
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Essen, DE
1.3 km (0.78 mi) from original
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Essen, DE
1.3 km (0.78 mi) from original
Cleanliness
9.2Consistently praised across reviews — described as very clean, 'sauber' and 'propre'; rooms and public areas reported as well maintained.
Location
9.2Very convenient for the central train station (multiple mentions). Some guests noted the station neighbourhood can feel less safe and one comment mentioned being almost 2 km from the city centre, but overall the location is valued for transit access.
Service
9.4Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (several mentions of a specific employee, Herr Jovan). A few isolated service issues noted (breakfast staffing problems and one report about staff reaction during a fire alarm) but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.
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Essen, DE
1.3 km (0.78 mi) from original


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0.89 km (0.55 mi) from original
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Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
8.2/10Premier Inn Essen City Centre
8.3/10Boutique Essen City
7.7/10Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
8.6/10Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
7.5Rooms are described as modern and well-designed with comfortable beds, but several issues reported (bathroom without doors, noisy bed, curtains that don't fully close, and occasional maintenance/cleaning lapses).
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
8.0Rooms described as clean, comfortable and well designed by many, but several reviews mention small room size, narrow corridors and smaller beds — sometimes tight for families.
Boutique Essen City
6.5Comments about small room sizes and issues with the arrangement of beds.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
8.6Rooms are described as clean and spacious, though some issues with amenities.
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
7.8Mixed: many reviews praise clean, spotless rooms, but several guests reported cleanliness issues (toilet seat not cleaned, bathroom walls needing deeper cleaning, and a room not cleaned between nights).
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
9.2Consistently praised across reviews — described as very clean, 'sauber' and 'propre'; rooms and public areas reported as well maintained.
Boutique Essen City
6.5Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, especially in the bathrooms and hallways.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
8.1Several comments mentioned cleanliness issues including stains on carpets.
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
8.4Generally convenient and close to the city center; positives for proximity and easy parking, but some guests noted paid street parking, distance from the train station for others, and occasional nighttime noise.
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
9.2Very convenient for the central train station (multiple mentions). Some guests noted the station neighbourhood can feel less safe and one comment mentioned being almost 2 km from the city centre, but overall the location is valued for transit access.
Boutique Essen City
8.6Centrally located, with easy access to public transport and major attractions.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
9.1Many reviews highlight the good location near city center and Christmas markets.
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
8.9Consistently praised—staff described as polite, very helpful and available 24/7, accommodating early breakfast requests and assisting with bikes; check-in/out noted as uncomplicated.
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
9.4Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (several mentions of a specific employee, Herr Jovan). A few isolated service issues noted (breakfast staffing problems and one report about staff reaction during a fire alarm) but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.
Boutique Essen City
8.6Generally positive comments on staff friendliness, although some noted a lack of efficiency.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
8.9Positive remarks about friendly staff, but some mentioned lack of problem resolution.
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
—Premier Inn Essen City Centre
—Boutique Essen City
—Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
—Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
7.9Breakfast received mixed-to-positive feedback (described as fair to nice); some praise, but issues noted with early-service timing and lack of replenishment for tea/coffee.
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
7.6Mixed feedback: breakfast selection is generally good but repeatedly criticised for poor organisation (missing cutlery, late replenishment, understaffed at times). Bar drinks noted as expensive by some guests.
Boutique Essen City
7.5Breakfast was mentioned positively, but some reviews expressed disappointment in quality.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
8.7Breakfast was frequently praised, although some issues with bar service.
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
7.6Generally adequate (well-equipped rooms cited), though guests reported missing/fridge in some rooms, tea/coffee not replenished and reliance on paid public parking.
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
8.2Basic amenities available (breakfast, bar, luggage storage). Some gaps noted — lack of a small fridge in rooms, expensive bar drinks and costly/limited parking — but overall amenities meet expectations for this category.
Boutique Essen City
7.5Basic amenities provided, though some reviews expressed desire for better room features.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
8.3Comments mention missing amenities like tea and coffee facilities.
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
8.8Multiple reviews explicitly highlight a very good price/quality ratio and that the hotel offers excellent value for the rate paid.
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
9.3Frequently highlighted as excellent value and 'best rapport qualité prix' / 'top Preisleistungsverhältnis' by multiple guests; price-performance perceived as a strong point.
Boutique Essen City
8.6Generally viewed as good value for the price, especially regarding breakfast.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
8.5Overall value perceived as good, but some complaints about parking rates.
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
WeststadthallePremier Inn Essen City Centre
Rudolf MahlerBoutique Essen City
ehem jüdischer Friedhof LazarettstraßeFour Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Lina Heinemann