop and bar. Explore the city then unwind on the terrace or enjoy in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about this hotel's convenient location.
University of Duisburg-Essen - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Philharmonie Essen - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 30 min drive
Dortmund (DTM) - 38 min drive
Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 50 min drive
Essen-Kray Süd Station - 6 min drive
Essen Central Station (ESZ) - 13 min walk
Essen Central Station - 14 min walk
Planckstrasse U-Bahn - 6 min walk
Bismarckplatz U-Bahn - 6 min walk
Savignystrasse U-Bahn - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Ruebys - 10 min walk
ONL - 10 min walk
Sheraton Essen Club Lounge - 12 min walk
Tablo - 12 min walk
Rütteria Lorenzo - 11 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
When you stay at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Messe Essen and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Planckstrasse U-Bahn is 6 minutes and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
146 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special 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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
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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 (7 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 15 per day)
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2017
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - restaurant.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in GreenSign Hotel, 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 19 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 15 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG 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 Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 15 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mercatorhalle Duisburg (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Messe Essen (1.7 mi) and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site (4.2 mi), along with Seaside Beach Baldeney (4.5 mi) and Rudolf Weber-Arena (9.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG like?
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG is a short 6-minute walk from Planckstrasse U-Bahn and 16 minutes' walk from Philharmonie Essen.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
Clean and quiet room.
Peony
Peony, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Fun vibe..nice staff
BERTHOLD
BERTHOLD, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2025
The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was aware that I arrived early and was very tired. So, they let me check in early.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2024
Friendly and helpful staff
Thomas
Thomas, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2025
Clean, simple, « cool » with respect to the restaurant, etc.. simple and effective! I recommend it!
Simone-Eva
Simone-Eva, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 20, 2025
My stay was okay,I came for one nightand it was okay for me.Check in and out was smooth.The few problems were the dusty cupboards and the noise from inside and outside.
I was aIso expecting some cups and cutlery somehere but to no avail.
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2023
Modern hotel close to city centre
Nice option not far from city centre, 10min walking.
Room clean and comfortable.
Parking place in front of hotel at 14€
No free water in the room, no frigo bar :(
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Highly recommended
Superb hotel, if a little away from the main centre of town. Peace and quiet and large rooms. Only negative was an alarm went off for the room next to me, but this was soon fixed. Staff on duty 24 hours.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2024
Decent
Decent hotel, nice room but aircon not up to the job to keep room cool. Bathroom looked nice but shower head wouldn’t maintain a position when in use.
David
David, 8-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2024
Good but basic hotel. Rooms quite small and not much storage space. No facility to make a hot drink in the room. Not far from city centre but the area is not great. On a noisy road with Building work and scrubland across the road. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was decent, although the restaurant was very busy at the weekend. We struggled to find somewhere to sit.
Gabriele
Gabriele, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 11, 2024
Nice and trendy but description not correct
The lobby and the hotel it self was really cool and trendy. It was pretty clean, only when we took the tv away from the wall ( you can move it around) when I saw it hasn’t been cleaned there for a while,
The reason I give it less stars is because in here they always say the beds are one large bed, and I specially look for that when I order a room, but when we came we got a room with two single beds put together, I went to the lobby, we had a lot of luggage and were tired after a long drive, and the guy in the lobby was not that welcoming but okay with changing the room… BUT he sent me to 4 different rooms and all had the same… 2 single beds, in the end he got us an “upgrade” (only thing was the room was a tiny bit bigger and on the top floor) and was kinda like “well I should be charging you though”… but AGAIN two single beds. We couldn’t be bothered doing a room change for the fifth time so we just stayed there.
The day after we asked if we could get one hour later checkout to take a shower and pack our bags, and he was kinda rude to my boyfriend and gonna charge us for that 20€… I explained that I was unhappy with the check in and all that, at the same time the manager was passing by and was very helpful and he let us have that extra hour so we were happy with the staff at that point
Katla
Katla, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Great hotel
Great hotel, provided everything we need at a reasonable cost
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Top hotel
Shkelzen
Shkelzen, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2025
Clean room and bathroom, nice lobby, only parking was a problem.
Hamideh
Hamideh, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2025
Not central
Meirion
Meirion, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 2, 2025
They are good
I stay 1 days and I paid for 7 days
They promised to redound after check out
But they did not
azzam
azzam, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2025
All good
w
w, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2024
Very good.
Yutaro
Yutaro, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2023
Sauber, ruhig, modern
Achim
Achim, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 25, 2024
Hotel was fine, the toilet wasn’t the most clean.. and during the breakfast as we went late most things were missing and took some time to be replaced ..
Camila
Camila, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2023
Clean and good looking hotel, good breakfast.
Slow check in and bar, seems understaffed at night.
Plus for rewarding customers for eco friendlyness when not wanting to change towels and clean rooms every day, but a minus for staff taking a large stack of napkins for wiping water off the floor, instead of a rag.
Linn
Linn, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 2, 2025
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Theokliti
Theokliti, 5-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 6, 2025
no fridge in the room , rooms dark, no premixed coctails in the bar at 9pm staff asked if able to mix any coctails despite having all kinds of spirits etc they won’t.
Juraj
Juraj, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2023
Modern Hotel in Essen
Modern hotel in Essen, comfortable bed and bathroom, breakfast quite good, central area in Essen. a few negative points: no gym, no desk or chair to work on in the room, only one person at reception so some queues at times for check-in and -out, no fridge or minibar in room, no housekeeping for first three days. generally nice though.
Gregor
Gregor, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 12, 2024
Very clean room, but very small. Being a bigger person it was a little cramped for me. The shower especially was very small and, it was very easy to get water all over the place.