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About the Hotel

Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen, Germany, 45128
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Close to the city center
Great
8.5
9.3
/10
4.7
4.4
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Offering a location a 5-minute walk from Ruhr Museum, Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen offers 132 rooms. This hotel features a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Location

Located 1.6 km from Essen Central railway station, the comfortable hotel stands in the immediate vicinity of Museum Folkwang. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex is a 15-minute drive from the Mercure, while Philharmonie bus stop is a 10-minute walk away.

A short way from the Steile Lagerung is a perk for guests staying at this property.

For those travelling from afar, Dusseldorf airport is 21 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The 4-star hotel offers spacious rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as an air conditioner. They are appointed with carpeted flooring, sound-proofed windows.

Eat & Drink

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen invites guests to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. The bar area includes a lounge. The pizzeria Zodiac Restaurant is situated within 600 metres of this accommodation.

Leisure & Business

The hotel offers a fitness centre, a sauna and a shared lounge to diversify your leisure. This Essen hotel also provides a meeting room and a business centre for those arriving on business.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Folkwang Museum for its stunning modern art collection.
  • Try the local sausage, Currywurst, at the iconic Imbiss Pinkus.
  • Stroll through the Grugapark for beautiful gardens and peaceful walks.
  • Explore the Zollverein Coal Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Check out the food stalls at the Essen Market for fresh local produce.
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Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
Bathtub
Standard Single Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Heating
Bathtub
Privilege Double Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
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Facilities

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.5/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen Location

Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen, Germany, 45128
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Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen, Germany, 45128
Nearby
Museum
Museum Folkwang
1100 ft
Church
Erloserkirche
400 ft
Museum
Soul of Africa Museum
1500 ft
Event hall
Philharmonie Essen
1900 ft
Restaurants
Doctor T Burger-Labs
1000 ft
Huyssenallee 99 45128 Essen
KohleCraftWerk Food und Bier
900 ft
Ruettenscheider Str. 14
Restoran Ponistra
900 ft
Ruettenscheider Str. 18
Rutteria Lorenzo
1400 ft
Skagerrakstr. 6
Restaurant am Park im Sheraton Essen Hotel
1600 ft
Huyssenallee 55
Chilli House
1400 ft
Ruettenscheider Str. 49
Amputte
1600 ft
Ruettenscheider Str. 42
Eleon Meze Bar
1700 ft
Ruettenscheider Str. 59
Zodiac Restaurant
1900 ft
Witteringstr. 41
Zweibar
1800 ft
Ruettenscheider Str. 63
Zodiac
2000 ft
Witteringstrasse 43 45130 Essen
Cafe Kotter
2000 ft
Ruettenscheider Str. 73
Getting around
City Centre
Essen21 min  ·  1.1 mi
Airports
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)40 min  ·  16.4 mi
Dortmund Airport (DTM)71 min  ·  29.0 mi
Train
Essen Central Station14 min  ·  3700 ft
Gelsenkirchen mail railway station15 min  ·  5.9 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at EUR 18 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 23 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.  There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Turkish
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
132

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 407 verified reviews
8.7/10
Great
94%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.9/10
Comfort
8.8/10
Facilities
8.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.9/10
Location
8.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.9/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 706 reviews
4.5/5
based on 1227 reviews
8.5/10
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