Hotel An der Gruga

3.5 star property
Hotel in Essen with a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Property grounds
Balcony
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Eduard-Lucas-Strasse 17, Essen, NW, 45131
  • Place, Grugahalle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Messe Essen
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grugapark Botanical Garden
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Düsseldorf (DUS-Düsseldorf Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

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

Business Single Room

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

Business Double Room

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

Business Plus Single Room

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

Business Plus Double Room

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

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Essen

Located in Ruettenscheid within a 5-minute walk of Grugahalle, Hotel An der Gruga is within a 15-minute stroll of Messe Essen. This 39-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and a terrace.

What's nearby

  • Grugahalle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Messe Essen - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grugapark Botanical Garden - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Folkwang Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Seaside Beach Baldeney - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn - 1 min walk
  • Essen Central Station (ESZ) - 4 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪60 Seconds To Napoli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪bierselig - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ATLANTIC Congress Hotel Essen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪espresso perfetto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Emilia - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel An der Gruga

Hotel in Essen with a 24-hour front desk
Hotel An der Gruga features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a meeting room. Self parking is available for EUR 12 per night. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, a living plant wall, and a TV in a common area.
32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Safes, desks, and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator (24 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 26 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel An der Gruga?

Hotel An der Gruga provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Hotel An der Gruga?

This hotel is situated in Ruettenscheid, just steps from Grugahalle. You'll also find Grugapark Botanical Garden and Philharmonie Essen within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hotel An der Gruga?

Yes, secured parking is offered for EUR 12 per night with in/out privileges. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel An der Gruga feature a casino?

No, Hotel An der Gruga doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel An der Gruga?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel An der Gruga a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like concierge services and a terrace plus some guestrooms include espresso makers.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel An der Gruga?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel An der Gruga feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Hotel An der Gruga offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel An der Gruga allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel An der Gruga for a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Hotel An der Gruga have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel An der Gruga?

The closest major airport to Hotel An der Gruga is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is 15.8 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Dortmund (DTM), which is around 27.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel An der Gruga?

No, at Hotel An der Gruga, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.