The Hotel Alma Essen is located near the center of the city in a residential district. Guests are within 10 minutes of the Philharmonic Concert Hall, the downtown shopping boutiques, and the trade fair exhibition grounds. The Hotel Alma Essen is near the U-Bahn for local transit connections and the nearby A40 highway provides access to the Autobahn. The Dusseldorf airport is about 30 minutes' drive from the hotel.

There are 40 rooms at the Hotel Alma Essen, along with one luxury suite. Rooms offer satellite television, direct dial telephone, workspace, and an en suite bathroom. Rollaway beds are available on a limited basis on request.

The Hotel Alma Essen was built in 1992 and remodeled in 2008. The hotel has a business center and a conference room available. The front desk offers currency exchange services and limited tourist support. There is a bar for evening drinks. Secure underground parking is offered.