Overall I was not impressed with this hotel. The rooms were very spartan - I had a single bed with a really poor quality mattress and two very thin pillows that I had to roll in a ball to get any sort of head support. My room also had two chairs, both of which were rock hard. So hard, they... More

3 stars for the guest room and the building but 5 stars for the impressive breakfast. The service staff at the breakfast room are highly professional. Large parking. Short distance to the Messe-Essen is really great, you have enough time to enjoy the wonderful breakfast and still on time for the Messe visit. We would come back again for sure. More

Hotel is clean, but basic. Located in the middle of nowhere, but you have to pay for parking. Hotel was very empty (I think this is more a business hotel and it was a weekend) which meant although the bar was supposed to stay open til 1am, it shut about 11.30. We managed to get one drink, but it was... More

A group of us stayed here whilst visiting the Essen fairground (Messe). It is very convenient for the Messe - less than 5 minutes in a taxi. The hotel itself has a bit of a strange layout - the rooms are in separate 3-storey blocks off a main corridor. However, this was fine. The rooms themselves are small compared to... More

Have just stayed at this hotel whilst on business and would agree with others comments that it is more of a business hotel than one for a vacation. The rooms were clean but i found them hot, as there was no air conditioning. I left my window open during the night but there was alot of noice around that woke... More

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for 7 nights in June. This is definately just a business hotel, not a hotel to get real comfortable in. Room was big and clean but there is no air conditioning, so it was very warm at night. It is far away from anything, you must take public transit to get into... More

Supposed to be a 4 star hotel. Heating limited, whole place smells of cigarettes, no carpets on walkways, service very limited- no help with bags, restaurant very average (and continues with the heavy cigarette theme) and a long! way from anywhere, even the Messe. I was very cold. 1 little quilt on bed, window kept fallong open and the heating... More

Stayed here during World Cup. Very large hotel looked a bit like an office block. Stayed here as best accommodation that we could get for world cup semi at Dormund at short notice. Was really hot and sleep was difficult, quite though and obviously convenient for nearby businesses. Little else of interest nearby. Used bar, breakfast and bar snacks all... More

I have been a guest at the Skandic Essen hotel on two occasions. While it's affiliation with Hilton first captured my attention, I will definitely return on future business trips. Okay, the room size is small by American standards but the hotel is an ideal place to unwind after a hectic day. The lobby, restaurant and bar have somewhat of... More