Messe Essen & Zollverein
Messe Essen in about 10 minutes, UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein also reachable in about 10 minutes.
Four Stars Plus CharacterThis isFranz.
The conference and city hotel Franz welcomes you in a central and quiet location in the fair city of Essen. In one of our high-quality rooms with modern design, you will feel right at home.
The HouseMore Than a HotelA Warm Host Location
LocationEasily AccessibleWell Connected in the Ruhr Area
Essen connects—and Hotel Franz is right in the middle. The fair, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and city center are reachable in minutes; Düsseldorf Airport in half an hour.
Grid
Essen Main Station
Reachable in about 15 minutes by public transport. Convenient for business and city trips.
Düsseldorf Airport
Reachable via the A52 in about 30 minutes. Ideal for international guests and tight schedules.
Frequently Asked QuestionsGood to KnowQuick Answers
Our barrier-free facilities offer maximum comfort for guests with and without disabilities during their stay.
Our inclusive team of people with and without disabilities ensures particularly friendly service and an exceptional atmosphere, providing helpful and competent assistance at all times.
Our Inclusive Team
Yes, Hotel Franz in Essen and Hotel Claudius in Bochum are part of Franz Sales Haus. Franz Sales Haus, our 4-star conference and city hotel Hotel Franz, as well as the kiosk at the country house in Grugapark, are inclusion enterprises.
We have 4 stars.
Yes, Hotel Franz is a bike hotel that frequently hosts guests from the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route and the Nature Route. Our guests' bikes can be conveniently and securely stored in the bike garage, and for emergencies, there are repair facilities and e-bikes available for loan. Guests can charge their e-bike batteries for free at our charging station.
The TeamHospitality with CharacterInclusive and Approachable
Our inclusion enterprise is located on the campus of Franz Sales Haus, which has been supporting people with disabilities since 1884.
At Hotel Franz, an integrative team of people with and without disabilities works together. This collaboration is evident in the reception, kitchen, service, housekeeping, and events. Guests experience a professionally organized house that is also open, welcoming, and uniquely human.
Get to know us personally, we look forward to your visit!
SustainabilityResponsibleInto the Future
Photovoltaics on the roof, fair products in the kitchen, bicycle service for cyclists: Hotel Franz combines ecological responsibility with warm hospitality and has been awarded the Essen Environmental Prize 2015 and the innogy Climate Protection Award 2016.
Sustainable Hotel OperationsSave EnergyProtect the Environment
Sustainability plays an important role in our house. Therefore, the hotel pays attention to protecting the environment:
- with its own photovoltaic system on the roof, generating renewable energy for the air-conditioned hotel and related event center
- with particularly energy-efficient building technology
- through a ventilation system with heat recovery
- through fully automated shading for optimal sun and heat protection
- with heat and sound insulated windows
- with LED lighting in many areas
- through motion-controlled lighting in corridors and toilets
- through the use of heat pump dryers
- with the offering of Fair Trade and regional products
- with a comprehensive service for bicycle tourists: bicycle cellar, e-bike charging stations, repair facilities
- through green roofs, planting on terraces and around the hotel
Business TravelGDS CodesBook Directly
All relevant GDS codes are readily available for travel managers and business travelers.
TPESSFRA
TP187002
TP86026
TPESS78
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