Holiday Inn Express Bochum, an IHG Hotel

I asked for a quieter room and was pleased with how serene and undisturbed my corner of the hotel was. Everything was easy to use and all of the amenities worked fine. All parts of the room were very clean and I felt comfortable doing work and sleeping in my room. There were plenty of power outlets for my notebook and other devices. Something my colleagues and I all appreciated was how nice the lobby was with its many seating niches and tables. We used those spaces both to socialize and work together. The hotel staff was exceedingly helpful and polite. The hotel is close enough to the main train station to be reasonably convenient. It's a shame the city center in general was so messy, but I'm guessing much of that was due to the ongoing strikes. Breakfast on the whole was pretty good, croissants excellent, and my colleagues and I appreciated that we could pack a sandwich to go. The seating is very nice and easy to find a comfortable spot alone or with a group. They've got a nice selection of teas for Teetanten. :-)

Brand-new hotel in a newly built complex. Stylish interior. Intelligently designed rooms with plenty of outlets and fast internet. There is a little workspace with a comfortable armchair opposite the tv that was suitable even for serious work. The bathroom was quite large with a large walk-in shower. The room still has a phone which was a nice touch. Snacks and small dishes are available. Reception is staffed 24 hours. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is located right in the center of town within easy walking distance to many restaurants, city hall, the main shopping areas, the Christmas market and the main railway station. There is a large fitness studio next door.

I can't emphasize enough how polite, professional, welcoming, and nice the staff at this property were! As a solo Black female traveler, I've never felt safer and more valued as a customer. The pictures don't do this property justice!! The location alone is unmatched! There's a supermarket just a 1-minute walk away, and it's in the heart of shops, bars, and restaurants, with the train station just a 5-minute walk away. If you're on a budget, this place is perfect. I accidentally left my credit card in the room after I'd checked out, and they called me to ask if I'd like it sent to me in London!! I've stayed in a lot of hotels, and I can't recommend this one enough!!

Room was very clean, modern, comfortable and quiet. Lots of tv channels available. Breakfast that was included had a good selection of items from which to choose, including eggs, yogurt, pancakes, fresh fruit, baked goods, cheese, meat. Loved the little bags provided so that we could take something to go as well. Easy to get to the hotel from the train station by walking.

The hotel is in the centre of Bochum, exit the hotel and you are in the centre. Parking is underneath the hotel in a public garage for an acceptable daily rate. Beds great, but the bedlinnen for a double bed is so small that one person is left out in the cold. Hotel is brand new. Loved the hotel. Breakfast great except the juices. Friendly staff.