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

Crisp and clean, the décor rocks a modern palette of whites and greens.

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

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

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

Nice-n-close to the Mercatorhalle complex, casino, main station and shops (in case you get the sudden urge to buy a new pair of pants – or maybe pjs).

Come for the great location, stay for the design

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).

Whatever time you stumble in, the 24-hour front desk serves up service with a smile.

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

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

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

Streaming your favorite playlists is a breeze with free WiFi.

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