In the heart of Stadtbezirk III, Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen, an IHG Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a coffee shop and bar. Explore the city then unwind on the terrace or enjoy in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about this hotel's convenient location.
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Seaside Beach Baldeney - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 30 min drive
Dortmund (DTM) - 38 min drive
Essen-Kray Süd Station - 6 min drive
Essen Central Station (ESZ) - 13 min walk
Essen Central Station - 14 min walk
Planckstrasse U-Bahn - 6 min walk
Bismarckplatz U-Bahn - 6 min walk
Savignystrasse U-Bahn - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Pulpo Tapas - 12 min walk
Pizza Döner & More - 13 min walk
Aroma - 13 min walk
Wienerwald - 11 min walk
Nikolaus Grill - 10 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG puts you a short five-minute drive from Messe Essen. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Planckstrasse U-Bahn is 6 minutes and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
146 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (7 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
On-site self-parking (EUR 15 per day)
On-site parking is limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2017
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – restaurant.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 19 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Parking
Self-parking costs EUR 15 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 15 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 15 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mercatorhalle Duisburg (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Messe Essen (1.7 mi) and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site (4.2 mi), along with Seaside Beach Baldeney (4.5 mi) and Rudolf Weber-Arena (9.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG like?
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG is a short 6-minute walk from Planckstrasse U-Bahn and 10 minutes' walk from Folkwang Museum.
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Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 Apr 2025
Fun vibe..nice staff
BERTHOLD
BERTHOLD, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
Top hotel
Shkelzen
Shkelzen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Aug 2025
All good
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w, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
2 Jun 2025
They are good
I stay 1 days and I paid for 7 days
They promised to redound after check out
But they did not
azzam
azzam, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2024
Friendly and helpful staff
Thomas
Thomas, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Jun 2025
My stay was okay,I came for one nightand it was okay for me.Check in and out was smooth.The few problems were the dusty cupboards and the noise from inside and outside.
I was aIso expecting some cups and cutlery somehere but to no avail.
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Clean, simple, « cool » with respect to the restaurant, etc.. simple and effective! I recommend it!
Simone-Eva
Simone-Eva, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
6 Aug 2025
no fridge in the room , rooms dark, no premixed coctails in the bar at 9pm staff asked if able to mix any coctails despite having all kinds of spirits etc they won’t.
Juraj
Juraj, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 May 2025
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Theokliti
Theokliti, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Jun 2024
Very good.
Yutaro
Yutaro, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2023
Modern hotel close to city centre
Nice option not far from city centre, 10min walking.
Room clean and comfortable.
Parking place in front of hotel at 14€
No free water in the room, no frigo bar :(
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
Highly recommended
Superb hotel, if a little away from the main centre of town. Peace and quiet and large rooms. Only negative was an alarm went off for the room next to me, but this was soon fixed. Staff on duty 24 hours.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2023
Sauber, ruhig, modern
Achim
Achim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Dec 2024
Good but basic hotel. Rooms quite small and not much storage space. No facility to make a hot drink in the room. Not far from city centre but the area is not great. On a noisy road with Building work and scrubland across the road. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was decent, although the restaurant was very busy at the weekend. We struggled to find somewhere to sit.
Gabriele
Gabriele, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Aug 2024
Decent
Decent hotel, nice room but aircon not up to the job to keep room cool. Bathroom looked nice but shower head wouldn’t maintain a position when in use.
David
David, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
The hotel was easy to find and parking next to hotel. The receptionist claimed that I had to pay for the room, which I denied. As I had a long I decided to pay. In the morning I raised question with receptionist and after she made further inquiries they agreed to refund the payment
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2022
Very nice hotel with super friendly staff in general. Breakfast is really good, but also has an extra charge of 15 EUR. Lobby area very clean and nicely decorated. Open space. Great place to chill and have a beer.
Rooms a bit tiny, storage spsce in the corner has no extra light. Thus, it's hard too see anything in the evening.
No desk in rooms.
Overall, would definitely stay here again.
Marc
Marc, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
15 Sept 2023
When I checked in the room , I wanted to wash my hands, no soap neither at the shower nor the wash basin .
Too much money , not worth it
No recommendation to anyone
Hülya
Hülya, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Marco
Marco, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Büsra
Büsra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Aug 2025
Abend Essen
Es war sehr schön. Einzigster Punk weshalb es keine 5 sterne gibt ist leider das Abend Essen.