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Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
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Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Carl-Zeiss-Platz 4, Jena, TH, 07743
  • Place, University of Jena
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, JenTower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Schiller's Summer House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Erfurt (ERF)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Private kitchen

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment with double bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Comfort Suite

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

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About this property

Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena

This hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a sauna and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Premium digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Jena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Optical Museum Jena. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine while dining at Kardamom
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Indulge with Ayurvedic treatments, body treatments or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Steps from Optical Museum Jena and University of Jena
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 6329 square feet (588 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Jena hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Kardamom – This restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch and dinner.
Moonlight – On-site bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kardamom
  • Moonlight

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 6,329 square feet of conference space

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 25 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 20 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Esplanade Jena
Esplanade Jena Steigenberger
Jena Esplanade
Jena Steigenberger
Jena Steigenberger Esplanade
Steigenberger Esplanade
Steigenberger Esplanade Hotel
Steigenberger Esplanade Hotel Jena
Steigenberger Esplanade Jena
Steigenberger Jena
Steigenberger Hotel Jena
Steigenberger Esplanade Jena Hotel

Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 739 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very spacious room, good facilities, good area with lots of restaurants. Good for business travel. Was a bit noisy at times though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in Jena, perhaps even Germany! It truly feels like a home away from home. The rooms are always spotless, comfortable, and have such a welcoming atmosphere that I immediately feel at ease every time I arrive. The staff are wonderful: warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, which makes the stay even more special. The location is also perfect - right in the center of Jena, making everything easily accessible. I always look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here before and really like the place. Great breakfast, super convenient and very nice rooms and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect base for a stay in Jena. Excellent location and facilities. Staff welcoming and ultra efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sankalp

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People at front desk was very helpful. I was traveling from US with my big luggage and hotel staff helped me to get taxi to the hotel and also helped me with my luggage. Thank you !! It was wonderful experience. I will definitely visit again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is big, room is big, lots of parking space, breakfast is ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel, perfectly located for traveling and for exploring Jena.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, staff amazing, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy my stay for 5 days
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jolanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and pleasant, but the staff could be more friendly, especially during check-out. The breakfast was rather modest for a 4-star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel in the center of town.

Nice hotel in the center of town. Convenient for all facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and comfortable room. Good gym and sauna. Parking good. Location good. Good breakfast. Only drawback is the design of the hotel. If guests are drinking late in the bar, the noise can be heard in all the rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, excellent breakfast, very good bar & restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Great location downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel, always my first choice when staying in Jena. Rooms are great, staff are great, not a single complaint.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly Clean Would def come back Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dorint Esplanade is right downtown Jena, close to everything. The room, and bathroom, was spacious. The staff was friendly. We booked our room with breakfast. The breakfast was great. They had anything you could want for breakfast and if it wasn't on the buffet the staff would get it. We've been going here for years, and the staff is always the same which speaks for the hotel. Will definitely continue coming to Dorint Esplanade.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a business trip great as it’s in the middle of everywhere you may need to be
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and quiet despite in the central city
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent hotel with great amenities. Easy to access central part of town. Staff was very helpful and helped us navigate this beautiful town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad

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

Best in Jena.

Great hotel in Jena, and I've stayed here many times. Great restaurant and bar. Great location. Very helpful staff. I will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Amenities
The staff are extremely helpful. The daily breakfast buffet is beautifully displayed and the food is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024