Hotel An der Gruga

Property class: 3.5
Essen hotel in entertainment district

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Hotel An der Gruga offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Messe Essen. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Public transportation is just a short walk: Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn is steps away and Messe West-Sued-Gruga U-Bahn is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Living plant wall
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is $76
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Business Plus Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a view of the sky.

Business Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Business Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Business Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Business Plus Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Business Plus Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, and a floor lamp.

Business Plus Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Premium Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Eduard-Lucas-Strasse 17, Essen, NW, 45131

What's nearby

  • Grugahalle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Red Dot Design Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Messe Essen - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Duisburg-Essen - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grugapark Botanical Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 24 min drive
  • Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 43 min drive
  • Dortmund (DTM) - 61 min drive
  • Essen-Kray Süd Station - 8 min drive
  • Essen Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Bochum Wattenscheid S-Bahn - 10 min drive
  • Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn - 1 min walk
  • Messe West-Sued-Gruga U-Bahn - 10 min walk
  • Martinstrasse U-Bahn - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪ATLANTIC Congress Hotel Essen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Pomodoro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪espresso perfetto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gin & Jagger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Miamamia am Park - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel An der Gruga

  • Hotel An der Gruga offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Messe Essen. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Public transportation is just a short walk: Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn is steps away and Messe West-Sued-Gruga U-Bahn is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Secured uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 24
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 6 stairs to reach property
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 26 per day
  • 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 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs EUR 12 per night with in/out privileges
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Also known as

der Gruga

der Gruga Essen

Hotel der Gruga

Hotel der Gruga Essen

Hotel an der Gruga Hotel

Hotel an der Gruga Essen

Hotel an der Gruga Hotel Essen

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel An der Gruga offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel An der Gruga 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 Hotel An der Gruga?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel An der Gruga?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel An der Gruga?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel An der Gruga?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mercatorhalle Duisburg (18-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel An der Gruga and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

What's the area around Hotel An der Gruga like?

Hotel An der Gruga is a short 1-minute walk from Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn and 5 minutes' walk from Messe Essen.

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Reviews

Hotel An der Gruga Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as fresh, delicious, and extensive with a good variety. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a short business trip and close to local bars and restaurants. Comfortable and a good breakfast choice.
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8/10 Very good

Very clean, good breakfast, large room. Overall very comfortable stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Small cousy hotel, great staff, very clean and super convenient if you are going to a convention. Breakfast was decent and everything was fresh, the staff were super nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy access to Grugapark and the Rü
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10/10 Exceptional

Enough for one or two nights
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8/10 Very good

It was nice to stay here for one night
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Happy
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant but pricey for what it is

Great service and nice breakfast but rooms very basic and a bit dated for the price paid. Old lift which didn't arrive on top floor when leaving to check out so had to lug suitcase down flights of stairs when in a hurry :(
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10/10 Exceptional

coffee free
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10/10 Exceptional

K.A.
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6/10 Good

Okay
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10/10 Exceptional

Superbe
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10/10 Exceptional

Ich hatte ein sehr ruhiges gepflegtes Zimmer im Nebengebäude. So ungewöhnlich ruhig, direkt neben einer stark befahrenen Straße... Alles ordentlich, Möglichkeit selbst spät einzuchecken. Ausgiebiges Frühstücksbuffet Sehr nettes Personal
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8/10 Very good

Nettes, sauberes Hotel in der Nähe von Messe und Uniklinik. Reichhaltiges Frühstück.
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10/10 Exceptional

Alles gut !
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8/10 Very good

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8/10 Very good

öffentlich hervorragend zu erreichen; sehr gutes Frühstück, Sehr freundlicher Service
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8/10 Very good

Ruhiges, einfaches Hotel, sehr gute Anbindung an die U-Bahn
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8/10 Very good

Alles zu meiner vollsten Zufriedenheit, Ebenfalls gute Nähe zur Grugahalle.
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10/10 Exceptional

Sehr angenehmes Kongresshotel. Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Vielen Dank! Das Hotel ist sicher schon etwas älter und nicht barrierefrei aber gepflegt und sehr sauber. Frühstück frisch und lecker.
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10/10 Exceptional

Städtetrip gute Adresse ich hatte ein praktisches Einzelzimmer. Das Frühstück war übersichtlich, aber man konnte Rührei sofort bekommen..