Essen City Limbecker Platz hotel

This hotel is conveniently located just outside Essen center, only a short walk from Limbecker Platz. A public covered car park is round the corner, connected internally to the hotel lobby by a short corridor. The staff is polite and efficient. The rooms are clean and spacious. Ideal for visiting Essen center on foot. This summary sounds like going to a four point rating. Yet I have two issues with the hotel, causing a three point rating. The first issue is that the beds were very uncomfortable, a bit like a "torture chamber special". Secondly, I was disappointed that there was no discount on the parking garage tariff for hotel guests. But, as sleeping quality is a very personal experience, you may disregard this point and read a four point rating instead.

I stayed here for one night in mid-July. The hotel looks brand new. The room was small, but extremely clean and well-maintained. The neighborhood is quiet with a massive park directly across the street. It is a five-minute walk from the nearest Ubahn and bus stops. Even though it is not right next to the station, it was very convenient. The Limbecker Platz shopping center is attached to the Ubahn entrance. It was a great place to grocery shop and get our meals. Everything was very convenient. When I encountered an issue with my reservation, I called the hotel and spoke with Alina, who helped me resolve my issue immediately. She and the rest of the staff were very patient and kind and my partner and I had a wonderful stay.

Very good hotel and VERY clean room for that price!!! Good breakfast! Polite and friendly staff!!! Strongly recommend!!! In the shower everything so clean that looks like it is new. Even the electric kettle was without scale.

When your preference is to save some euros rather than pay more for a questionable ageing hotel you’ve never been to before- this is a good option for a hotel near to the centre of Essen. Nicely fresh and basic option at Berlinerplatz. Pleasantly surprised by the offer for the price. Hotel room and lobby were squeaky clean. Full marks there. Bed was super comfortable for me. Room layout is fine and compact. It works. Well decorated. Don’t bother staying near the Hauptbahnhof of Essen. It’s typical of most Hauptbahnhof areas throughout Europe. Not the most desirable area. Lots of loiterers. This hotel is 2 stops on the UBahn from HBF. 145 bus outside the door. Huge modern mall 5mins away for retail fix. 10min walk into the historic Center of the town through the mall.

It's good news, bad news. The Bed is very comfortable, and we slept well. The breakfast was good as well. Crisp croissants, great coffee and half a dozen loose teas is enough for us. The housekeeping is appalling. We were there a week, and the room was processed correctly on one of those days. The rest of the time there were items missing, or used glasses or cups not replaced. You can't phone reception because there is no house phone. There are no tissues in the bathroom so bring a pack. No pen or paper either. Let's hope the housekeeping issue is resolved before you visit. It's not a deal-breaker as the bed and the breakfast are both done well, and the location is superb.