This business and conference hotel has a unique and fascinating design. It is set in a calm neighbourhood that enjoys excellent transport connections and is just a 10-minute walk from the train station in Oberbarmen and the Wuppertal subway. The city centre is 5 km away and there guests will find a number of sights and attractions, including the Wuppertal brewery, the Von-der-Heydt museum (4 km), Wuppertal zoo (7 km) and the botanical gardens (7.5 km). A number of restaurants, bars, pubs and shops can be found within 3 km of the establishment; Düsseldorf, and its airport, is 35 km away and Cologne-Bonn Airport is some 40 km from the accommodation.This city hotel only opened a few years ago. It is set in the historical, listed building that used to be the home of Friedrich Engels and his family and has been patronised by the Bethe Foundation. The establishment comprises 149 guest rooms and suites, which are all extremely spacious and come comfortably equipped, and the hotel stands as an exceptional venue in Europe offering a variety of artworks. Facilities available at the hotel include a lobby, a hotel safe, lift access, a disco and dining options like a cafe, bar and restaurant. Business guests will appreciate the WLAN Internet access and conference facilities, and room and laundry services are also provided. Guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the on-site car park.