The location of this hotel is excellent. It is merely a five minute walk from the Central Station in Essen, and no more than ten minutes walking have you to all the restaurants and shops you need. We visited the Essen Messe, which is easily reached by tram. We drove our own vehicle, and were able to park curbside outside the hotel as long as we departed before parking enforcement started in the morning. The rooms are VERY small at this hotel. The have what you need, but know that you are in for a surprise if you ordered two single beds. You will get two beds, but there is simply not enough space in the room to separate them. Its all there; toilet, showes, TV etc, but in a smaller space than you may expect. This must be the best utilization of expensive business district property I have ever seen! Staff were helpful, efficient and very friendly.