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Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
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Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $107
$100 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

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Carl-Zeiss-Platz 4, Jena, TH, 07743
  • Place, University of Jena
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, JenTower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Botanischer Garten Jena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Erfurt (ERF)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment with double bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Comfort Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Jena

A stay at Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena places you in the heart of Jena, steps from Optical Museum Jena and University of Jena. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Deutsches Optisches Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from JenTower.

What's nearby

  • University of Jena - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • JenTower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Schiller's Summer House - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Botanischer Garten Jena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Zeiss Planetarium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Stadtzentrum Löbdergraben Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Jena (ZJS-Jena Paradies Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Erfurt (ERF) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fiddlers Green - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeehaus Gräfe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quergasse No. 1 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena

Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Premium digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Jena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 140 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner or brunch at Kardamom, a restaurant which specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Jena? This hotel has 6329 square feet (588 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Kardamom - This restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner.
Moonlight - Onsite bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kardamom
  • Moonlight

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 6,329 square feet of conference space

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Esplanade Jena
Esplanade Jena Steigenberger
Jena Esplanade
Jena Steigenberger
Jena Steigenberger Esplanade
Steigenberger Esplanade
Steigenberger Esplanade Hotel
Steigenberger Esplanade Hotel Jena
Steigenberger Esplanade Jena
Steigenberger Jena
Steigenberger Hotel Jena
Steigenberger Esplanade Jena Hotel

Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 742 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very spacious room, good facilities, good area with lots of restaurants. Good for business travel. Was a bit noisy at times though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in Jena, perhaps even Germany! It truly feels like a home away from home. The rooms are always spotless, comfortable, and have such a welcoming atmosphere that I immediately feel at ease every time I arrive. The staff are wonderful: warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, which makes the stay even more special. The location is also perfect - right in the center of Jena, making everything easily accessible. I always look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here before and really like the place. Great breakfast, super convenient and very nice rooms and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect base for a stay in Jena. Excellent location and facilities. Staff welcoming and ultra efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sankalp

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People at front desk was very helpful. I was traveling from US with my big luggage and hotel staff helped me to get taxi to the hotel and also helped me with my luggage. Thank you !! It was wonderful experience. I will definitely visit again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is big, room is big, lots of parking space, breakfast is ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel, perfectly located for traveling and for exploring Jena.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, staff amazing, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy my stay for 5 days
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jolanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and pleasant, but the staff could be more friendly, especially during check-out. The breakfast was rather modest for a 4-star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in the center of town.

Nice hotel in the center of town. Convenient for all facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and comfortable room. Good gym and sauna. Parking good. Location good. Good breakfast. Only drawback is the design of the hotel. If guests are drinking late in the bar, the noise can be heard in all the rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, excellent breakfast, very good bar & restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Great location downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel, always my first choice when staying in Jena. Rooms are great, staff are great, not a single complaint.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly Clean Would def come back Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a business trip great as it’s in the middle of everywhere you may need to be
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dorint Esplanade is right downtown Jena, close to everything. The room, and bathroom, was spacious. The staff was friendly. We booked our room with breakfast. The breakfast was great. They had anything you could want for breakfast and if it wasn't on the buffet the staff would get it. We've been going here for years, and the staff is always the same which speaks for the hotel. Will definitely continue coming to Dorint Esplanade.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and quiet despite in the central city
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent hotel with great amenities. Easy to access central part of town. Staff was very helpful and helped us navigate this beautiful town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best in Jena.

Great hotel in Jena, and I've stayed here many times. Great restaurant and bar. Great location. Very helpful staff. I will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Amenities
The staff are extremely helpful. The daily breakfast buffet is beautifully displayed and the food is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great visit. Pleased with service. Easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024