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Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Fitness facility
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Restaurant
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Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen offers a tranquil escape in Stadtbezirke I. Guests can relax in the garden, unwind on the terrace, and enjoy free in-room WiFi. The hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff are available to assist with any needs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen, NW, 45128

What's nearby

  • Folkwang Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Philharmonie Essen - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grugahalle - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Messe Essen - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Philharmonie U-Bahn - 7 min walk
  • Essen Central Station (ESZ) - 16 min walk
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Projekt Zweibar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bohnenkartell Rösterei & Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Extrablatt Rüttenscheid - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ampütte - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nikolaus Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Messe Essen
Consider a stay at Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a living plant wall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, a reception hall, and bicycle parking
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 132 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 23 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2000
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50

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 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 23 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 18.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Mercure Hotel Essen Plaza
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
Mercure Plaza Essen
Accor Hotel Plaza Essen
Accor Hotel Plaza Essen
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen Hotel
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen Essen
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen Hotel Essen

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen?

Self parking is available for EUR 18.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen?

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

What time is check-out at Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen located?

Located in Suedviertel, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Folkwang Museum and Stadtgarten. Aalto-Musiktheater and International Christmas Market Essen are also within 1 mi (2 km). Philharmonie U-Bahn is 7 minutes by foot and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn is 9 minutes.

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Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 712 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 712 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 712 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 712 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 712 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are always really helpful and friendly hence me staying there again - easy to walk to shops and the restaurants we like
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

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

Very nice hotel

This hotel is clean, very friendly customer service and breakfast was 5/5!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramessar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is very close to one of Germany's biggest shopping malls incl. a food court, so that makes it an ideal place to stay as well. The service at Mercure was excellent and our stay was great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly,helpful staff. Nice location within easy walking distance over the bridge to Ruttenscheider Strasse with all its cafes and places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, modern hotel within easy walking distance of the Philharmonie. Beds were comfortable and the washroom was also clean and in good working order.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and close to main train station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff at he reception👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really nice hotel at a decent price. The room was spacious and modern, the staff was very helpful and pleasant. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

Very nice!

We stayed here during our whirlwind tour of Europe. Very nice and clean, and probably the best hotel we stayed at during our trip. Would definitely stay here again. Friendly staff, great food, comfortable and spacious room. No complaints at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ansi

The staff was very pleasant and willing to help!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamila

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

Great hotel

Lovely hotel very friendly polite staff. We only stayed one night as travelling but everything was perfect. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

BDE

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

Nice stay in Essen

I stayed overnight in Essen to see an opera. The hotel was very nice and located close to the opera house. The staff were very helpful in sharing their local knowlegde.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good 4* well-appointed hotel. Comfortable, warm room with kettle. Lovely, plentiful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights for Taylor Swift. AC wasn’t super cold but hotel was as very convenient and staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joakim

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

Excellent stay at Mercure Plaza

Excellent stay at mercure. Great staff and good service. Only minus that the fridge in the room didnt work.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pali

Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svitlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant peaceful stay. Was given a room with balcony at my request. Cleaning staff did not leave a voucher (for opting not to get your room cleaned, you get a voucher for a free soft drink in the bar), but bar man accommodated me no problem. All staff very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel provides excellent service for the price. The staff is very friendly both at the front desk and during breakfast. The breakfast is good, offering both continental and hearty English options. There's a kettle and coffee/tea in the room, along with some snacks at the front desk. The rooms are spacious, with attention to those with limited mobility. The cleanliness is very good, with nice linens and amenities. The hotel is conveniently located near the train station. There's a stop near the philharmonic, but you can actually walk there as well. The parting gift was highly appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Timur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Your room was cold
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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