Residence Inn by Marriott Essen, EssenResidence Inn by Marriott Essen in Essen, Germany has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 40 hotels we score in Essen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 4.5. Rooms from about $101 a night (cached, not a live quote).Residence Inn by Marriott Essen is a 4-star extended-stay hotel located on Gildehofstraße in Essen. It provides apartment-style studios and suites featuring fully equipped kitchens and air conditioning. The property suits long-stay business travellers, relocating families, and leisure guests who prefer preparing their own meals. Facilities include a fitness centre, a bar, and 86 square metres of meeting space. Guests can access a complimentary hot breakfast buffet or use the 24-hour front desk. The hotel is situated within walking distance of the International Christmas Market and a short drive from Messe Essen and the Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site. On-site parking is available but access is noted as complicated.What stands out

Rooms include full kitchens

Complimentary hot breakfast buffet

On-site fitness centre

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Complicated parking access

Limited parking availability

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