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Hotel An der Gruga

3.5 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Business Single Room | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Bicycling
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Eduard-Lucas-Strasse 17, Essen, NW, 45131
  • Place, Grugahalle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Dot Design Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Messe Essen
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Düsseldorf (DUS-Düsseldorf Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Business Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Business Double Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Business Plus Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Business Plus Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Business Plus Double Room

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

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Premium Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel An der Gruga

This smoke-free hotel features self parking, a meeting room and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel An der Gruga offers 39 accommodations with a safe and blackout curtains. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Essen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Hotel An der Gruga, you're just a quick walk from Grugahalle. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning service. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Messe Essen and 12 minutes from Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Hotel An der Gruga, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel An der Gruga also features concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Essen hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (EUR 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high)
  • Lift (62 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 26 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 for adults and from EUR 18 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 12 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 26 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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.

Property is 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

Hotel An der Gruga Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good breakfast, large room. Overall very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to stay here for one night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Grugapark and the Rü
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

nicholas

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Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Horst

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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Happy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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 :(
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
coffee free
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

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K.A.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Décoration

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superbe
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nettes, sauberes Hotel in der Nähe von Messe und Uniklinik. Reichhaltiges Frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles gut !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

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Passt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
öffentlich hervorragend zu erreichen; sehr gutes Frühstück, Sehr freundlicher Service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruhiges, einfaches Hotel, sehr gute Anbindung an die U-Bahn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Beate

Alles zu meiner vollsten Zufriedenheit, Ebenfalls gute Nähe zur Grugahalle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catharina

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lothar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Städtetrip gute Adresse ich hatte ein praktisches Einzelzimmer. Das Frühstück war übersichtlich, aber man konnte Rührei sofort bekommen..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas Hermann George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles gut 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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