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PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Essen · Germany

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7.6/10Very good490 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort7.4/107.4
Condition6.8/106.8
Location7.2/107.2
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Value5.6/105.6
Amenities7.6/107.6
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About PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Enjoy a comfortable stay at the PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen, conveniently located in the Gelsenkirchen-Mitte district. Take advantage of amenities including a restaurant and pub, hair salon, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guest rooms feature private balconies, minibars, and cable programming. A buffet breakfast is available daily (fees apply).

The hotel is a short drive from Veltins-Arena and Westfield Centro, offering easy access to key attractions.

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With a stay at PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen (Gelsenkirchen-Mitte), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Veltins-Arena and Westfield Centro. This hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Messe Essen and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Rudolf Weber-Arena.

Make yourself at home in one of the 222 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Detached private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.5 for children aged 6 to 11
    • Self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
    • Pet fee: EUR 20.00 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Arabic

    English

    Croatian

    Italian

    Polish

    French

    Turkish

Nearby attractions

Alma Park 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Nordsternpark 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Red Dot Design Museum 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Ruhr Museum 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
University of Duisburg-Essen 4.9 km / 3 mi
ZOOM Erlebniswelt 4.9 km / 3 mi
Dog Park Hallopark 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Veltins-Arena 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Golf Club Schloss Horst 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
GOP Variety Theatre Essen 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Dom 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Colosseum Theater 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Light Castle 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Zeche Carl 8.9 km / 5.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 1972
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2011
  • Total number of rooms: 222
  • Number of floors (main building): 15
  • Number of floors (annexe): 21
  • Single rooms: 45
  • Double rooms: 177
  • Junior suites: 27
  • Suites: 2
  • Triple rooms: 20
  • Quadruple rooms: 40
  • Superior rooms: 29
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  • Accessible rooms: 2
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Golf course
  • Entertainment Area
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Sun terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Banquet hall
  • Conference room
  • Business centre
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Indoor heated pool: 1
  • TV lounge
  • Pub
  • Sauna
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Full board with drinks
  • Special dietary options
  • Gluten-free meals
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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  • SUITE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWSUITE • SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWSUI.GV-SU

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    Room code: SUI.GV-SU

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  • JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN VIEWJUNIOR SUITE • GARDEN VIEWJSU.GV

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    JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN VIEW

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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: JSU.GV

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXEDBT.DX

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    Room code: DBT.DX

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDouble or Twin • DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDBT.DX-GV

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    Room code: DBT.DX-GV

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • SINGLE DELUXE GARDEN VIEWSINGLE • DELUXE GARDEN VIEWSGL.DX-GV

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    SINGLE DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    Room code: SGL.DX-GV

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  • DOUBLE GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • GARDEN VIEWDBL.GV

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    DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

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    DOUBLE
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.GV

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • SINGLE DELUXESINGLE • DELUXESGL.DX

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    SINGLE DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: SGL.DX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDBL.DX-GV

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    DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.DX-GV

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  • TRIPLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWTRIPLE • SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWTPL.GV-SU

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    TRIPLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: TPL.GV-SU

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • Room DELUXE GARDEN VIEWRoom • DELUXE GARDEN VIEWROO.DX-GV

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    Room DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

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    Room
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    DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.DX-GV

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  • Room DELUXE ONE BEDRoom • DELUXE ONE BEDROO.1B-DX

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    Room DELUXE ONE BED

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    Room code: ROO.1B-DX

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • TWIN GARDEN VIEWTWIN • GARDEN VIEWTWN.GV

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    TWIN GARDEN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: TWN.GV

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

7.6
Very good
490 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
7.4 /10
Condition
6.8 /10
Location
7.2 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Value
5.6 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Justin
Fine.
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2024
Michael
Property didn’t have a functioning A/C or ventilation system.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
28 Jul 2024
Jose

Stinky and old hotel

No AC, uncomfortable, stinky room
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Danielle
Great view from our hotel room!
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
22 Jul 2024
Jason
The hotel ignored my repeated messages as well as all messages and phone calls from Expedia. Even after I returned home, they still ignored both me and Expedia! DO NOT patronize this hotel. Even Expedia couldn’t get a response from them. They should be removed from Expedias properties!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2024
Alan

Go back in time to 1970

Checking in, they tried to charge me full amount even though i had paid in advance online, took time for them to sort their computer system and find out shy. Then on check out, same again, system said i needed to pay. Luckily i had same member of staff who remembered and after again searching thru the system found out nothing to pay.
Overall, the rooms are very dated, straight out of 1970. Carpets threadbare in places and in overall bad condition, curtains needing replacement and walls in need of paint.
Bathroom again looked very dated. Its almost like going back in time to 1970’s with this hotel, very George & Mildred for those of a certain vintage.
Personally i only needed somewhere to rest and grab a morning shower, so as it had clean sheets and a soft mattress, i was ok, but id not stop there again should i visit Gelsenkirchen
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Travis
Stayed one night during the Taylor Swift concerts, hotel was incredibly busy, staff was great with everyone and very helpful. We had a renovated room, which was nice! (Note - it says air conditioned, I’ve learned on this trip through Germany, that doesn’t mean much, lol. Not different from the other hotels we stayed in) at least there was a fan. Overall good experience! Close to the train stop for the Arena and central train station!
Leisure
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2024
Brenda
Friends and I stayed 3 nights at this hotel. One of the nights the fire alarm went off at 530am due to a small cooking fire in the hotel kitchen. We had to evacuate using the stairwell from the 12th floor and the staff was very rude telling us to go back up to our rooms via the stairwell. Also, let me not forget to mention that there was no phone to call reception in our room. The hotel description states they have air conditioning but that is a lie. There is no air conditioning in the rooms only the halls and reception are fresh and cool. The rooms were hot and stuffy, so uncomfortable. Overall experience was horrible. Hotel prices were astronomically high for what we got. Not worth it.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Orit

Very nice stay

The hotel was great, clean and nice, the breakfast was good. The only downside is no a/c which is less comfortable in July.
We had a ventilator in the room that helped a bit.
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2024
Matt
Air Conditioning did not work and rooms were 30 degrees according to the thermostats. Drains were clogged and there was a smell of mildew. Paid an insane sum for our rooms due to the Taylor Swift concert. The staff did their best so no complaints there.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Mariella
I like the fact that I was in recently remodeled room.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jul 2024
Matthew
We were fighting 60000 Taylor swift fans for rooms. The hotel is definitely dated and needs renovation. The restaurant and lobby were very nostalgic and seemed as if time had stopped in the 50s. A positive was breakfast, the food was good, plates were clean and had lots of options.Overall for the city and the surge in prices I can’t complain, but would not recommend this hotel unless you were in a pinch.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
27 Jun 2024
Simon
The hotel needs a re fit. The description should be better than that. Facilities ok. Rooms need a real lift
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2024
Barrie
Good
6/10
Pleasant
13 Feb 2023
Alastair

Heating

Hotel was fine and staff were friendly but the rooms were incredibly hot with no way to turn the heating down. Had to sleep with balcony door open.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
04 Jul 2022
Kiara
Rooms very outdated and smelled like old carpet. A/c barely worked.
Leisure Pet
4/10
Poor
29 Feb 2020
William

Dated

Looks like there have not been any updatesfor decades. Rooms are a good size, plenty of storage with balcony and walking distance to town. Furniture is dated, carpets dirty and baths in need of updating. If you have a car, you’ll pay 10Euro/day and good luck finding a parking spot. We were there 10 days and the only time our bedding was changed was the day I stripped the duvet and pillow cases. My husband did not strip his and you guessed it, his 8 day old bedding was left on. Dirty coffee cups were not exchanged until we called down for fresh ones. We had to ask for additional packs of coffee almost daily. Internet is so slow, we were unable to message pictures. This hotel used to be a first choice but it has gone downhill. The bar staff is very friendly and accommodating. Drinks are good.
The Maritim in Köln is still beautiful and a 4 star hotel. The Maritim in Gelsenkirchen is a 2+.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2019
Anthony

Wouldn’t stay anywhere else

Brilliant experience, clean, decent service and friendly staff
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2019
Noel

Very pleasant trip

Very nice stay. Great location
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2019
Verified traveler

Fantastic staff

Great Hotel & fantastic very helpful staff
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2019
Stephen

Veltins Arena.

Travelled to Gelsenkirchen for 2 concerts at the Veltins arena , the hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful when needed.
Approximately 5-10 min walk into town where you will find restaurants and shops. Can get up to the Veltins arena in about 25 minutes from the hotel.
If I ever travel back to Gelsenkirchen I would definitely consider staying here again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2019
Marius

Pleasant stay!

Old hotel , old forniture , low internet speed .
Good location , good breakfast
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
good size rooms, location excellent to get around the town and for public transport
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
22 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
The room facilities were very poor , from the lack of pillows and there poor condition , safe not working and not even tea/coffee making facilities
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2018
James

Nice but needs work - would stay again

Overall, it’s a very nice, albeit, dated hotel. They are renovating though. Carpet is worn and some lights have issues, but great shower and friendly staff. Would have stayed again, but booked for second trip.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2018
Catherine

A great stay!

After reading a few reviews about the \"less than 4 star conditions\" we were very happily surprised to find a lovely hotel. Everything about the hotel was definitely 4 star- more so than our first night of the holiday in a UK 4 star!! The Maritim lobby, rooms, service, staff -everything was great. Even the open-air car park was much nicer than on-line pictures suggested; it was secluded, los of treees and very secure. I injured a foot while walking and the staff were so helpful in making my stay as comfortable as possible. The food was scrumptious too! All-in-all it was really a great, great stay and we would definitely recommend the Maritim Gelsenkirchen. And we didn't need to use our car for the Essen Spiel because transport links were excellent. A good, good stay. Top marks!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2018
TED
在德国,算是比较好的
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2018
Martin L

Great place to stop over

1 overnight on way to Kiel from Dunkirk. Great hotel and very reasonsble price... and only a few kms back onto the motorway
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2017
Verified traveler

One night stop

Great location. Friendly staff, clean and well up-to-date hotel.
Easy and close-by access to Gelsen HBF and tram stations.
Was in town for a football match. Would come back and stay in Maritim hotel again.
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2016
Verified traveler

nice hotel

nice and clean hotel. was slightly hard to find at night at first but in the day the hotels name is in big letters at the top of the big building so you cant miss it.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2016
Yahoko
The Google Map doesn't show the route from the train station to the hotel correctly. But the hotel is in the front of the tram station (U-ban metro??) so we didn't need to take a taxi. All guests have to know this to save the taxi fee.
4/10
Poor
17 Feb 2016
Reinhard

Do Not stay in a basic room in this hotel

Our room was very small. Television very old (not a slim type one). Lights by bed lethal (old brass ones had to be careful didn't cut yourself). Balcony looked liked no-one had been out to it for years and green mould on walls and the doors hadn't been open for decades? We stayed for 7 nights. It would have been nice if they had asked us if we wanted to upgrade. We asked for a room with walk-in shower told not available until the next day. Never advised it was available. Price of breakfast 18 Euros so ate elsewhere. Reason we stayed there and didn't move elsewhere was because of the SWIMMING POOL this was great hardly anyone else used it and we did most days.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2015
helge

title stay

okey
brekfast 18 € was extra also parking of car 10€ a day
this could have been nice to know
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2015
Verified traveler
Very relaxing....comfortable bed...got a nice restful sleep after a long travel day (flight from US)
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2014
Tony

Good hotel

Nice hotel,situated in a nice neighbourhood. Good service, disappointed to have to pay for wi-fi.
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2014
Andre

Nice hotel close to transport for Veltins

Good location, lovely parkland and friendly staff.
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2014
Garvan

Big commercial hotel - fit for purpose

In town for the football. This hotel was fine, I imagine it's full of commercial travellers (or whatever sales reps are called now) selling widgets and circuit breakers to local industrialists during the week. A nice enough spot - and if fact the only place in town to get a pint after midnight.
8/10
Excellent
28 Sep 2014
Three-Star Traveler

Knock-knock, Who's there?

Lovely garden location. Large, comfortable bed. Plenty of space in the room for two people and luggage without tripping over each other. Room 312 or 313 overlooked the front of hotel. Kept the balcony door open (while on alert for stray pigeons/doves) to cool down the room. Couldn't reduce the heat in the bathroom, though, despite turning heater knob to the \"off\" position. Plenty of room & bath amenities, but no free WiFi. [Didn't purchase wireless, so no idea as to its efficacy.] Light carpet and upholstered chairs showed some stains of unknown origin. Shortly after our mid-afternoon check-in, a female staff member knocked briefly on the door and opened it without waiting for a reply. Her delivery of champagne was (unfortunately) to the wrong room, but I was taken a bit by surprise and thankful that I'd just finished dressing after showering. Same type of room entry occurred at 8:30 AM by housekeeping - quick knock, and an even quicker opening of the door. We were scheduled to check out that morning, so a housekeeping visit was unwarranted. Again, happy we were dressed and merely packing... Tram #107 from the Hbf stops right in front of the hotel for a less-than-2€ ride. [Tram is found *below* the Hbf, not at all where the buses are located.] Bakery just down the street yielded an inexpensive breakfast. If we find ourselves in the area again, we'll stay there for the hotel's convenience and value, but we'll slide a chair in front of the door to ensure privacy.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Aug 2014
JJ

Hotel was good

Only concern was the Hotel key cards as some have your credit card details on and are only cleared when they are issued to new hotel guests therefore security
4/10
Poor
05 Aug 2014
john

Best give this one a miss

Breakfast very expensive at €18 no coffee or tea making in rooms, no iron in room pint of beer €8
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2014
Mark

Only one night

The only possible fault I could mention was the lack of air conditioning. Other than that, this is a fine, well managed hotel with efficient, good humoured and mannered staff.
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2014
Visit to Essen region

Great Service all round.

Stayed in the Maritim Hotel on business trip visiting a customer in Essen, as there was a event in Essen the usual hotels were all fully booked, but the Maritim did fit the bill perfectly.
6/10
Pleasant
14 Feb 2014
Verified traveler

Good business hotel

Staff great, very helpful, facilities nice, room comfortable. I especially liked the fact that it opened out to a balcony and you could catch some fresh air. But the mattresses need changing!
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2014
Matheen

Good Hotel with clean rooms

This hotel is few minutes away on taxi from Gelsenkirchen train station. Good hotel with clean rooms. Stayed there for business. If you need to go to Essen, then it will cost 18 Euros roughly.
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2013
Ute

Nice hotel close to city centre and lovely park

Had a great time, lovely staff very friendly and helpfully. Did not have the breakfast as this is quite expensive, however there are many places in town (walking distance) who provide great breakfast.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Oct 2013
cliff

k show

Good value
6/10
Pleasant
26 Oct 2013
Clifford Chaffee

Decent location close to business event.

Room lacked air conditioning.
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2013
Jim C

Next to a quiet and beautiful Park

Somewhat from the center of town with a direct tram. This well suited my work location. Bar could have stayed open later, as i finished at midnight. Comfortable and Quiet. I think WI-FI should be free which it was not at this hotel.
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2013
C

Well priced hotel

Stayed here for 1 night on a business trip. Hotel was much cheaper than the hotel I usually stay at and just around the corner, very convenient for the main train station. The room was a good size and was surprisingly modern. The bathroom was fine, not as modern as the main room but still very acceptable. I would highly recommend this hotel.
6/10
Pleasant
09 Sep 2012
Chris

Not bad

It's ok if you are not super-demanding. Itt's best feature is its location. The room is basic and a bit old fashioned (except the toilet/bathroom which is modern and very good). Very good staff and free intern et were further pluses.A funny aspect is the way you reach your room. This is via an elevator that connects it to the ...street. You enter the elevator you press, say. 3rd floor button and the elevator stops at first floor first where the reception is and the receptionist takes a peek inside (through the little lift window) to check that you are a resident.The lift then continues to your floor.Another minus is that the street is a bit noisy and it might disrupt your sleep.
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2012
Steve B

Good for what I needed

I was on a short one-night stopover. Staff were efficient and helpful, room was what I needed if nothing spectacular. Parking was easy. Service and food in the hotel bar was more than satisfactory
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2012
Verified traveler

Good for business

Stayed on business, and it was very pleasant - staff were nice, the food was good, and it was exactly what I was after.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2011
Kendyl

Wonderful Staff!

I can't write positively enough about the staff at the Maritim. I lost my passport somewhere between immigrations and the hotel and asked the staff for the Airport Security phone number. They gave me phone numbers, they gave me websites, and then they all dialled the relevant numbers a million times. Within 36 hours, airport security was calling the Maritim to inform me of the whereabouts of my passport. They were hugely helpful and kind.
On top of that, the hotel is located on the gorgeous park grounds of the Stadgarten. Lovely place all around.
2/10
Poor
19 May 2011
Kathryn

Total DUMP

The hotel is very old and is in major need of a renovation.

The hotel is extremely loud. There is a building under construction right next to the hotel so all you hear are jackhammers and drilling all day. In addition, there was drilling all morning in the hotel because of a broken elevator.

The business center is comprised of a broken computer so son't expect to be able to print anything or scan it.

The front desk staff are not helpful.

You need to buy a T-mobile account to get wireless internet.
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2026
Vivian
Rezeption eher unfreundlich und langsam. Zimmergröße sehr gut, Balkon könnte mal neu gemacht werden.
Business
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2026
Cenk
Das Hotel hat mir insgesamt gut gefallen. Die Zimmer sind komfortabel, sehr sauber und angenehm geräumig. Man merkt, dass auf Sauberkeit und Ordnung viel Wert gelegt wird. Das Personal war freundlich und der Aufenthalt insgesamt sehr angenehm.

Ein kleiner Kritikpunkt ist die fehlende Klimaanlage. Es gibt lediglich eine Lüftungsanlage, die zwar für etwas Luftzirkulation sorgt, bei Außentemperaturen um die 30 Grad jedoch nicht ausreicht, um das Zimmer angenehm kühl zu halten.

Trotzdem kann ich das Hotel aufgrund der sauberen, großzügigen Zimmer und des guten Gesamtpakets weiterempfehlen.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2026
Sebastian
Das Zimmer an sich war wirklich hübsch renoviert. Das Bett sehr bequem.
In der Dusche lief das Wasser nicht ab. In meinem Zimmer waren es bei Ankunft 30° und das ende Mai. Das Fenster konnte ich leider nicht geöffnet lassen, da in den Nachbarzimmern geraucht und gekifft wurde und alles bei mir rein zog.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Apr 2026
Simon Ormholt
Morgenmaden var ok uden at være prangende. 2 dage ud af 3 var der kogte pølser til morgenmad istedet for stegte.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
Werner
Es war ein tolles Zimmer mit super Aussicht ! Die Renovierung ist sehr gelungen ! Das Frühstück ließ keine Wünsche offen !
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Manfred
Zimmer,Personal,Ausstattung 🔝, kurze Wegstrecke zur Bushaltestelle und ebenso ein kurzer Weg zum Bahnhof und Einkaufszone…..
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2026
Manfred
Nettes freundliches Personal,Hotelmanager gab uns eine Runde Bier aus als Entschädigung für die Baumaßnahmen bzw. Lärm,tolle Geste….
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2025
Michael
Sehr gutes Frühstück und renovierte Zimmer. 👍 Noch einige Baustellen im Haus.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2025
Krasimir
Alles war wunderschön.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2025
Ben
Prima kamer, fijn personeel, goed ontbijt
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2025
Timea
Frühstück war sehr mau. Und das bei 200 Euro pro Nacht
Business
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2025
Bo
Mooie ruime en brandschone kamer. Behulpzaam personeel.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2025
Claudia
Wir bekamen, wie gewünscht ein Zimmer in der oberen Etage.
Leider funktionierte Vieles, trotz neu renoviertem Zimmer, nicht…Safe war defekt, laute Lüftung sprang einfach an, Föhn kaputt. Wir haben das Zimmer 2x gewechselt und trotzdem wieder ein Zimmer mit Mängeln gekommen. Durch die Balkontür zog der Wind. Klimaanlage und Heizung im ganzen Haus abgestellt, trotz 10 Grad Außentemperatur, daher sehr kalt auch, beim Frühstück. Auf Rücksprache mit der Rezeption hieß es, das geht
doch noch alles.😏
Das Hotel hat 15 Stockwerke, von denen 6 Etagen mitten in der Renovierung sind. Im Fahrstuhl und beim Frühstück trifft man immer auf die Handwerker.
Fazit: Hotel besser erst nach kompletter Renovierung buchen und jetzt im Herbst/Winter auf keinen Fall, da viel zu kalt.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
15 Sep 2025
SELMA
Idéal pour les familles, parking disponible mais payant, chambre propre.
Malheureusement, il n’y a pas de ménage régulièrement dans les chambres. Après réclamation on m’a dit qu’il fallait faire la demande. Donc, il ne vide pas les poubelles tous les jours, change pas les essuies… tout cela se fait sur demande du client. Salle de bain fuite d’eau du mur tombant sur le WC, qui venait de l’étage supérieur. C’était décevant aucun geste commercial ou autres. Je ne pense pas y retourner.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2025
Claudia
Ruhige Umgebung
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2025
Andreas
Gelsenkirchen
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2025
Jessica

Preis-Leistung war enttäuschend

Ein altes Hochhaus, bei dem man das Alter schon von außen sieht. Obere Stockwerke werden renoviert. Wir waren jedoch relativ weit unten. Möbel abgegriffen, zusammen gewürfelt und verwohnt. Tapete und Teppich fleckig. Es fehlte ein Verdunkelungsvorhang. Für 1 Übernachtung okay, aber für den bezahlten Preis nicht okay.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2025
Galib
Sehr gute Lage
Neu renoviert
Personal freundlich
Jeden tag Zimmer sauber gemacht
Leisure
4/10
Poor
28 Jun 2025
Gunnar
.
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2025
Georg
War ok
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2025
Jochen
Nice upper floor room with great views from balcony.
Arriving at 1pm and being asked to pay 25E to get the room immediately is a questionable customer service attitude. Outside room like balcony need a makeover.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Walencio
Sehr schön
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2025
Mark
Die neuen Zimmer sind sehr schön
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Karin
Wir waren dort wegen einer Veranstaltung in der Nähe. Das Hotel hat 15 Etagen und wir waren ganz oben. Mega Aussicht auf Gelsenkirchen. Ein kleiner Park war auch direkt am Hotel. Das Frühstücksbuffet hatte ich mit gebucht. Alles frisch und wurde wenn leer schnellstens aufgefüllt. Ich kann das Hotel nur weiterempfehlen.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2024
Frank
Heizung war defekt
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2024
Boris

goed voor 1 nachtje!

oudbollige inrichting, geen airco aanwezig.
Hotel heeft echt een renovatie nodig.
Business
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2024
Christopher
Ich habe das Zimmer gebucht im Rahmen eines Konzertbuches. Leider muss ich sagen, dass es einige Dinge zu bemängeln gab.

Aufgrund von Renovierungsarbeiten wurden wir in ein Zimmer umgebucht, dass aus 2 Betten bestand sowie einer Schlafcouch. Gebucht waren aber 3 Einzelbetten in einem Zimmer. Entsprechend sei darauf hingewiesen, dass die Fotos bei Expedia nicht den aktuellen Zustand der Zimmer darstellt. Die Aufbettung wird in Zukunft für eine 3. Person über eine Schlafcouch realisiert.

Daraus resultierend hat es fast den gesamten Aufenthalt gedauert um eine Lösung für das Problem zu finden. Am ende wurde uns eine Gutschrift für das Hotelrestaurant gewährt. Leider war das Zimmer auch nur für 2 Personen vorbereitet worden. Bettwäsche, Schlafcouch und Hygieneartikel wurden für die 3. Person erst nach einem Gespräch mit der Rezeption hergerichtet.

Dahingehend möchte ich auch gerne, das Personal loben, dass mit Geduld meine Anfrage entgegenahm. Die Zimmer waren sauber und ordentlich. Wiesen aber noch ein paar Schwächen auf und so hoffe ich, das in Zukunft es besser läuft.

Das Frühstücksbuffet empfand ich als reichhaltig und angemessen.

Zusammenfassend muss man sagen, dass der Aufenthalt uns gefallen hat trotz der kleineren Probleme. Ich hoffe aber, dass Expedia zeitnah die Seite des Hotels überarbeitet und Sie entsprechend den wahren Zustand der Zimmer wiederspiegelt sowie dass erwähnt wird, dass die Aufbettung nun über Schlafcouches realisiert wird.
Family
4/10
Poor
01 Aug 2024
Jere
Vanhat huoneet. Viemäri haisi.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jul 2024
Franziska
Nähe zur Veltins-Arena war von Vorteil, Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Einrichtung in die Jahre gekommen, Badewanne schmutzig, beim öffnen der Schranktüre kam diese einem entgegen
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
Rodrigo
Todo perfecto 👌
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2024
Bjørn
Billeder af swimmingpool vises på hjemmeside men pool lukket i over 1 år….
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2024
Javier
Era un hotel caro, sin desayuno incluido y muy viejo
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2024
Michèle
Die Mitarbeiter, die während des Frühstücks arbeiteten hatten Spaß, waren teilweise jedoch störend laut.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2024
Erick
Buen hotel! Al lado de un lindo parque; cerca de la estacion de tren.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2024
Maximilian
Sehr, sehr freundliches Personal. Unser Zimmer war etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber es funktionierte alles und es war sauber.

Achtung: Der Hotelparkplatz ist kostenpflichtig
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Werner
Der Aufenthalt war sehr gut ! Das Zimmer war sehr gut ! Das Frühstück war ok ! Es ist aber noch Luft nach oben !
Leider ist das Hotel noch immer nicht fertig renoviert !
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Mar 2024
Karl-Heinz

Fühle mich verarscht - Hotel niemals 4 Sterne

Sehr nettes Personal am Empfang (aus alter Maritim Zeit), die Möbel der Zimmer sind total überaltert, zudem der Teppich abgelaufen, ich hatte 2 Zimmer mit Badewanne gebucht, die war tatsächlich vorhanden, aber in beiden Zimmern waren keine Stopfer vorhanden, sodass ein baden nicht möglich. Die Vermutung kommt auf, dass dieses in allen Zimmern so ist. Ich fühlte da ein bisschen verarscht. Leider das Hotel niemals ein 4-Sterne Niveau und sollte darauf dringend einmal überprüft werden
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
21 Feb 2024
Pierre

Une rénovation ne sera pas du luxe

Hôtel permettant l’accès à un petit centre ville à pied pour se restaurer car rien le lundi
L’hôtel réalise des travaux donc pas calme du tout
Le petit déjeuner avec la vue sur le parc est appréciable
Le chauffage même coupé, il fait très chaud dans les chambres.
Business
8/10
Excellent
23 Dec 2023
Peter
Das check in und die Bezahlung über mein iphone hatte mehrere Probleme.
In der Erfassung blieb die Eingabe bei Schritt 3 von 4 hängen.
Beim check out war die Bezahlung mit Status nicht erfolgt obwohl nachgewiesenermaßen die Buchung über PayPal erfolgte.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2023
Michael

Das Plaza in Gelsenkirchen.

Das ehemalige in die Jahre gekommene Maritim heißt nun Plaza. Umbauarbeiten machen deutlich dass hier etwas besser werden wird. Die Zimmer waren zweckmäßig und werden ebenfalls demnächst renoviert. Entschädigt hat uns allerdings ein sensationell gutes Frühstück und die sehr aufmerksamen fleißigen Mitarbeiter und Helfer. Werden garantiert wiederkommen nach Umbau.
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Nov 2023
Marco

Einmal und nie wieder!

Im Hotel finden Arbeiten statt, Samstag um 08:30 wird man durch den Baulärm aus dem Bett geworfen. Rezeption weist alle Beschwerden ab. Wird von uns definitiv nicht mehr gebucht!
Partner
4/10
Poor
03 Nov 2023
Franz-Udo

Plaza Gelsenkirchen braucht dringend Sanierung

Zimmer runtergekommen, Tapeten lösen sich, Bad Wanbe schäbig, keinerlei Seife, Duschgel etc. im Bad
Business
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2023
Carl-Axel

Bra & prisvärt

Allt bra, prisvärt Hotell, men ligger inte i bästa läge. Det finns en spårvagnshållplats nära men bara en resa/halvtimma till Essen, på en överfull spårvagn.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
09 Sep 2023
Christian
Das Hotel hat seine Blütezeit lange hinter sich, das sieht man dann entsprechend an vielen Stellen. Ein Besuch ist wie eine Zeitreise in die 70er/80er Jahre. Das Personal war sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2023
isaac
Det var ok og tit på centrum.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2023
Sonja
Personal freundlich.
Frühstück gut.
Zimmer renovierungsbedürftig.
Lage super!

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PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen
am stadtgarten, 1, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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