TOP CCL Hotel Essener Hof
Hotel · Essen city centre (at the main station)
Traditional four-star hotel right at the main station, known for its cocktail bar. The bar gentleM is around two minutes away.
- ★ 4.5 on Google (1,161)
- Mid-range
- Cocktail bar
- Address
- Am Handelshof 5
45127 Essen - Location
- At the main station; gentleM approx. 2 minutes’ walk
- Price range
- Mid-range, from approx. €90 per night
- Rooms
- Modernised rooms with air conditioning and safe
- Crowd
- mixed
What makes the hotel special
Travel Gay includes Essener Hof in its Essen selection and stresses that the scene is within walking distance. GayOut lists the hotel as gay-friendly and names gentleM at around 150 metres. The location is ideal for arriving and leaving by train.
Rooms and amenities
Guests praise the friendly staff, clean, renovated rooms, good beds and a generous breakfast. Criticism includes some older bathrooms, a somewhat 90s decor and weak coffee.
A good fit if you …
- are arriving by train
- want to stay close to gentleM
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for a quiet residential area
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (Essen hotels), GayOut (Google reviews: 4.5 stars, 1,161 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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