Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Suburban hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Sundeck
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen, NW, 45891
  • Veltins-Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • ZOOM Erlebniswelt
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Movie Park Germany
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Dortmund (DTM)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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Room options

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Arena View)

  • 968 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

  • 559 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Gelsenkirchen

Located in Erle, Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from ZOOM Erlebniswelt and within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Alpincenter Bottrop. This 158-room hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Veltins-Arena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • ZOOM Erlebniswelt - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Golf Club Schloss Horst - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Movie Park Germany - 14 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Starlight Express Theater - 17 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gelsenkirchen Buer Süd Station - 6 min drive
  • VELTINS-Arena Station - 13 min walk
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Glueck auf brauhaus sutum - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Schloss Berge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hugo 1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L'Osteria - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Suburban hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center
Guests staying at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen enjoy access to a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can put free offsite parking to good use if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and coffee/tea in a common area.
41-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Softwellness- und Fitnessbereich. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 0.6 miles
  • Street parking available
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 4,779 square feet of conference space
  • 9 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

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 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Welcome Gelsenkirchen
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

This hotel is situated in Erle within a short 6-minute walk of Veltins-Arena. You'll also find ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Golf Club Schloss Horst within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

As of Jun 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen on Jun 29, 2025 start from $104.16, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, covered parking is offered for EUR 15 per day. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

Softwellness- und Fitnessbereich is the name of the hotel's full-service spa available for guests to enjoy.

Does Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen include a casino on the premises?

No, Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Restaurant.

Will Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen for a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

The closest major airport to Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is about 23.3 mi away. Another top airport is Dortmund (DTM), which is around 23.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

No, at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 720 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic and helpful, Hotel is gorgeous and the food was great. Recommending to family & friends and will be returning for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl-Heinz

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

Sehr gutes einchecken, nettes Personal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mick

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to arena
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frantisek

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

D J

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel nice staff Stayed night of England Slovakia euro 2024 plus one further night Only complaint was that the drink prices were Raised 2 euros on day of game even for residents, above advertised prices This is blatant profiteering,as residents should have been charged prices as advertised on price boards Room good Staff good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were very disappointed that the display cabinet in our room had no ornaments which had a deleterious effect on the enjoyment of our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet right by the stadium if that’s u like
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Manuel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extortion

Uncomfortable beds, no toiletries, minimum towels of low quality. Rooms need major updating. Gym with ancient machines and nioy clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvin, Island Park

Traveled with family
It was nice and beautiful. Staff were all very friendly. Made me feel like I was home and treated with respect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay here if going to VELTINS-Arena arena!

Literally on grounds of VELTINS-Arena arena. Made going to Euro game just an unreal experience to just be at the hotel. Really also pretty modern and great bar/ restaurant, service, rooms good- would definitely come back if going to a game.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Pllumb

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for attending the football matches
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Babak

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk receptionist was not knowledgeable, I asked if there were any bottle waters in the room, the receptionist said no. So we purchased multiple bottles of water, whenwe got to the room, there was a complimentary bottle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

MARCELO

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel in Europe...
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mick

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed in restaurant

Ok room but extremely disappointing experience in restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Frantisek

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Miroslav

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was brilliant for all walks of life. I felt at home away from home.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hagob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023