Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

3-star hotel near Rathaus Galerie Essen

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Restaurant
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Point of interest
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen, NW, 45127
  • Place, Essen Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Philharmonie Essen
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Limbecker Platz
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Düsseldorf (DUS-Düsseldorf Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 3 Twin Beds (Up to 3 Adults)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Essen

City center stay.A stay at this Stadtkern hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Rathaus Galerie Essen and 3 miles (5 km) of Grugahalle. Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site is within 3 miles (5 km) and Baldeneysee is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • International Christmas Market Essen - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Essen Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Philharmonie Essen - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Duisburg-Essen - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Limbecker Platz - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Essen Central Station - 2 min walk
  • Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The ASH Essen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosemarie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Take The Good Food - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

3-star hotel near Rathaus Galerie Essen
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG offers its guests multilingual staff and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Essen hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 198 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1913
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG offers 198 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Essen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 21 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately EUR 21.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10.00 per day(820 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG to the airport?

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG is 18.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG on Jul 5, 2026 start from $67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG.

How close is Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 4.6 mi (21-min drive) from Seaside Beach Baldeney and 18.5 mi (35-min drive) from Strandbad Wolfssee. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 21.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mercatorhalle Duisburg (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG have a pool?

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG to downtown Essen?

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG is 0.3 mi away from Essen.

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zainab Elebaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place for holidays
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and amenities
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel, excellent breakfast, very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite spacious and clean. The staff was very kind and I had a great rest as the bed was really, really comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with convenient location near main train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel near Central station, shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, quiet rooms and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the train station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Paolo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast and perfect spot for a congress stop over in Essen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally right next to the train and walkable all over the adorable and friendly city of Essen. The hotel bar was a relaxing spot too, and breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Central convenient and nice inside. Cute little bar. Have stayed here a couple times and always love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good base to stay for easy transport links .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in citycenter
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient location-directly across from the main train station. Bed was super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay rooms were so clean and comfortable, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the area maybe because I didn’t explore as much but other than that this was a great clean and safe feeling hotel I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nursari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Karsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice breakfast.

Very central location. Very Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location, directly across from Essen Central Station. Excellent breakfast bar and clean rooms with crisp white linens. Novum has done a good job keeping up a hotel I first visited more than 40 years ago.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! Great location to the train station and Christmas market. Grest rooms and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful and polite. Very clean hotel. Bar staff were also very nice. Super convenient being close to the train station. Cute shops in the area / lots of options for food / cafe’s etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent ROOM!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023