Fancy a nightcap? Indulge your night-owl tendencies at the hotel bar.

Choice of soft or firm pillows? Sounds like a dream come true (literally).

The only 4-star stay in town, it’s an easy suitcase-lug from the main station.

Serene spot in the park (hence the name), near the centre and tram – a 5-min ride to the main station.

Leave far more cultured than you came, thanks to nearby artsy must-do’s like the Philharmonie concert hall, Aalto Theatre & Folkwang Museum.

Well-placed in front of the 10-hectare Herminghaus Park, with running trails and mini golf.

Spot-on location in the heart, near the River Ruhr between the Essen and Dusseldorf Fair buildings (if you happen to be here for an event).

Snack, sip German beer and watch Sky Sports in the Kornkammer bar. (Ah, this is the life.)

Just a short drive from the city centre as well as the airport.

Get the night (or afternoon) started without leaving the onsite bar.

Vibe is deliciously modern, with super-sleek décor and eye-popping wall art.

Pleasant hotel has an accompanying park and a pretty little lake that are very strollworthy.

Stunner of an 18-hole golf course right next door. Ask about tee times and go spend a glorious few hours showing that ball who’s boss.

Within walking distance of public transportation for easy access into the centre.

Well-connected to the motorways, so you don’t lose time getting to your destination.