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Essential by Dorint Essen

Hotel with free parking, near Folkwang Museum

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Essential by Dorint Essen is minutes from the Folkwang Museum and Colosseum Theater. Guests can book a massage, enjoy regional dishes at Wintergarten restaurant, or use the gym. The property offers practical amenities like dry cleaning and free WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Essential Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Essential Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Essential Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Business Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Business Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Müller-Breslau-Straße 18 - 20, Essen, NW, 45130

What's nearby

  • Folkwang Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grugahalle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Messe Essen - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Villa Hugel - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Essen Central Station (ESZ) - 4 min drive
  • Martinstrasse U-Bahn - 10 min walk
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delulu Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gasthaus Zum Brenner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nesifa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fisch Bade - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪fcuk yoga - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Essen

Hotel near Messe Essen
Located close to Folkwang Museum and Colosseum Theater, Essential by Dorint Essen provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Wintergarten, features local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 101 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to sound-insulated walls and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

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 center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8.50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 9.63 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: EUR 8.50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Does Essential by Dorint Essen have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Essential by Dorint Essen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 8.50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Essential by Dorint Essen?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essential by Dorint Essen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Essential by Dorint Essen?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Essential by Dorint Essen provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 49.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Essential by Dorint Essen located?

Located in Ruettenscheid, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Folkwang Museum and Messe Essen. Colosseum Theater and Villa Hugel are also within 3 mi (5 km). Martinstrasse U-Bahn is 10 minutes by foot and Essen Süd Station is 12 minutes.

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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

6/10 Okay

gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sehr freundliches Personal, schön, dass Ritual im Bad als Duschgel vorhanden. Sauber. Frühstück sehr " übersichtlich " für den Preis von 17.- Euro. Bad sehr eng, Steckdosen schlecht erreichbar. Restaurants relativ weit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erwartungen voll erfüllt
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Hakan

Würde es nicht unbedingt empfehlen

Ist schon ziemlich abgewohnt alles
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Die Zimmer zu klein, due Betten zu hart, der Fernseher kaum zu bedienen, keinerlei Möglichkeiten, sich abends aufzuhalten,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel in buurt van Gruga Essen

Het vroegere « Ypsilon » recent overgenomen door Dorint. Vlotte incheckprocedure. Eenpersoonskamer is voldoende ruim. Gratis flesje water op de kamer. Hotel gelegen op wandelafstand van de hippe wijk Rüttenscheid en van de Gruga. Zeer fait tarief voor één nacht. Parkeergarage voorhanden.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
basic / nice hotel only minus was that restaurant was in renovation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dorint Hotel mit kleinen Schwächen

Hotel macht einen guten Eindruck. Leider immer noch Teppichboden in jedem Zimmer. Finde ich persönlich nicht hygienisch. Jedes Zimmer war zu warm. Auch bei geöffneten Fenster kaum Besserung. Zimmerreinigung nur auf Anfrage. Minibar vorhanden aber nicht gefüllt. Brauche ich aber auch nicht. Restaurant und Bar geschlossen. Frühstück war gut. Da sollte für jeden was dabei sein. Für Kurzaufenthalt absulut OK.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reichhaltiges Frühstücks Buffet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zentrale Lage..... Dax Parken finde ich viel zu teuer... Sonst alles prima🌸☀
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

gerne wieder

sehr nettes Personal, alles sehr sauber, gerne wieder
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gutes Mittelklassehotel

Etwas älteres Vier-Sterne-Hotel. Erwartungen wurden erfüllt. Im Zimmer fehlen Steckdosen.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Bra i stort sätt. Personalen i Receptionen (nattvakt) hade inte noterat att väcka mig kl 02.00 som skulle ta taxi till morgon flyg från Düsseldorf . Annars OK.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dankeschön.

Wir waren bei unserer Ankunft am Samstag, 28.12. sehr erfreut, dass wir bereits unsere Zimmer beziehen konnten, obwohl es noch nicht einmal 12:00 Uhr war. Vielen Dank dafür.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

une nuit à Essen

Chambre confortable et silencieuse, petit déjeuner sous forme de buffet particulièrement riche et copieux. Seul bémol, pour nous français, la barrière de la langue.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
War das super
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Omied

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
keine steckdosen neben den betten geht gar nicht. keine richtige beleuchtung im zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jannis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viel zu teuer

Der bestellte tv mit Satelliten Anschluss war nicht angeschlossen, das Badezimmer hatte einen unangenehmen Geruch, das Bett war hart und auf dem Sofa war ein gelber Fleck
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Preislich obere Grenze für die Grösse des Hotelzimmers
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundlicher Empfang, sehr saubere zimmer, üppiges Frühstück.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zu Teuer

Für fast 70 Euro , plus 10 Euro parken ,plus 14 Euro Frühstück ( also fast 100 Euro ) haben meine Frau und ich ein abgewohntes Zimmer ohne AC aber mit Wasserkocher im Kleiderschrank bekommen. Das Frühstück war Top , die Sauberkeit des Zimmers war auch in Ordnung, Personal war Super und sehr Hilfsbereit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
La réceptionniste très agréable, l’hôtel a besoin d’une rénovation, des mobiliers sombres et anciens, pas de climatisation, la chambre donnant sur la route très bruyante. Petit déjeuner complet, à la demande si vous partez tôt, on vous prépare un lunch packet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Klaus-Dietrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zu empfehlen

Das Hotel ist gut zu erreichen. Bus, U-Bahn in der Nähe. Die Einkaufsstraße Rü in der Nähe. Zimmer ruhig. Nettes Personal. Ge nug Parkplätze. Sehr reichhaltiges Frühstück.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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