August-Thyssen-Strasse 51, Kettwig, 45219 Essen, Germany
#3 of 80 hotels in Essen
Guests' ChoiceBased on 61 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.3
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Andrey
NetherlandsNot much taking into account German hospitality standards
Great historical building and excellent food in the restaurant
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Dennis
PortugalSmall microwave would have ben very useful in the room.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Gianriccardo
GermanyWhile the property deserves to be visited and is beautiful, we had an unpleasant surprise. Once at the property, we were offered a room that was of a category different and in particular lower than what we paid. The room offered didn't match any of the room's pictures showed on booking.com Therefore it would be important for the Booking.com clients to verify carefully and to ensure that what they've paid for it is actually given. Eventually we have received a fantastic room that was at level of what we've paid for.
We loved the location, the breakfast, dinner, absolutely outstanding and the room was gorgeous! The Hotel is amazing, traditional and well maintained plus close to a green, luxuriant forest that is all around. The area is so quite and peaceful. Pure beauty. We would recommend to all.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Michel
NetherlandsBistro Restaurant could be better organised.
Very nice Location. Beautiful Castle. Breakfast an experience.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Yuliia
NetherlandsBed was slightly small in a standard room, and my partner was upset there was no bath. Also, we would appreciate a bit more info about the castle itself! We left without having learned anything about it 💁🏼♀️
We really had a great weekend at the castle! Having read reviews, we were expecting some noise from planes - but there was absolutely no noise heard in our room👍🏻 Room was beautiful, we had tasty dinner at restaurant 1831. Breakfast was amazing, one of the best we had in hotels. Definitely want to come back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Egli
CyprusNo menus in English
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Ludwig
RomaniaRoom was a tiny bit dated. Some of the facilities were not available (eg the Bistro), but since it’s a small place, it’s understandable. Overall I also think the hotel could make visitors more aware of the history and details of the amazing property.
Excellent setting, like a fairytale. Lovely historic buildings, tasteful mix of new into the old.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
James
United KingdomBeautiful castle near Dusseldorf airport
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Ian
United KingdomBreakfast / food in general was fantastic and the hotel was a great location with easy access to Dusseldorph and surrounding areas.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Karen
NetherlandsStaying in a junior suite, there were small things that were out of place. E.g. broken toilet paper holder, broken sink stopper. The luggage closet also contained the minibar.
The park is gorgeous. Very well-maintained grounds. The staff were impeccable. Food was great.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Li
Chinanothing.
Lily is a pretty nice host.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Dirk
Germanyroom was a bit outdated
The ambiance and service was very nice.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Arslan
Azerbaijanbreakfast
location and nature
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Stepan
Turkeybeautiful old building, like a castle! huge room! nice stuff. actually all was great
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Talos2002
GreeceThe breakfast is offered in an elegant and fantastic restaurant; as it is charged per person/day, if you have a family, it is not value for money for the everyday use.
Excellent location and superb rooms, fabulous and unforgettable stay! We lived for 8 years in Kettwig in the past and we can strongly recommend this unique Hotel, especially for family vacations!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 December 2022
Fjvd
NetherlandsThe fireplace in the entrance hall was on in the morning but not in the evening. (minor detail)
Had a parcel delivered to the hotel which arrived after we checked out. Hotel forwarded the parcel at their service to my home address, abroad. Extremely good costumer service! Good parking facilities.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 7 December 2022
Monica
GermanyBilliard room needs to be upgraded, Price was fairly high especially without Breakfast. Already knew beforehand-- however-No other activities on site in winter months. Fitness center off site no pool.
View, cleanliness, staff, restaurant/bar at premises, nearby location of Kettwig
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Ziya
Turkey4G coverage terrible. wifi at the hotel disgusting.
all was perfect. staff was cool. good marvelous. park is like paradise
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 3 July 2022
Roge
Netherlandsrestaurant is top
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 5 June 2022
Alexander
NetherlandsMale receptionist could be more friendly. Menu in restaurant 1831 is limited and dishes are to expensive for a non- Michelin star restaurant.
A perfect and romantic place. Very comfortable and luxury rooms. Attentive staff in restaurant.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 28 January 2022
Ahmed
United Arab EmiratesBecause of covid there no activities
Staff and garden
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 14 December 2021
Mohammad
United Statesno one told us there was an elevator which we could have used. on checkout day, I had to carry down our luggages via stairs. it was rough and tiring as well as dangerous.
the location, the food, the room, and staff were excellent
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
George
SwitzerlandDinner was only from 18-21.00 Uhr and trying to order a dessert after 21.15 was not possible - also trying to get a coffee at 21.30 was mentioned - Coffee machine is off - sorry.. The Restaurant outside in the courtyard definitive does not fit the rest of the place. A bit Pity - Thus only a 4 out of 5.
Fantastic Hotel and Breakfast was extraordinary. The Landscape and the Building itself. Really worth a trip! Quite and well located - very close to Essen.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Bond
United KingdomBreakfast was overpriced and disappointing, not much fresh selection and not worth 30 EUR/pp.
Beautiful building and garden, perhaps now past its best. Not very international clientele or level of service versus a more modern five star hotel.
Stayed in July 2023
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