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Eduard-Lucas-Strasse 17, Essen, Germany, 45131
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Close to the Grugapark
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Hotel An Der Gruga

Hotel An Der Gruga is a 3.5-star hotel in Essen's Ruettenscheid district. It is located close to the Gruga events venue and exhibition centre. The hotel provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles. This smoke-free hotel features self parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe.

Spacious Room Features

All guestrooms at Hotel An der Gruga include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, free WiFi, and safes. The rooms are spacious and feature LCD flat screens, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, ironing facilities, heating, tea and coffee facilities, and a mini-bar. Certain rooms have a seating area. The double room offers a sofa, garden view, and private entrance. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are featured in this double room. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are featured in this single room. The unit offers 1 bed. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are offered in this double room. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are offered in this single room. The unit has 1 bed. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are provided in this single room. The double room offers a wardrobe, a sofa, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The double room provides a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views.

Dining and Entertainment

Good food and drink can be found in the "Rü." Good parties are held in the Gruga-Halle - the boutique hotel. There are onsite restaurants.

Location and Transport

Hotel An Der Gruga is 3 km from Essen Central and 25 km from Dusseldorf. The nearest airport, Dusseldorf International Airport, is 23 km from Hotel An der Gruga. The hotel enjoys convenient underground and motorway connections. It is a few steps away from the Messe Ost/Gruga-Halle underground station and has public transport links to Essen's main railway station, Düsseldorf Airport and the Düsseldorf exhibition centre. Travellers arriving by car will find parking available. Those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hohe Mark Nature Park and Grugapark Botanical Garden. The Baldeneysee, the Hügel villa, the Folkwang Museum and many more tourist attractions are a few minutes from the hotel. It is located close to the Gruga events venue and exhibition centre. Landmarks nearby include Geologische Wand - 0.5 km, Mode Heim Handwerk Messe - 1 km, Grugabahn - 0.5 km, RWE Tower - 2.5 km, Soul of Africa Museum - 1.5 km, Vogelfreifluganlage - 0.5 km, Ronald McDonald Haus - 1 km, Damwildgehege im Grugapark - 0.5 km, Margarethensee - 0.5 km, Vogelfreiflughalle - 1 km.

Hotel Surroundings

The hotel is situated close to the city center in Rüttenscheid, with its numerous restaurants, cafés and shops. Rüttenscheid is a neighborhood in Essen.

“This is a charming, smaller hotel that stands out for its Rüttenscheid location, a vibrant neighborhood with excellent dining. I appreciate the 24/7 service catering to international travelers, while free bicycles add a touch of fun. Its proximity to Grugapark and the exhibition center is very convenient.”
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Single Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Comfort Single Room
2 persons
16 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room Plus
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Eduard-Lucas-Strasse 17, Essen, Germany, 45131
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Eduard-Lucas-Strasse 17, Essen, Germany, 45131
Nearby
Parking area
Essen Motorshow
140 m
Restaurants
Jays Essen
390 m
Fridtjof-Nansen-Str. 1
Buon Caffe
370 m
Ruettenscheider Str. 239
Burgerheart Essen
730 m
Ruettenscheider Str. 120
Pizzeria Viola
730 m
Ruettenscheider Str. 252
My Dad Made
850 m
Ruettenscheider Str. 301
La Bruschetta
940 m
Ruettenscheider Str. 290
Explore Essen
Local Highlights
Top Attractions
Activities
Dining
Entertainment
Essen Motorshow
2 minutes walking
A showcase of automotive innovation, featuring stunning cars and engaging exhibits.
Botanischer Garten Grugapark
Botanischer Garten Grugapark
11 minutes walking
A beautiful botanical garden with diverse plant species and serene walking paths.
Museum Folkwang
Museum Folkwang
4 minutes driving
Renowned art museum housing an impressive collection of 19th and 20th-century art.
Vogelfreiflughalle
Vogelfreiflughalle
11 minutes walking
An open bird exhibition where guests can observe various species in free flight.
Grugapark
11 minutes walking
Ideal for families, the park offers trails, playgrounds, and a petting zoo for a day of outdoor fun.
Seaside Beach Baldeney
8 minutes driving
A sandy beach along Baldeney Lake for swimming and sunbathing; rentals for water sports available.
Jays Essen
Jays Essen
5 minutes walking
Casual spot offering contemporary dishes with a focus on local ingredients and a cozy atmosphere.
Pizzeria Viola
Pizzeria Viola
9 minutes walking
Authentic Italian pizza in a warm setting; popular for its wood-fired pizzas and fresh ingredients.
Philharmonie Essen
Philharmonie Essen
5 minutes driving
A cultural hub with classical music performances; offers events year-round for all ages.
Old Synagogue
Old Synagogue
8 minutes driving
A historical landmark featuring exhibitions on Jewish history and culture; great for families and scholars.
Getting around
City Centre
Essen6 min  ·  3.4 km
Airports
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)38 min  ·  24.8 km
Dortmund Airport (DTM)74 min  ·  49.3 km
Train
Essen Central Station34 min  ·  2.8 km
Gelsenkirchen mail railway station17 min  ·  11.0 km
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-20:00
Check-out
from 06:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at EUR 12 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 18 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2012
Number of rooms:
42

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