The Ibis Essen is one of the Essen hotels that is located right in the city center. The hotel is 3 minutes' walk from the central shops and the main train station. It is 15 minutes to the trade fair exhibition grounds. The Ibis Essen is near the A40 highway and two underground stops for local transit connections. It is about 30 minutes to the airport at Dusseldorf.

The 144 rooms at the Ibis Essen include 96 non-smoking rooms, and rooms have modern furnishings. Rooms include wireless Internet access, satellite television, direct dial telephones, radio alarm clock, and an en suite bathroom with hair dryer.

The Ibis Essen is a business and leisure property that was built in 1983. The hotel has a bar/lounge that serves a morning breakfast as well as snacks and drinks around the clock for guests. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and newspapers are provided free of charge. Private parking is available for guests.