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Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

3.5 star property

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Interior
Indoor pool
Courtyard
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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240 Hwy 20, Middlebury, IN, 46540
  • Place, East Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlebury Community Historical
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Trout Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Gallery Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area.
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center offers 100 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Middlebury hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Memorial Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a 24-hour business centre and 4 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a playground and bicycles to rent
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Memorial Park and a few minutes from East Park
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4000 square feet (372 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Middlebury hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 6.5 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 4.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 4.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 6.5 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Essenhaus Inn Middlebury
Essenhaus Inn
Essenhaus Middlebury
Essenhaus
Essenhaus & Conference Center
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Hotel
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Middlebury
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Hotel Middlebury

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 861 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was alright pillows on the bed were as hard as a rock and flat. Shower I thought was dangerous. Floor of the shower was very uneven. They need to update.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay. The hotel was very clean and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Staff was very friendly! Check-in was easy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, but had a bad smell every time we entered. The faux homey style was disappointing and not our taste in decor. We would have appreciated more healthy offerings for the free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dona

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were great. Staff wonderful and Inn very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, outstanding staff, excellent breakfast. This place was spotless!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Essenhaus is our favorite place to stay when shopping in Indiana. Always clean, cozy rooms and the staff is so nice! Been staying there for over 30 years now!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We love to stay here. Very clean, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great experience, kind service, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

room was very nice and clean. yes, the staff that we encountered were all very friendly. We did not care for
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JOSE DE DIOS

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes and yes!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Breakfast | Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been coming here for years, love everything about it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with beautiful outdoor areas. The hotel staff were friendly and very welcoming. The room was spacious, clean and had a beautiful balcony. Everything was perfect, I slept well and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Will definitely return if i am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025