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Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

3.5 star property
3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Interior
Front of property
Indoor pool
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

Room options

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Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds

Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the area

Middlebury

In Middlebury .You'll find Memorial Park and Krider Gardens within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Middlebury Community Historical and Middlebury Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • East Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Middlebury Community Historical - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Krider Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Trout Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station - 19 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wedgewood Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Das Dutchman Essenhaus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 center and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4000 square feet (372 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game 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.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4000 sq ft of conference space
  • 372 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center offers 100 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Middlebury hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 4.0 per stay.

Property payment types

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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
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Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 859 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, clean, and friendly staff. Lovely decor that felt like home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Essenhaus is the best. No place like it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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