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Property Overview
Driving up to the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg conjures visions of an old-world arrival, thanks to a dramatic courtyard allée that leads to the dashing Baroque castle. Built some 300 years ago, the Schloss occupies an enviable hillside location with views of the Cologne skyline. Grandeur continues in the guest rooms, with high ceilings and elegant furnishings; special touches include an in-room Jacuzzi in one suite and exposed wood-beam ceilings in some top-floor accommodations. Romantic and serene, Bensberg has a loyal culinary following, thanks to restaurant Vendôme, headed by award-winning chef Joachim Wissler. The more casual Jan Wellem, named for the castle's first owner, draws a chic crowd on Sundays for its Champagne brunch.
Property Highlights
1 / Dining
Enjoy innovative German cuisine at Vendôme–the two Michelin star gourmet restaurant of Chef Joachim Wissler–or Mediterranean dishes at Trattoria Enoteca.
2 / Location
Set on a hill in the center of Bensberg, in one of the most beautiful Baroque castles in Europe, the hotel offers magnificent panoramic views of Cologne.
3 / Spa
The Beauty & Spa offers world-class service, exclusive spa treatments, a spectacular pool and top-notch fitness center.
Property Highlights
1 / Dining
Enjoy innovative German cuisine at Vendôme–the two Michelin star gourmet restaurant of Chef Joachim Wissler–or Mediterranean dishes at Trattoria Enoteca.
2 / Location
Set on a hill in the center of Bensberg, in one of the most beautiful Baroque castles in Europe, the hotel offers magnificent panoramic views of Cologne.
3 / Spa
The Beauty & Spa offers world-class service, exclusive spa treatments, a spectacular pool and top-notch fitness center.
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Features
- Total Rooms: 77
- Total Suites: 34
- Mini-bar
- W-Lan - Complimentary
- 5-Sky Channels
- Daily Newspaper in German/English
- Vanguard Arts
- Babysitting Service
- Parking
- Jogging Station
- Meetings & Events
- 100% Smoke Free
- Fitness Center
- Golf
- Historic Landmark
- Spa
- Swimming Pool(s)
- Wedding Chapel
- 2-Michelin Starred Restaurant
Local Information
Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
Kadettenstrasse D-51429 Bergisch Gladbach / Cologne, Germany
15km/9.3mi from Cologne Bonn Airport(CGN)
(Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, UK) Call 00800 10 10 11 11
(USA & Canada) Call 1 800 745 8883
(Japan) Call 0120-086-230 toll free (Japan Only)
(Italy) Call 800 822 005
All Other Countries49
country dialing code
GMT+1
time zone
Awards & Accolades
Local Recommendations
Best Activity/Excursion
In warm-weather months, pull up a chaise (or, better yet, rent a cabana) at this beach club on a stretch of actual white sand with an incredible view facing Cologne Cathedral. www.km689.rhein-terrassen.de.
Best One-Stop Shop
Since 1984, Klaus Ritzenhöfer and Daniel Riedo’s elegant shop has been the destination in Cologne to find the latest trends in men’s and women’s designer clothing. www.apropos-store.com.
Best Restaurant Classic
Enjoy “Kölsch” culture at one of the city’s best brewhouses, where local dishes are presented with plenty of beer, served in frequent rounds in signature slender glasses. (49-2) 2121-0117; www.muehlenkoelsch.de.
Museum Must-See
This engaging museum at the Rheinau Harbour explores the history of chocolate, from an agricultural product to an artisanal and industrial one. Don’t miss the chocolate fountain at the end of the exhibits. www.chocolatemuseum-cologne.com.
Best Family Activity
One of the oldest zoos—founded in 1860—this zoo charts the evolution of the concept through its architecture and design, from its 19th-century Moorish-style elephant house to its modern recreation of the rain forest. www.koelnerzoo.de.
Best View
This 2005 office tower is one of Cologne’s tallest buildings, and its “panorama platform” on the roof, which is open to the public, offers incredible views of the city and the Rhine River. www.koelntriangle.de.
Best Newcomer
A restaurant and nightclub in one, this sleekly designed spot with a cool, industrial feel is a hit for both its Mediterranean-inspired dishes and its music, from both DJs and live acts. www.vanity.cc.
Best Shopping Neighborhood
You’ll find the best collection of shops—from fashion to design—concentrated on three centrally located streets: Ehrenstrasse, Mittelstrasse and Pfeilstrasse.
Owner Information:
Aachener und Munchner Lebensversicherung AGRobert Schumann Strasse 51, 52066 Aachen, Germany
T: (49-0) 2204-42-0 F: (49-0) 2204-42-933