Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg  

Perched high above the bay of Cologne in Bergisch Gladbach, this 5-star castle-style hotel puts you minutes from Cologne highlights. It’s about 4 km from the town center and a short drive to LANXESS Arena, Cologne Zoo and the Cologne Trade Fair Grounds, with the cathedral skyline visible from the grounds.

Old-world baroque meets modern comfort in individually decorated rooms and suites. Expect flat-screen TVs, minibars, bathrobes and slippers, tubs and bidets; suites add separate living rooms and the top suite even has its own fireplace and sauna. The house has a library, elegant event halls for weddings and panoramic views over Cologne.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus sauna, steam bath, solarium, indoor pool and hot tub. There’s a fitness center/health club, concierge and 24-hour reception. Pets are welcome, parking is available (fee), and shuttle/transfer services can be arranged for a surcharge. Buffet breakfast is served on weekdays and weekends for a fee.

Generous meeting and conference facilities (about 385 m² / 4,144 sq ft), a business center, limo/town-car service and express check-in. Complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi keeps teams connected.

Two on-site restaurants, a café and a bar/lounge serve everything from relaxed bites to formal meals. Enjoy 24-hour room service and weekday/weekend buffet breakfasts to fuel your day or event.