I've stopped at the Arosa a few times in recent years and wondered if some of the poor recent reviews were talking about the same place. I've always found the rooms to be clean, modern (in a typical quirky German style) and comfortable. Last weeks trip was no exception and at 65 Euros including breakfast, it's hard to beat in... More

After we read the bad reviews, we prepared for the worst. In the week before I phoned the hotel for more information about the "Feinstaub Plakette" for some German inner city areas. A very friendly receptionist told me that is was not necessary to have this sticker for Essen, and that we can park our car at the hotel's parking... More

We stayed at this hotel for a night and went with trembling after reading the reviews on this site. However, we didn't come across any of the inconveniences the reviews described!! So if you've booked here or you're thinking about it I can reassure you it would be a good call!! We stayed at the hotel with our entire family,... More

Normally I read reviews before I go to a hotel, but lack of time, a really cheap deal and an open mind prevented me from this. So I can give an objective view about at least one of the rooms for a stay of 2 days. The hotel is situated in front of a subway stop so there is a... More

AVOID THIS HOTEL! AVOID THIS HOTEL! AVOID THIS HOTEL! AVOID THIS HOTEL! The standard of hotels in Germany and the manner in which many treat their guests, is often questionable compared to the standards in other western countries. However, this hotel has written the book on obnoxiousness, arrogance, dishonesty and short sightedness! Not only will they add charges to your... More

Do not believe the photos that you see on their website. The actual rooms are nothing like it. The hallways are decades old, as was our room. 1970's wood panels and all. The bathroom was also decades old and didn't even have a shower curtain which meant the whole bathroom was soaked after a shower. Their prices were hyper-inflated relative... More

I just stayed there the last weekend due to the FIBO in Essen. I wanted a hotel that is central and only a walk away from the expo-area. So if you are looking for that, it is a good choice to stay, only about 8 minutes walk on the RU (Rüttenscheider Strasse), the famous shopping-and restaurant street in Essen. But... More

I've been there on a business trip, but even under those circumstances the hotel was not satisfactory. The hotel could ask for an entrance fee to their ancient and slow elevators, the hallways are narrow and dark, and the interior seems to have not been renovated for about 15 to 20 years. I will try to avoid it next time. More