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Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

Property class: 3.5

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A multi-level hotel interior with a central staircase, a dining area, and a balcony with a white picket fence.
A large, white building with a covered entrance and a well-maintained lawn with red and yellow flowers.
A circular fire pit with chairs around it, set on a brick patio.
An indoor swimming pool with two striped lounge chairs, a potted plant, and a sign indicating pool capacity.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a stained glass ceiling.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $113
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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240 Hwy 20, Middlebury, IN, 46540
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, East Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlebury Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, striped wallpaper, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(80 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a telephone, and striped wallpaper.

Gallery Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a plant, and two lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About this property

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

3.5-star Middlebury hotel with restaurant
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and a hot tub are onsite.
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

In addition to an indoor pool, Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 4000 square feet (372 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,000 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 fire extinguisher and 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

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 844 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great selections for breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We have stayed there numerous times and it’s always clean, beautiful grounds, very friendly staff and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice stay as usual Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an excellent place to stay. Very friendly staff, beautiful and very comfortable room and the breakfast was restaurant quality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel, and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stay a lot here and love it every time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfasts were the best we’ve ever had in a restaurant! Homemade biscuits and fresh soft pastries were delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This hotel never disappoints when visiting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Liked the hotel it was cozy and nice the food at the restaurant was delicious! Staff was very pleasant! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay. I was so impressed I sent the information to my sisters for the possibility of a sister's weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a refreshing and relaxing environment. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The whole hotel experience was very nice. The breakfast was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, spacious rooms and direct access to the Pumpkinvine trail!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great place. very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was good ,parkng good and very safe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was amazing! It was so homey and comfortable. All the little touches made it feel like you were staying at home and not a hotel. The restaurant and bakery on the grounds were fantastic! I definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The best breakfast I've had in a while. Excellent facilities too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place is awesome and very well kept. We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice plenty of room and some shops and a very good restaurant right beside it over all very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quick check in and the front desk was extremely helpful on directions around the property. Room was large and comfortable. Breakfast the next morning was hot and good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful quiet place to stay. Large complex that is very well maintained. The restaurant next door was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026