The Althoff Grand Hotel Schloss Bensberg
Cologne, Germany
Versailles and Winchester Castle served as architectural models when Prince-Elector Johann Wilhelm II of Duesseldorf ordered the construction of his “Maison de Rétraite” at a prominent site on the Bensberg mountain terrace with a breathtaking view of the cathedral city of Cologne. The building remained unfinished and was used over the centuries as a military hospital, cadet school, boarding school and refugee centre. Then in 1997 the Aachener & Münchener life insurance company bought the seriously dilapidated building and, with an investment of 75 million Euros, remodelled it as a grand hotel of the international luxury class. In August of 2000, the Cologne Althoff Hotel Collection under the direction of Thomas H. Althoff, opened the modern-day Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, which is unparalleled in the splendour of its baroque design.
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Location
In a fantastic location overlooking the bay of Cologne and providing wonderful views of Cologne Cathedral, the Grandhotel near Cologne certainly knows to fascinate all visitors. It is easy to get from the hotel to the bus stop (500 metres away), or the shopping area (200 m). Guests can get to the hotel from Köln Bonn Airport in 20minutes by car, or in 25 minutes by car from the Cologne Central Train Station.
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One of the Leading Hotels of the World, awarded the Wellness Aphrodite, provides relaxing facial and body treatments using the finest in luxury products in its 1,000 square meter Beauty & Leading Spa to pamper the mind and senses. Relax in the exclusive sauna area, recharge your batteries in the fitness centre or simply enjoy the refreshing cool of the pool under the romantic “starry sky”. Enjoy the all-round treatment in the luxurious cabins, equipped by Gharieni, or with beauty arrangements that are rounded off by the exclusive body care products from La Prairie, Clarins, Ligne St. Barth and O•P•I.
The impressive castle hotel provides guests with many refuges where they can spend their time without interruption. For example, the castle’s own library offers a vast selection of old and new works. Guests can explore painting and sculpture exhibits in the bright corridors and salons and take part in readings by renowned authors or discover the cultural city of Cologne with its many attractions.
Dining
In the gourmet restaurant “Vendôme” star cook Joachim Wissler pampers his guests with his interpretation of grand German cooking. Due to his excellent work Wissler received his first Michelin star in 2001, followed by the second and third one in 2002 respectively 2005. Since 2005 Joachim Wissler belongs to Germany’s elitist circle of chefs. Besides the top Michelin ranking in 2010, the gourmet restaurant “Vendôme” additionally was decorated with 19,5 Gault Millaut points and is thus one of Germany’s top-tier gourmet addresses. Furthermore the gourmet restaurant “Vendôme” is on rank 10 in the San Pellegrino Ranking of the World’s 50 Best restaurants.
The Trattoria “Enoteca”, a Mediterranean-style ‘cucina casalinga’ concept with an irresistible selection of wines, whisks its guests off to the finest in Italian cuisine and, in the attached wine and speciality shop, gives them the opportunity to take newly discovered wines, olive oils and Mediterranean products home with them. The warm colours, authentic aromas, finest ingredients and select wines together with perfect service — provide a setting for an unforgettable visit. In the Trattoria Enoteca, you will experience the full range of Italian cuisine — hearty dishes from the country kitchen, light dishes from the coast, and irresistible home-made pasta.
Let us invite you to relax and enjoy yourself in one of our bars after the turbulence of the day has been dimmed to a pleasant level. The fireplace bar in English club style with elegant leather armchairs is furnished with stylish comfort in mind. Set out the day with a refreshing cocktail, a choice of over 120 types of whisky or a cognac — and enjoy live music on several Fridays and Saturdays.