Leonardo Hotel Esslingen - Esslingen am Neckar

4-star business hotel with rooftop views of Esslingen Castle and direct connection to Neckar Forum conference center

Location & Access

The Leonardo Hotel Esslingen sits on the edge of Esslingen's Old Town, a 10-minute walk from the historic market square. Stuttgart city center, Stuttgart Main Station, and Stuttgart Airport are each reachable by car in about 20 minutes. The hotel's position provides direct access to both the Porsche Museum and the Mercedes-Benz Museum.

Rooms & Comforts

The 151 air-conditioned rooms at Leonardo Hotel Esslingen include Comfort Double Rooms, Superior Twin Rooms, and Deluxe Triple Rooms. Each room comes with a sofa, a desk, heated bathroom floors, a coffee machine, complimentary bottled water, and a Qi wireless charger on the nightstand. Reviews highlight spacious layouts, large windows with blackout curtains, and views of the Old Town or Esslingen Castle.

Business, Wellness & Pets

The hotel connects directly to the Neckar Forum conference center, with 5 versatile meeting rooms available for business events. On the rooftop, guests can use a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness center, plus a relaxation area with sun loungers-though these are currently closed for renovation. The Leonardo Hotel Esslingen is pet-friendly and welcomes four-legged guests in all room categories.

Dining & Breakfast

The in-house restaurant serves both international cuisine and local specialties, with a breakfast buffet that includes fresh produce, hot dishes, a self-service cappuccino machine, and regional items like shakshuka and honeycomb. For evening meals, guests can choose from an extensive menu or order drinks at the lobby bar with a fireplace. The rooftop bar on the 5th floor (currently closed for renovation) overlooks Esslingen Castle and the surrounding vineyards.

Parking & Accessibility

An underground parking garage with direct elevator access to the hotel is available for 14 EUR per 24 hours, and the garage offers lower-height bays and electric vehicle charging stations. Accessible rooms are equipped with emergency cords in bathrooms, lower sinks, grab rails, and wheelchair-accessible pathways. The property also provides luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared lounge/TV area.

• Location: Edge of Esslingen's Old Town, 20 min drive to Stuttgart Airport
• Rooms: 151 rooms with Qi wireless chargers and heated bathroom floors
• Dining: Breakfast buffet with shakshuka, honeycomb & cappuccino machine
• Wellness: Rooftop sauna, steam room, fitness center (currently closed)
• Business: Direct connection to Neckar Forum conference center
• Parking: Underground garage with EV chargers, 14 EUR per 24 hours
• Pets: All rooms accept four-legged guests