Mercure Hotel Bochum City, DortmundMercure Hotel Bochum City in Dortmund, Germany has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 31 hotels we score in Dortmund. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $106 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in central Bochum, this 4-star hotel sits directly opposite the main railway station. It is a high-rise building containing 160 rooms, each featuring air conditioning, a minibar, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities. The property includes an international restaurant, a bar, a sauna, and a gym. Guests can walk to the German Mining Museum, the Bismarck Tower, and local shopping districts. It suits travellers using the rail network or those visiting for business meetings. While the location is convenient, some guests have noted that the individual room sizes are small.What stands out

Directly opposite the railway station

On-site gym and sauna

Pet friendly facilities

International restaurant and bar

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Recent cleanliness issues

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