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Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

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Restaurant
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Meeting facility
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

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Room amenity

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi in public areas, and multilingual staff assistance.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from International Christmas Market Essen. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and meeting rooms.
  • Free WiFi
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • 8 minutes by foot from Rathaus Galerie Essen and a 4-minute drive from Grugahalle
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast to-go 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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1913
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 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