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Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Hotel in Essen with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Located in the heart of Stadtbezirke I, Select Hotel Handelshof Essen combines comfort with convenience. Guests enjoy drinks at the bar, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and make use of the practical luggage storage. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful hotel team.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds (Family Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

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Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 3 Twin Beds (Up to 3 Adults)

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Soundproofed
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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen, NW, 45127

What's nearby

  • Philharmonie Essen - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Folkwang Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grugahalle - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Messe Essen - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Essen Central Station - 2 min walk
  • Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Mulino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Extrablatt - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Döner & More - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Hotel near Messe Essen
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG provides a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 198 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 19 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Jimmy's Bar

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1913
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 to-go breakfast: approximately EUR 19 for adults and EUR 9.5 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10.00 per day(820 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Novum Winters Essen
Novum Select Hotel Handelshof
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Frequently asked questions

Is Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG located?

Located in Stadtkern, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of International Christmas Market Essen and Grillo-Theater. Essen Cathedral and Philharmonie Essen are also within 10 minutes. Essen Central Station is only a 2-minute walk and Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn is 5 minutes.

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Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zainab Elebaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place for holidays
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel, excellent breakfast, very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the train station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Once inside the property was pretty nice overall. Outside has the same issues many central location have with a large number of street people. I did not hear any street noise from my 4th floor room. The breakfast was excellent in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms with lots of space but poor accessibility for parking which was a multi storey a short walk down the street
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paolo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast and perfect spot for a congress stop over in Essen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with convenient location near main train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

R C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would be good to have a water heater with some tea and coffee in the room...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay rooms were so clean and comfortable, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the area maybe because I didn’t explore as much but other than that this was a great clean and safe feeling hotel I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location, directly across from Essen Central Station. Excellent breakfast bar and clean rooms with crisp white linens. Novum has done a good job keeping up a hotel I first visited more than 40 years ago.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally right next to the train and walkable all over the adorable and friendly city of Essen. The hotel bar was a relaxing spot too, and breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

A clean, fairly spacious room with a good bathroom offering plenty of hot water instantly. Disappointingly there was no room service, no information booklet and no complementary things such as water, biscuits, drink making facilities in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient location-directly across from the main train station. Bed was super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ammar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful and polite. Very clean hotel. Bar staff were also very nice. Super convenient being close to the train station. Cute shops in the area / lots of options for food / cafe’s etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Highly recommended!

Had a brilliant stay at Select Hotel in Essen. The hotel is perfectly located opposite the main station. The room was spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped. For the money paid I was extremely impressed and would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fast internet (free), aircon excellent, staff very helpful - right next to Essen Hauptbanhof. Area around the hotel felt sketchy at night but otherwise very satisfied with the Handelhof.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Humphrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Few mins from public station
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for transport links
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Great hotel in centrecof Essen

Great location right by Essen main station. Room was decent size and great bathroom. No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice place

Great location for the train station. It was a pleasant room, although we were woken with a door knock at 8am, which was annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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