Essen is conveniently located, only a short drive to Dortmund and about 20 to 30 minutes by car or train to Dusseldorf. The Holiday Inn Essen City Centre, built in 1996, is located in the city centre of Essen, only 200m from the shopping zone and 300m from the musical theatre. The hotel offers 168 comfortable, large rooms and 19 apartments equipped with kitchenettes. All rooms are equipped with sound-absorbing windows, "Pay-TV" free of charge, fax and modem connection, and a free coffee and tea bar. More than a half of the rooms are reserved for non-smoking guests. In the restaurant Amaroso guests will be offered local specialities and international cooking-highlights before or after enjoying a cold drink in the lobby bar. If guests wish to relax, they can use the sauna and mini gym free of charge, and the solarium. During the summer months guests can also relax on the terrace.