The Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen is a 4 star property offering modern accommodation just south of the centre of Essen. The hotel is situated on Bismarckstrasse, within comfortable walking distance of the city centre. Nearby is the Philharmonie, which provides good transport links via the accompanying U-Bahn station and tram stop. Destinations like Grugapark gardens, the Folkwang Museum and the Colosseum musical theatre are easily reachable. Other places of interest in the region include Alpincenter Bottrop, Sea Life Oberhausen and CentrO. The hotel is housed in a modern complex with a predominantly white facade. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool and sauna in the neighboring building, plus there is Wi-Fi internet access throughout the premises for convenience chargeable. There are also a number of leisure and sports facilities in the local area. The hotel bar is a great place for a relaxing drink or light snack, plus a charming outside terrace is open in the warmer months