This hotel in Essen is just a few minutes' walk from the Messe Essen. The Hotel An der Gruga is a part of the Ruttenschied area, and local transit connections tie the property to the rest of the city. The Hotel An der Gruga is approximately 30 minutes from the Dusseldorf airport. Drivers can use the A40 or the A52 to access the hotel.

There are 40 rooms at the Hotel An der Gruga, equipped with modern furnishings and amenities. Some rooms overlook the hotel garden. Rooms include wireless Internet access, workspace, minibar, cable television, direct dial telephone, clothes press, and en suite bathroom with hair dryer. Non-smoking rooms are available.

The Hotel An der Gruga was built in 1956 and remodeled in 2003. There is a full service restaurant. The reception desk is open around the clock, and offers limited tourist and business support services. For relaxation, the hotel has a fully equipped gymnasium. There is free parking available on site, and bicycles can be rented from the front desk.