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Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG

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A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "the niu", and outdoor seating area. - Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG (Esslingen)
A modern bar area with seating and a high ceiling with geometric light fixtures. - Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG (Esslingen)
A modern cafe with wooden furniture, large windows, and a view of the street. - Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG (Esslingen)
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, metal shelving, and a view of the street outside. - Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG (Esslingen)
A modern lounge area with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a hallway leading to elevators. - Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG (Esslingen)
Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed with multiple pillows, a bedside table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed with multiple pillows, a bedside table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Standard Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a checkered floor.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, a floor lamp, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Esslingen is home to Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG. Porsche Museum and Mercedes-Benz Museum are cultural highlights of the area. Nymphaea Zoo and Cannstatter Wasen are also worth visiting. Visit our Esslingen travel guide
Map
Otto-Bayer-Strasse, 8, Esslingen am Neckar, Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, 73730

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent church tower.
    Esslinger Burg
    9 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Villa Merkel
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Esslingen Christmas Market
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kessler Sekt
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nymphaea Zoo
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Esslingen (Neckar) Station
    8 min drive
  • Oberesslingen S-Bahn
    10 min walk
  • Stuttgart Airport (STR)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Karmeliter
    14 min walk
  • Graf Zeppelin
    4 min walk
  • Kleine Traube
    18 min walk
  • Sportheim Sirnau
    5 min drive
  • Adastra
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet 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 21 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Office
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
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.

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
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 21.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG?

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

Where is Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG located?

Situated in Esslingen, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Villa Merkel, Kessler Sekt, and Esslingen Christmas Market. St. Dionys Church and Nymphaea Zoo are also within 1 mi (2 km). Oberesslingen S-Bahn is 10 minutes by foot and Esslingen (Neckar) Station is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 292 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed quiet restful night's Parking -Did not expect to pay €15 to park in the car park overnight
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was always delicious and the room was very comfortable! The staff were very kind and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean. The staff were helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dóra

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and comfortable hotel, it was great for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price for the location. Parking is not free. Limited access to public transportation and highways.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel seemed very new and very clean. Didn’t eat or drink there as we had booked room only. Was easy walk to the station to get into the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

Freindly

Very freindly staff. Nice rooms with what you Can expect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and renovated hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Van Trong Thien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No drinking water available. You have to buy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Handan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice & cool place. Everything was clean. I would book it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

George D.

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Tiny room, no Kleenex, no place to park autos. The hotel only has room for 16 cars. Towels quality are like those I use for cleanup in the garage. I had to request extra pillows twice before they accommodated me. Holiday Inn should drop this property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

p

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good checkin and bar island but staff overworked. Rooms ok but no desk table or place to work.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Super glad

Alt i alt bare en super fin oplevelse. Pris/ydelse for sublimt.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to find a Parking spot for your vehicle. I had to walk around 600m to be able to park in the street. Hotel Parking seems to be too small for the amount of guests and vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very cold even with heating on (winter booking) and it seemed like the windows weren’t effectively glazed. Biggest issue by far was breakfast. Couldn’t find a seat anywhere and the staff were overrun with demand. Seemingly not enough capacity to cope with the number of guests. Gave up and had to get breakfast elsewhere which wasn’t easy given location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on a recent trip, while the lobby area and general areas of the hotel look to be in good condition. One notices a lack of attention to the fine details in the rooms. Better attention could be taken by cleaning when vacuuming the rooms or by leaving an additional toilet paper roll when the one given is almost empty -- Other guests during checkout also complained about similar. Also the bathroom/shower design makes it next to impossible to take a shower without soaking the entire bathroom, toilet, etc. Though I will say the bed was comfortable to get a good nights sleep, and the location was actually quite quiet.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anand

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was terrible experience for me.the guy on reception was rude and showing that he is doing favour for us. Room was very small. Room has terrible smell. Room didn't provide a single water bottel at this price. Parking we have to pay extra which is 15 euro per night. While breakfast staff asked me if we are Muslim. I don't know if I were Muslim I may get good breakfast and service. I will say please avoid this hotel at any cost.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Paul

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

Worst hotel I have stayed in- keep away

Worst hotel I have ever stayed at using Hotel. com. Paid for a superior double room which was basic with a view and window over a garage. The room smelled of damp. The bathroom flooded when showering ( serious flooding). No drink making facilities- tea/coffee/ water. No tissues. No cups or glasses ( 2 small plastic tumblers). Shower head pole came off the wall. This is/was not a double bed room; two single beds pushed together but not joined so you wake up in the middle of the night as you slip down between the gap( I was told all the rooms are like this) At best a 2 star hotel in a not too nice location with very basic facilities but charging 4 star rates. Stay in the old part of Esslingen at a 3 star hotel for a lower price and a much better experience in a much nicer location and avoid the Niu Timber if you can and certainly don’t pay for a superior room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gerne wieder! Ausreichend Parkmöglichkeiten vor Ort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles Bestens, wie beim letzten Besuch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026