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Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Travelers can unwind with a drink at the bar or plan their day using the high-speed WiFi, while the exceptional staff ensures a seamless stay

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Located in the heart of Stadtbezirke I, Select Hotel Handelshof Essen combines comfort with convenience. Guests enjoy drinks at the bar, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and make use of the practical luggage storage. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful hotel team.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
5 June - 6 June

Room options

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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

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

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family Room)

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

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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

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

Premium Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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About the area

Located in Stadtkern, a neighbourhood in Essen, Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG is near a metro station. Grugahalle and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rathaus Galerie Essen and Westfield Centro. Enjoy an event or a match at Rudolf Weber-Arena, and consider making time for ZOOM Erlebniswelt—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Essen travel guide
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Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen, NW, 45127

What's nearby

  • Essen Cathedral
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Philharmonie Essen
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Duisburg-Essen
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Limbecker Platz
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • GOP Variety Theatre Essen
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

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
  • asiahung
    3 min walk

About this property

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

  • Hotel near Grugahalle
  • Located close to Rathaus Galerie Essen and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
    • A lift, smoke-free property and luggage storage
    • Meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 198 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property participates in GreenSign Hotel – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 19 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children

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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from approximately EUR 19 for adults and from EUR 9.5 for children
  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG on 5 June 2026 start from AU$103, 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.

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 is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability).

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

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG located?

Located in Stadtkern, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Rathaus Galerie Essen, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Grugahalle and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site. Baldeneysee and Westfield Centro are also within 9 mi (15 km). Essen Central Station is only a 2-minute walk and Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nursari

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for transport links
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice place

Great location for the train station. It was a pleasant room, although we were woken with a door knock at 8am, which was annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Great hotel in centrecof Essen

Great location right by Essen main station. Room was decent size and great bathroom. No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fast internet (free), aircon excellent, staff very helpful - right next to Essen Hauptbanhof. Area around the hotel felt sketchy at night but otherwise very satisfied with the Handelhof.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You're not coming to Essen for the culture or scenery (or if you are then you've got different tastes to me) but for the Messe conference centre this is perfect. It's clean, comfortable and the staff are very professional. Got a nice bar, and the breakfast is good. I've stayed here 10 times and will definitely return - highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Highly recommended!

Had a brilliant stay at Select Hotel in Essen. The hotel is perfectly located opposite the main station. The room was spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped. For the money paid I was extremely impressed and would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms with lots of space but poor accessibility for parking which was a multi storey a short walk down the street
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Once inside the property was pretty nice overall. Outside has the same issues many central location have with a large number of street people. I did not hear any street noise from my 4th floor room. The breakfast was excellent in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful two night stay. I was traveling my 12 year old daughter and it could not have been more conveniently located. Directly opposite the main station in Essen. Located in a lovely restaurants and shopping area. Rooms was modern, spacious, and super clean. Felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WAI KEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They upgraded the shower this year, it's awesome! The place is clean. The only concern is the tempature, I can either set it to 21c or 26c, but I like in between!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023