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Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena

Name: Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena
Address: Carl-Zeiss-Platz 4, Jena, DE

★★★★·9.1/ 10Excellent

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📍Carl-Zeiss-Platz 4 · Jena ↗

📞+493641800

1995 opened · 2012 renovated· 140 rooms· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 12:00 PM

Electric bicycle charging stationFitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningLift / ElevatorLuggage storageAll 55 facilities +

Review

Official

The Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena is centrally located within walking distance of downtown and offers direct access to the Goethe Galerie shopping center. It is also just a few meters from the Volkshaus Jena Culture and Convention Center, which is directly across the street. Our hotel thus provides the ideal starting point for shopping, cultural activities, sightseeing, and excursions along the Saale River. 140 rooms and suites “Kardamom” restaurant and “Moonlight Bar” 6 meeting rooms Fitness and sauna area, as well as “Sense Day Spa” Public underground parking garage with 4 EV charging stations

Guest scores & sentiment

From 258 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11

Guests praise the central location, spacious rooms, friendly staff, and excellent breakfast. Common complaints include confusing elevator transfers, outdated facilities, poor AC control, high parking fees, and occasional service lapses.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Cleanliness9.2

Surroundings9.2

Service9.0

Location9.0

Facilities8.5

Rooms8.3

Value8.0

＋ PraisedExcellent breakfast · Prime location · Friendly staff · Clean and spacious rooms

－ ComplaintsUncomfortable bedding · Outdated facilities/maintenance · Noise disturbance · AC malfunction

KEYSuitable for business and families. Expect elevator transfers, verify room location for noise, and budget for high parking fees.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and transport convenience?＋

Located centrally near Friedrich Schiller University with excellent transport links (buses/trams outside). Rated 9.0 for location.

diningWhat is the breakfast like? Any highlights?＋

Highly praised buffet breakfast includes sparkling wine, Mediterranean/Middle Eastern specialties, and gluten-free options.

businessIs it suitable for business trips?＋

Ideal for business: central location, spacious rooms, and great breakfast. Service score is 9.0, though Wi-Fi can be weak in some rooms.

familyIs it family-friendly? Are there kids' facilities?＋

Children welcome with kid meals. Rooms are spacious and cleanliness is rated 9.2. Note: parking fees are high and some facilities may feel dated.

coupleHow is the experience for couples?＋

Couples enjoy the modern decor and central location. However, bed comfort varies, and some bathrooms are dated or noisy.

roomWhat are the room conditions like? Is it soundproof?＋

Rooms are spacious and bright with AC and soundproofing. However, AC control can be poor, and noise from the bar may affect some rooms. Cleanliness is excellent (9.2).

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Room types · 6

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Apartment

1 × Queen bed35 ㎡up to 4

This apartment is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This apartment is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a coffee machine, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Junior Suite

1 × Queen bed35 ㎡up to 4

This suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a coffee machine, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Comfort Double Room

1 × Sofa bed / 1 × Queen bed33 ㎡up to 4

The spacious double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The double room offers a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Standard Double Room

1 × Queen bed25 ㎡up to 2

Bright room with a mini-bar, satellite TV with SKY channels and large work desk. Complimentary toiletries are provided in the bathroom. Also includes floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Standard Single Room

1 × Twin bed21 ㎡up to 1

The single room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The single room offers a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, as well as a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Comfort Suite

1 × King bedup to 2

1 King BedOverlooking the city Layout - Bedroom Relax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Room service (limited), minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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SCALA - Das Turm Restaurant

International, Modern Cuisine

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At 128m above street level, the striking JenTower affords fantastic views of the city and surrounding area! The cuisine is modern and international: dinner takes the form of a sharing menu comprising three to five courses (vegetarian version available); the lunchtime selection is a little more streamlined. Tip: From the Neue Mitte multi-storey car park, take the lifts up to the restaurant (there is a sign). Hotel on the floors below the restaurant.

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Landgrafen

Seasonal Cuisine, Regional Cuisine

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The restaurant close to the observation tower, also known as the Balcony of Jena, serves regional cuisine and offers a fantastic view over the city. Three individual rooms are available: country, Art Deco or honeymoon.

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The First

Seasonal Cuisine, Italian Contemporary · ★ Michelin

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The restaurant of the attractive Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land serves Italian-inspired dishes with classical influences. Chef Marcello Fabbri has made a name for himself in the region. He proposes a five-course set menu made with excellent produce from Italy. His pasta creations are a real treat – not least the nettle cappelletti with a nutty brown butter foam and aromatic morels. The waitstaff are friendly and highly proficient, and the sommelier's recommendations are spot on. The setting, too, is appealing, especially the open kitchen in the conservatory – diners are warmly invited to drop

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Masters

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With just 16 covers, the tasteful little restaurant of the Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land has a pleasantly intimate character. Comfortable upholstered seats, lovely decoration and a cosy atmosphere provide the perfect setting for the four- to six-course set menu devised by chef Danny Schwabe and his ambitious team. The food is a creative take on French cuisine. The "Voyage" set menu is inspired by the region, but also incorporates international flavours. The wine pairings are thoughtful. Friendly and charming service, with the kitchen team also getting in on the act. The cards informing diners

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AnnA

Contemporary, International

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This restaurant inside the luxury Hotel Elephant is bathed in natural light thanks to its enormous windows. Seated beneath the high ceiling, diners can take in the exclusive ambience, including decorative pictures in the entrance area. Head for the delightful terrace in summer. The cuisine is modern and creative with a regional twist. Mouthwatering options include cod and creamy leeks with pasta and tomato and, for dessert, apple and white chocolate bread pudding and vanilla ice cream. At lunchtime, diners can order à la carte. In the evenings, an interesting set menu is also available, which

18.5km

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Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Apartment

Junior Suite

Comfort Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Single Room

Comfort Suite

Facilities · 55

Nearby & map