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TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

Property class: 4.5

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A modern building with a glass entrance, a staircase, and a potted plant in the foreground.
A modern building with glass walls and wooden paneling, featuring outdoor seating and a central pathway.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a vertical wooden panel with integrated lighting.
A modern reception area with a red seating arrangement, wooden paneling, and a ceiling with a natural light feature.
A modern lounge area with a ceiling light, a wall-mounted green plant, and red seating.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Explore the area

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Steeler Strasse 261, Essen, NW, 45138
  • Place, Aalto-Musiktheater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Essen Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Duisburg-Essen
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Düsseldorf (DUS-Düsseldorf Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking

A double bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wooden desk with a chair, and a window with sheer curtains.

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double room

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Essen

A luxury stay in the heart of Essen awaits you at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen. You'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from University of Duisburg-Essen and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Stadtgarten. Highlights at this hotel include a bar/lounge, a conference centre and a 24-hour business centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Stadtbezirke I hotel, attractions include Messe Essen and Rudolf Weber-Arena.

What's nearby

  • Aalto-Musiktheater - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • International Christmas Market Essen - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Essen Cathedral - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Dom - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • University of Duisburg-Essen - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Essen Süd Station - 3 min drive
  • Essen-Kray Süd Station - 5 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Döbbe - ‬18 min walk
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Elit Döner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kanne Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Oceano - ‬17 min walk

About this property

TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 10 meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 9623 square feet (894 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Essen hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 9623 sq ft of conference space
  • 894 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen offers 48 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (9,623 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15 per night.

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 per cent 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

TOP EMBRACE Franz
TOP EMBRACE Franz Essen
TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen?

TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen on 22 Aug 2026 start from NZ$252, 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.

Is parking available at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen?

Yep, TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for EUR 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen?

The closest beach to TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen is Seaside Beach Baldeney (4.8 km).

Does TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen?

No, TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen?

Furry friends are welcome at TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen, with food and water bowls on offer.

TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. I was my second time there. Nice staff and fine and clean rooms. Ok breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a great location with easy parking, either on the street for free or in the hotel car park for a charge. Our room was quiet and spacious, staff were helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henrike

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

I’ll be back

Very nice hotel located outside the city center but still close enough. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff

The hotel is clean and all the things you'd expect. The reception staff were brilliant - really, several cuts above what you'd expect in the average hotel. We had several good and helpful conversations in both English and German
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Ev charger on site

Great stop with an EV charger. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very uncomfortable bed, pillows are almost empty. Poor breakfast, poor cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly in an efficient sense. However, we were directed to parking (paid) that was inconvenient for moving our luggage on a luggage cart over a long path with gravel and grass (we are in our 70s) and no one thought to offer help.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sehr sauberes Zimmer, Personal super freundlich, obwohl die Bar eigentlich geschlossen hatte haben wir trotzdem was zu trinken bekommen. Da steht der Kunde im Vordergrund. Einfach mal sagen tolles Team und super nette Bewirtung 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Heike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unflexibel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Sehr schöne Zimmer und sehr herzliches Personal. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es war alles ok. Schönes Stadthotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich hab lmich sehr wohlgegühlt dort.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles bestens. Zum dritten Mal dort und stets wieder
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Frühstück war etwas schlicht, ansonsten war wirklich alles super.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gut
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hans Dieter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mir fehlte der Zimmerkühlschrank! Die Dusche könnte etwas mehr Druck vertragen. Das Frühstück war gut und ließ nur wenig Wünsche offen. Die Innenstadt von Essen ist nicht schön. Gute Lokale sind eher außerhalb. Das Bett war ausreichend breit. Ganz toll ist die Möglichkeit sein e-bike abzustellen und Wieder aufzuladen. Der e-bike Schuppen war sehr groß.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel und Frühstück waren sehr angenehm. Das Personal war freundlich. Die Lage ist zentral, allerdings ist die direkte Umgebung nicht so ansprechend. Aber der Weg nach Steele und Rüttenscheid ist ja nicht weit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicht gefallen Preis für drittes Bett
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles sehr gepflegt und in Ordnung
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine Beate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine Unterkunft die ich weiterempfehlen kann
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes Hotel , sehr nettes Personal!! Gut gelegen und mit Strassenbahn vom Hauptbahnhof schnell zu erreichen!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vielen Dank! Im Hotelzimmer hat alles gestimmt.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan Arne

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

Et ordentlig hotell i en flott hage i Essen

Hyggelig opphold på et veldrevet hotell med en hyggelig personlig betjening som gjorde oppholdet veldig fint. Et nydelig hageområde rundt hotellet. Jeg satt ute til langt på kveld og hørte svartrosten synge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Manuel

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

Für Essen eine gute Wahl

Gutes Stadthotel mit kostenfreien Parkplätzen, sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter, Zimmer zweckmäßig eingerichtet, sauber und voll ok für geschäftliche Übernachtungen. Frühstück ebenfalls absolut ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021