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Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena

A central city retreat where travelers can relax at the on-site spa after exploring Jena, then savor Middle Eastern flavors at Kardamom restaurant

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Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena offers a welcoming urban base with practical amenities. Enjoy the on-site spa, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine at Kardamom restaurant, helpful staff, in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, bike rentals, and conference facilities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is €101
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment with double bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Suite

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Jena, Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena is in the city centre and near a train station. Saale-Unstrut-Triasland Nature Park and Bauhaus reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Optical Museum Jena and Botanischer Garten Jena. Zeiss Planetarium and Toskana Therme are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Carl-Zeiss-Platz 4, Jena, TH, 07743

What's nearby

  • University of Jena - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • JenTower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Schiller's Summer House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Botanischer Garten Jena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zeiss Planetarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
  • ‪Schäfer's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fiddlers Green - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeehaus Gräfe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena

Luxury hotel in the city centre
Take advantage of a shopping centre on-site, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena. Indulge in a facial, a body scrub and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant, Kardamom, offers breakfast, brunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym and conference space.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and a reception hall
  • 6 meeting rooms, a vending machine and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 140 individually decorated rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre

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 (daily)
  • 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
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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 are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena on 24 Jan 2026 start from €100.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena?

Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena?

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

What time is check-out at Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena located?

Located in the heart of Jena, this luxury hotel is steps away from Optical Museum Jena, University of Jena and Deutsches Optisches Museum. Schiller's Summer House and Theaterhaus Jena are also within 10 minutes. Stadtzentrum Löbdergraben Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Paradiesbahnhof West Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 713 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria

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

Genuinely excellent hotel

Genuinely exceeded my expectations. The architecture is open and airy, which gives a sense of being outside, the deco is minimalist and room spacious, clean and with quality toiletries. The food both for breakfast and dinner was excellent and made of wholesome ingredients however the real strength of the hotel in my view is their staff who seemed to understand my needs and nothing was ever too much. Especially the lady in the moonlight bar who is so welcoming and when you are a solo traveller on a business trip that can make the whole difference.! thank you Dorint
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmar

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ez

You get a glass pf sparkling wine at checkin , very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was spacious and nice big windows but hotel told us the air conditioning turns OFF at night. In July, ugh. Please state this in gitel drtails to avoid surprises. I get mosquito bites easily so open windows without screens isnt an option.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Following the Emperor

My brother and I stayed at the Dorint as our base to tour Napoleonic battlefields in Jena, Auerstadt and Lutzen. Jena is a pretty and lovely town with many restaurant choices. Great food, great hiking and friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The first few days I was there my room was too hot in the night. When I talked to the people on the front desk I was told that the air conditioning was turned off at night! That’s madness. If made the room too hot for me to sleep well at night and ruined stay in Jena. It was not what I thought I was buying. Other than e, pretty nice, good breakfast, staff friendly and nice Or
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location. Lots of malls and other shopping boulevards
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is renovating its interior, carpets are covered, some areas are cordoned off. Still, a very good hotel, perfectly located in the middle of Jena.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steigenberger Esplanade is exceptional. The room was perfect, breakfast superior, and the hostess at breakfast was delightful. Everybody was friendly and helpful and welcoming. The hotel itself couldn't be in a better location. It's within walking distance to the town square all the local restaurants and pubs, and some great shopping! Parking is in the garage and there is always parking available! Do yourself a favor and spoil yourself with a stay at Steigenberger Esplanade Jena. It's definitely it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed that this hotel lists in its amenities that it is air conditioned. It is not. I will say that the staff was accommodating. When we checked in, we were given a room in a very odd location of the hotel—you must take one lift to get to the second lobby, from there you take a second lift to get to floors 4 and above. We were given a room on fourth floor, we had difficulty finding our room—we had to go through a service door to a small lower entrance that appeared in between floors three and four in a very dark and depressing hallway. The hotel staff did allow us to change rooms. When I asked about how the A/C works in the room, the staff did admit that it wasn’t A/C exactly and attempted to describe what it was exactly. It just air circulation vents that circulate air into the rooms from interior, non-air conditioned common space. Olathe room was clean and comfortable—however having to take the elevators each day I noticed how the outside and inside stainless steel doors and interior walls were filthy! After two full days of seeing the same filth (one of the lifts had something spilled all over), I uncomfortably mentioned it to the hotel staff as nicely as I could, indicating that I’d want to know if I were the manager of the property. The person I spoke with to thanked me and said yes, not acceptable, and immediately called housekeeping. THE ELEVATORS (outside/inside/buttons) WERE NEVER TOUCHED ALL FOUR DAYS WE WERE THERE. I have pictures too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024