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

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

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

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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).

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

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

Streaming your favorite playlists is a breeze with free WiFi.

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

Airy, modern rooms in the Moersenbroich district not far from the city’s famous galleries and museums galore. Go forth and conquer.

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

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

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