Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen  

In Essen’s Rüttenscheid district, right by Messe Essen, Grugahalle and Grugapark. A short drive from Colosseum Theater and close to city sights like RWE Tower. Family-friendly and event-ready, it’s a handy base for trade shows and weekend city breaks.

Ultra-modern, design-led hotel with 248 air-conditioned rooms and suites. Rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes, desks and private baths with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads. Look for the club floor and lounge, a roof terrace, vinotheque and a standout cigar lounge for a stylish unwind.

Dive into the indoor swimming pool, sweat it out in the fitness and wellness area, or relax in the sauna and spa with massages. There’s a rooftop terrace and common terraces for fresh-air breaks, plus underground parking and a 24-hour front desk. Wake up to park-side mornings with easy access to Grugapark.

Full business centre with boardrooms and business suites, plus a conference centre offering nine light-filled rooms (capacity up to 600) and additional meeting rooms for events. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet keeps teams connected.

Sample local and international dishes at CUXX Bar and the hotel bistro, sip wines in the vinotheque or unwind in the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 to 10:30 (for a fee), and limited room service is available for late arrivals.