Close to Messe Essen, Hotel An der Gruga offers a warm welcome with its convenient location and amenities. Unwind on the sunny terrace, take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, bike rentals, in-room WiFi, tour/ticket assistance and 24-hour front desk.
Located in Ruettenscheid, a neighborhood in Essen, Hotel An der Gruga is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hohe Mark Nature Park and Grugapark Botanical Garden, while Starlight Express Theater and Grugahalle are cultural highlights. Ruhr Museum and Zeche Carl are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Essen travel guide
Eduard-Lucas-Strasse 17, Essen, NW, 45131
What's nearby
Grugapark Botanical Garden
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Grugahalle
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Messe Essen
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Alfried Krupp Hospital Ruettenscheid
9 min walk - 0.8 km
University of Duisburg-Essen
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn
1 min walk
Essen Central Station (ESZ)
4 min drive
Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS)
24 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurant Piazza
7 min walk
Restaurant Galeria
12 min walk
Wassergarten
8 min walk
ATLANTIC Congress Hotel Essen
3 min walk
espresso perfetto
5 min walk
About this property
Hotel An der Gruga
Hotel near Messe Essen
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an outdoor entertainment area at Hotel An der Gruga. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
Meeting rooms, a vending machine, and concierge services
An elevator, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel An der Gruga include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 12 per night)
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle storage
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Area rugs in room
Elevator (24 inch wide door)
Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
Well-lit path to entrance
More
100% renewable energy
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Double-glazed windows
Living plant wall
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
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Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
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
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 26 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children
Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 12 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 26 per day
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Property is also known as
der Gruga
der Gruga Essen
Hotel der Gruga
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Hotel an der Gruga Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel An der Gruga pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 12 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Hotel An der Gruga?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel An der Gruga?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hotel An der Gruga located?
Located in Ruettenscheid, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grugahalle and Messe Essen. Alfried Krupp Hospital Ruettenscheid and Grugapark Botanical Garden are also within 15 minutes. Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn is only a 2-minute walk and Messe West-Sued-Gruga U-Bahn is 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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
Hotel An der Gruga Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Small cousy hotel, great staff, very clean and super convenient if you are going to a convention. Breakfast was decent and everything was fresh, the staff were super nice.
Great service and nice breakfast but rooms very basic and a bit dated for the price paid. Old lift which didn't arrive on top floor when leaving to check out so had to lug suitcase down flights of stairs when in a hurry :(
Ich hatte ein sehr ruhiges gepflegtes Zimmer im Nebengebäude.
So ungewöhnlich ruhig, direkt neben einer stark befahrenen Straße... Alles ordentlich, Möglichkeit selbst spät einzuchecken.
Ausgiebiges Frühstücksbuffet
Sehr nettes Personal
Victoria
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Hans Rudolf
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nettes, sauberes Hotel in der Nähe von Messe und Uniklinik.
Reichhaltiges Frühstück.
Sehr angenehmes Kongresshotel.
Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Vielen Dank!
Das Hotel ist sicher schon etwas älter und nicht barrierefrei aber gepflegt und sehr sauber. Frühstück frisch und lecker.
Wir hatten leider Pech mit unserem Zimmer, es war sehr ausgekühlt und die Heizung funktionierte nicht, auch das 2. Zimmer war sehr ausgekühlt und auch hier funktionierte die Heizung fast gar nicht. Wir haben sehr gefroren und es war nicht gemütlich. Das Personal vor Ort war sehr freundlich.