Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg in Bergisch Gladbach

Luxury accommodation and delicious food in Germany

Once upon a time in Bergisch Gladbach, a Baroque palace decided to moonlight as a hotel. Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, they call it. It's the kind of place where gardens whisper secrets and a 1,000 m² spa waits to pamper you until you forget your own name. Oh, and there's a swimming pool too, just in case you fancy a splash. Now, if your stomach starts growling louder than your travel companion's snoring, hit up Restaurant Vendôme. It's got 2 Michelin stars, which is apparently a big deal in the foodie world. Or, if you're feeling all 'when in Rome,' Trattoria Enoteca serves Italian flavors that can transport you faster than a budget airline.

The Salvador Dalí bar, with its peculiar vibe, is where you go when you want to sip something fancy and contemplate life’s mysteries, like why your suitcase is always heavier on the way back. Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg does rooms and suites right, with marble bathrooms that make you want to take more baths than usual. Free Sky TV too, so you can watch everything except your calories. The minibar, with its complimentary drinks, is another story – free drinks are the best drinks, right?

If relaxation is your middle name, the spa's got an indoor pool, sauna, gym, and enough health and beauty treatments to keep you occupied until your next birthday. Now, should you wish to venture out, Bensberg metro station is a hop, skip, and a jump away, offering a direct line to Cologne city centre. It's perfect for both the adventurous holidaymaker and the business traveler who’s just here for the Wi-Fi and a good night's sleep.

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