Name: Rheinhotel Dreesen
Address: Rheinstrasse 45-49, 45-49, Bad Godesberg, 53179, DE

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Eike

Everything was perfect

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

24 Nov 2025

Ioannis

Room clean

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Jeffry

Very courteous réception member. A tall blond gentleman, he was very knowledgeable and helpful! I hope to come back with my wife.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Rhuna

Beautiful area with lovely view of the Rhein!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Jampa

All are very good safe

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Colin

Really pretty hotel. Great location- right next to the Rhine and nice and quiet. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Will stay here again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Jampa

All perfect

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2025

Douglas

Hotel was quite removed from town. Lovely Rhine view but rained both days.
Dinner in dining room was excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Tammy

Our room was facing the Danube River. It had two balconies! Very spacious and comfortable. Dining was excellent! You need to make reservations as well. Staff was friendly and professional.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Arith

We had a great check-in, staff was very attentive, helpful, and accommodating. Beautiful hotel and the food at the restaurant was great for dinner.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2024

Peter

Very comfortable and friendly in a beautiful building right on the river for an ideal stroll or run. Also close to multiple transport links.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2024

Michael

Fantastic property, location and service

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

James

Have been using the Rhei hotel Dressen for close to 30 years when travelling Germany. Have always found it a great experience. Imposing, relaxed and situated on the bank of the Rhine

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

michele

Grand hotel on the river!!!

Absolutely wonderful hotel right on the rhein river! Wish we had more than 1 night, will definitely be going back. Our room was very grand with a balcony. And the beds were one of the most comfortable we've been on in awhile. Breakfast was included and had many options, tasting delicious!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

John

The history of the hotel is fascinating. Try asking the staff when the lobby is quiet.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2024

Pamela

Room was lovely, big and very clean. View from balcony was amazing, however lacked a mirror over the dressing table,
Hotel needs a bar and maybe the staff could be more helpful with local information

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

Lucy

We have stayed at the Rheinhotel Dreesen many times and the staff is without fail friendly and helpful. Rooms are spacious, pretty, fastidiously clean, and very comfortable. The breakfast spread is wonderful and you're dining in a spectacular room with huge windows looking out over the river and across at castle-topped hills. It's definitely worth springing for a room with a balcony on the river if you can swing it -- gorgeous sunrises, glittering lights at night, boats and swans passing by. The rooms facing the street are nice too -- beautiful huge trees outside and there's no street noise at all. The neighborhood is exceptionally lovely, quiet, and very safe, and you're in easy walking distance to many wonderful small shops and restaurants as well as the Bad Godesberg train station.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2023

Susan

We very much enjoyed our stay here. Our bedroom was spacious and the bed very comfortable. The food was excellent and the views over the Rhine were beautiful. The staff were very friendly and I liked the fact that I could practice my German without them immediately going into English! My only small complaint was that I would have liked a bathtub in the bathroom which was spacious enough to have one. Otherwise it was a lovely hotel and we hope to come again sometime.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2022

Bryan

Historic hotel, view of Rhine River and wonderful Sieben Burgen hills, quiet, leafy location, clean. Hotel restaurant not great; not many restaurants nearby. No air conditioning. Free garage parking a plus.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2022

Sandy

Dreesen is a beautiful hotel on the Rhein river with a great Beir Garten. Rooms are large and well appointed. Recommend to couples and families.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2022

Andrea

Lovely historical property by the river

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2022

Brian

Not what I paid for.

Paid extra for a room overlooking the river, but got a room overlokking a derelict steel structure at the side of the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2021

Jean Pierre

Perfect

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2021

NICOLA

Location is excellent we woke up each morning to the sound of the Rhine. Hotel very clean and staff helpful and courteous
Breakfast exceptionally good. Hope to stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Very comfortable and inviting place to either work, or relax. Very friendly staff, great location for walking and biking. Breakfast is superb.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2019

Philip

lovely & elegant, yet modern hotel on the Rhine

Superb service, elegantly comfortable hotel on the Rhine with a great restaurant and extensive breakfast buffet

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2019

Paul

Highly recommendable

Very pleasant, kind service, lovely room, great location

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2019

Jerome

Outdated hotel, basic furnishings in rooms. Breakfast is very good

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Decent place to stay

Overall ok hotel. No air conditioning in the room. However they provide a small fan. Location is nice and silent. Choices in breakfast are limited but good enough.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2019

Per

I stayed here for an extended period as a child. It still has all the charm and character as then.
Very nice, unique room with spectacular view of the Rhine.
No AC. It was warm despite the provided fan.
Great breakfast. Very nice outdoor beer garden on the Rhine.
Very good restaurant.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

nice hotel on the Rhine ... we arrived too late for dinner in the restaurant, but the beer garden had food and such needed beer after a messy day of travel. Great running and cycling track along the river with the hotel hiring out bikes. Nice room with great view.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2019

Matt

Friendly and very accommodating staff. Another great service is their quick room service. I just wish they had AC during summer. Nevertheless I will still go there.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is in a category of its own. No doubt Somerset Maugham slept in one of its rooms.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2019

Verified traveler

Historic building right by the Rhine. Great breakfast

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

the hotel location was good and quiet. breakfast was good. the staff average. we booked a twin room while when check in, the receptionist told us they do not have twin available! so we had no choice but accept a king bed room. Hotel changed the other day our room to a twin.

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Breakfast was good. But we changed our room because they had not twin room available. The staff were polite.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2019

Kurt

Must stay here

It was perfect.
High quality - wonderful staff - excellent breakfast - fantastic location on the Rhine

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2019

BLH

The Dreesen is a very traditional, beautiful and well maintained older hotel. Staff and grounds were wonderful.
The breakfast Buffett has everything you could want.
I did not eat at the hotel restaurant for anything other than breakfast but it has a very traditional breakfast.
Parking is a little bit of a walk but this is a common problem all over Bonn. Rooms have been recently remodeled in a modern yet traditional style.
I had a room with a 2nd floor with a view of the Rhine.
Quite lovely!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2019

Maha

A week by the Rhine

Staff very helpful and keen to provide best services. Breakfast is one of the best in Germany.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2019

tom

too expensive

Well overpriced, good breakfast thou

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2018

Wesley

Rhine break

This hotel is in a beautiful location by the Rhine. Our room was very comfortable and well maintained. The hotel has a lovely atmosphere with very helpful and courteous staff. The restaurant is beautifully traditional, with a super range of foods at breakfast time. If I was returning to this area, I would certainly stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

beds are meh and no ac/heater

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2018

Serkan

The location is wonderful, the building and the atmosphere all places in the hotel is also giving you a nice feeling of old times.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2018

Nathan

Beautiful view of the Rhine river. Very nice room, comfortable bed, huge bathroom. Very quiet location highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Best Servise in front desk office (reception), 24h check-in

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Had a great stay. Breakfast was amazing, room very nice and spacious! Would recommend this hotel to all my friends. Great location!
Enjoyed renting their bikes.

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2018

Tomasz

All in room refreshments on the house.

Very good place to stay for a night or two

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2018

Ibrahim

Really nice hotel; but hot nights problematic

The hotel location is really nice; on the Rhin river, especially if you have a room with a river balcony. Hotel condition is overall quite good and Breakfast is also good.
No ACs in the room though, and if it is a hot night during summer and the windows are left open you will have many kinds of small bugs in the room that is annoying.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Comfortable Hotel on the Rhine with great views!

I was warmly welcomed by the gentleman at reception when I arrived around 9 pm. He assured me that I would be able to get a meal at the restaurant before it closed at 10 pm and that I could move my car away from the front door after I had put my bags away in the room. Indeed, he was in the restaurant when I came downstairs again to be sure that they would look after me! My room was quite generously sized and the outlook of the hotel on the Rhein is lovely. The breakfast buffet was extensive and delicious and as I went down to breakfast early, only a few other people having a quiet breakfast and reading newspapers were there. All in all, a most pleasant stay!

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2018

Mike

Expensive and past it’s best

Good - breakfast, receptionist, riverside location.
Not good - noise, cobwebs in room, uncomfortable chairs, poor soundproofing, building needs a refurb (major hotel chain still using keys for rooms !), crack in ceiling, expensive, some staff in the beer garden need training.

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel

Gorgeous hotel, great location, lovely views. Staff were helpful. Free bikes so you can cycle along the beautiful Rhine. Didn’t get round to using the pool but you get free access to a local open air pool.

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2018

Verified traveler

Super position, comfortable. Will come again.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2018

Jeremy

Very nice and interesting hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2018

Car

Beautiful location

We love the hotel, it is not in Bonn City center. You need a car to get to the hotel and it's located more than 30 min from Bonn City. Elegant and very comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2018

Ute

Home away from home

Always enjoy staying at this hotel. The location is beautiful, the staff phenomenal ain every way and the food exquisit.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2017

M

One of the best hotels we stayed at. Amazing service, awesome food, really impeccable experience.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2017

Ute

Feels like home with a very caring staff!

Would always recommend this hotel, because of location, service and especially quality of the food any time of the day.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2017

Allen

A lovely river-view hotel

The Rheinhotel Dreesen is a bit off the beaten path. As the name implies, it's directly on the banks of the Rhine, and has magnificent views of the seven hills across the river, including the magnificent Castle Drachenburg. Since it's a bit isolated, it's really only an option if you have a car at your disposal, but the upside is that it's quiet and it's lovely. You're just steps away from a relaxing walk along the Rhine, or the hotel offers bicycles to its guests if a bike ride is more to your liking.

Local attractions that are an easy drive away include Burg Eltz, Castle Cochem, Phantasialand, and the cities of Bonn, Koblenz and Cologne.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2017

Anthony

Fabulous views of Rhine but hotel very dated.

Fabulous views of Rhine but hotel very dated, last decorated in 1970s? Despite views slightly forbidding dining rooms, hotel is obviously chasing conference and functions market rather than individual tourists. Lunch and dinner menu truly disappointing (incl stewed horsemeat -- which may be 'traditional' but is off-putting to many people -- and rabbit, fiddly dishes) instead of good, straight forward German cuisine. Flies on breakfast ham and sausage (yes, it was warm but still...). In short, expensive, esp. for Brexited Brits, for what it was. But the views were Fabulous.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2017

Birgit

Stay Along the Rhein River

An ambience of romance and history envelops the Rheinhotel Dreesen with its Victorian-era flair. Delicious Rheinland kitchen, inviting Biergarten and Chestnutgarten for dinner or just hanging with friends, and a friendly, polished, professional staff insuring a memorable stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2017

graham

Wintertime

Staff, service and food was excellent. Winter is not the time to stay at this hotel as it is a small resort town that is basically shut down this time of year.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Awesome hotel right on the Rhine with great staff

We loved staying here. Previously we had stayed at the Steigenburger Peterberg (also great) but came here because that hotel was full. We really loved it and got a superior rate for a junior suite, which was an amazing room with a balcony RIGHT on the Riverbank, so we could watch the ships pass each other and enjoy magnificent views. The people who work there were wonderfully helpful -- the wait staff, the front desk people, the housekeeping team, all terrific.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2015

Andrew

Perfect end to our holiday

Lovely Hotel in the perfect location, all staff were attentive and friendly, room was bright and clean and the food and wine were excellent.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2015

Peter

Thanks to its location on the banks of the Rhine river and across from the so-called Siebengebirge, and thanks to is grand 19th century style, the Dreesen is a very special and unique hotel.
One plus from its glorious past, the room have very high ceiling, and make it unusually spacious. If any critique: the shower needs to have a curtain that can prevent the water to flow on the floor.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Nice hotel on the Rheine

good value large room friendly staff very clean
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10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2015

Anerley

Historic hotel with beautiful views

Our room was spacious and very comfortable. I especially loved having breakfast in the historic surroundings with view onto the river Rhine and the Drachenfels. It all has a flair of times long gone -which I love- without being dated.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2015

Nancy

So accommodating to us from the United States. All the staff spoke English which made it so easy for us. Comfortable beds, very extensive buffet. Loved the orange juice machine! Right on the water. Perfect setting

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Fleeting visit

Just one night,late arrival, early leave, all well managed, lovely place. excellent room, good organised service and a great breakfast. Only thing I'd like in addition is an iron in the room

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2015

Polys

Exchelent hotel

Top hotel in top location

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2015

Michael

Great Stay

Excellent stay in a fabulous hotel. I was in town for business but spent the weekend sight seeing. Great interesting history.

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2015

MWW

Old-fashioned hotel in beautiful location

The rooms facing onto the river have beautiful views. The hotel is very clean and well looked after, but the decor feels somewhat dated in places. The older parts of the building have beautiful period features. The wood panelled breakfast room is impressive and has spectacular river views.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2015

Alberto

Awesome hotel

Everything was perfect, nice, helpful, profesional staff at the hotel. The room was excellent and the breakfast awesome with a magnificent view of the river.......Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2015

Nora

Wonderful high end value

My husband and I had to be in Bonn for business and wanted to mix in some down time so I chose the Rheinhotel Dreesen as a happy medium - close enough to center city Bonn (20 minute drive) yet a pleasing location to relax without a high optempo.
Due to airport delays, my husband and I had to adjust our reservation. When we contacted the hotel, the clerk was most amenable and pleasant which should have been our first clue that we chose correctly. Upon arrival, the front desk was efficient and personable. Due to scheduling changes, I had to depart a day ahead of my husband. Christian arranged for transport to the airport very quickly for me and the service provided was top notch.
The property itself has an attractive unassuming façade that does not do justice to the interior or the views: The history of the hotel is evident in the classic colors and warmth throughout. The main dining area looks out over the river and is as elegant as the offerings on its menu.
The double room we were given had a balcony over the walking path, facing the river. Although small by some standards, it didn't feel small: it is well appointed with a spacious bath. My pet peeve is cleanliness and I was pleased to see that housekeeping keeps a high standard.
Only breakfast was sampled (we enjoyed the evening in Bonn) and it did not disappoint.

Rheinhotel Dreesen is an excellent value that I not only recommend, but look forward to visiting again.

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2014

Californian

Nice location but lacking

Historic hotel right on the Rhine river, very beautiful surroundings. But the facility is really outdated. I am not talking about the decoration, which should be \"Old\" to keep the historic flavor. But the carpets are worn and stained or worn (on the stairs and in the hallways), there is no coffer/tea maker in the room. When I asked front desk to get one, the answer was \"we don't have any\". How is that a 4-star hotel?

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2014

Annette & Chris

Luxury hotel close to station

Once we found it ( took half an hour and a phone call) the area was very pleasant, with the Rhine flowing past and lots of trees in a residential area.
Staff were excellent and room clean although soap in squeezy bottles attached to the wall were impossible to use.
The main restaurant was very formal, expensive and nearly empty so we elected to sit in the beer garden to eat. The food was reasonable for the price ( mainly sausage based) and staff lovely.
Breakfast was very good and they had gluten free bread on request.
We took the train to Cologne - the station is 20mins walk ( the staff say 10 but only if you are very fit!) and trains run every half an hour ( they stop in Bonn). Look up as you exit the station and there is the cathedral.

Pricey but worth it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2014

paul

Best breakfast in Europe!

Perfect setting, big rooms, amazing food in the restaurant (I had the duck), the best breakfast in Europe! Smoked salmon, a machine that squeezes actual oranges into juice, scrambled eggs, bacon, pastries....I ate for over an hour it was so good!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2014

j9

rhein delight

Everything to love about this hotel!

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2014

Colin

Better Options for Business Travelers in Bonn

Its an old old building, and in the summer it can be hot in Bonn. This building offers no a/c or even fans in the room. The front desk staff is helpful, but also forgot to book a taxi when requested the night before. Nice setting on the river though that can't be beat!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2014

J

Heaven on the Rheine

The hotel was lovely. The location perfect. An enjoyable beer garden. The food quality and service from the staff was superior.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2014

Wolf

Dreesen Hotel in Bonn

Really nice old-fashion hotel in a most beautiful venue on the Rhine river. Beautifully looked after and maintained. Price is more than acceptable. HIghly recommendable when staying in this part of the world/Germany.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2014

Henk

Nice friendly hotel. Bit old fashioned. Riverside.

Tis is a friendly hotel with great Biergarten in the summer time, overlooking the Rhein. Rooms are bit old-fashioned. No fitness unfortunatly.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2014

MigSeven

Rhein views

For a 4 day business trip, the hotel is well located from Koln Bonn airport by taxi. For the daily meetings I had a short 15 min taxi ride to Bonn. Room was big and well kept, confy and silent. Good closet for business atire and small desk with good internet connection to prepare and send any documents. Food served in room was well prepared and delivered quickly. Plenty of channels on TV when not working.optionally you can go for a walk along the river. Very beautiful natural landscape sorrounds the hotel and sits on a friendly neighbourhood. Did not try the local restaurants, but there a a few around in walking distance. The breakfast and dinner are well served in the hotel by friendly staff and there is a good range in the menu to choose from. One to keep on the list to return possibly on leisure trips.

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2014

GaryJ

Proper Old School Charm

Lovely staff, calm atmosphere and great views over the Rhine.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Nikolaj

We had an amazing stay after a long drive. The biergarten was, without a doubt, what made this experience as close to perfect as possible. The atmosphere was simply incredible, and we had a wonderful stay at a fantastic hotel in such a beautiful city.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

ANTONIO CARLOS

ossa estadia no Rheinhotel Dreesen foi um verdadeiro mergulho na história, na elegância e no charme de Bonn. Foi o cenário perfeito para encerrar nossa viagem pela Alemanha.

Hospedar-se de frente para o Rio Reno é uma experiência inesquecível. Acordar, abrir a janela e contemplar aquela vista deslumbrante enquanto desfrutamos de um café da manhã delicioso fez parecer que estávamos vivendo uma cena de cinema. E essa sensação faz sentido: o hotel já serviu de cenário para produções cinematográficas e também inspirou obras literárias, carregando uma rica história em cada detalhe.

Como clientes da Hotels.com, fomos recebidos com um drink de boas-vindas. Brindar com uma taça de vinho às margens do Reno, ao lado da minha família, foi um dos momentos mais especiais e emocionantes de toda a nossa viagem.

Outro ponto positivo é a facilidade para estacionar gratuitamente nas ruas próximas ao hotel.

Bonn é uma cidade linda, elegante e muito agradável para caminhar. Sem dúvida, o Rheinhotel Dreesen tornou nossa despedida da Alemanha ainda mais memorável. Recomendo a todos que desejam viver uma experiência que combina conforto, história, beleza e uma vista simplesmente inesquecível

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Karl

Anrikt förstaklasshotell vid Rhen med intressant historia. Vackra lokaler och utmärkt frukost och middag i restaurangen. Stor \"Biergarten\" i trädgården och fina promenadvägar längs Rhen. Gratis parkering på gatan utanför. En mycket angenäm vistelse.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Chantal

Excellent séjour, chambre spacieuse et environnement calme et superbe au bord du Rhin. Petit déjeuner copieux et un miel à goûter absolument !

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Sebastian

Vi blev mødt at den mest venlige medarbejder den aften vi ankom. Det er et dejligt hotel med en fantastisk beliggenhed. Der er så dejlig roligt og ingen problemer med parkering.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Bernadette

Das Frühstück war ausreichend und frisch. Zimmer sauber und gross. Herrliche Lage am Wasser.Haustierfreundlich. Gute parkmöglichkeiten.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2026

Victor

Kamer was comfortabel, zelfs zonder uitzicht op de Rijn. Ontbijt karig en chaotisch, niet berekend op groot aantal gasten, met te weinig personeel.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Dr. Oliver

Das Haus atmet Geschichte, allein das ist schon einen Besuch wert. Aber auch davon unabhängig ist das Dreesen ein sehr schönes Hotel mit einer super Lage direkt am Rhein mit Blick aufs Siebengebirge. Was besonders gefällt ist der perfekte Service und das Essen. Ich habe selten eine so ausgewogene Karte gesehen. Hier findet sich etwas für jeden Geschmack!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Chantal

Tolles Frühstück. Freundliches Personal. Alles sauber u. gepflegt.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Oliver

Sehr schönes Hotel