Four Essen City Centre, EssenFour Essen City Centre in Essen, Germany has a corrected score of 2.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 31 of 40 hotels we score in Essen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.4 before correction: Booking.com 2.2, Tripadvisor 2.4, Agoda 2.7. Rooms from about $60 a night (cached, not a live quote).Four Essen City Centre is a 4-star hotel situated in the middle of Essen. It sits near the shopping district, Limbecker Platz square, and the Colosseum music hall. The building is a short walk from the main train station, making it a practical choice for business travellers and tourists. The property contains 145 rooms equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and sofa beds. Guests can access an on-site restaurant, a fitness centre, a sauna, and a spa. While the hotel offers useful facilities like a business centre and a small parking garage, some guests find the furniture and carpets appear dated.What stands out

Close to the main train station

Vegetarian breakfast options

On-site gym and spa

Quiet rooms at night

Watch out for

Dated furniture and carpets

Bed comfort varies

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