Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg

Hoteldescription

The Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, a former hunting manor of Elector Johann Wilhelm II, in the year 1703, with ist French-leaning neo-classical style, is today considered one of the most elegant and luxurious hotels in Europe. A breathtaking view of the cathedral city of Cologne, exquisite style and the highest level of personal service provide guests with a feeling of true wellbeing. The juxtaposition of luxury and comfort ensures a truly stylish stay. For private as well as business occasions.

accommodation tax (cultural promotion tax)

The city tax due is not included in the price. This is to be paid according to the local rates.

Directions

Approach from the south:
On the A3 in the direction of Cologne until motorway junction to Köln-Ost.
Change to the A4 in the direction of Olpe/Gummersbach. Continue until the 4th autobahn exit (Moitzfeld). Turn left at the end of the autobahn exit, in the direction of Bensberg centre (Overather Straße). Continue until the next major intersection with traffic lights, and turn right there (Am Stockbrunnen). At the traffic lights which directly follow, turn left (Kadettenstraße). You will skirt around Castle Bensberg and, after the curve, turn right into the main gate into the inner courtyard in front of the main entrance to Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg.

Approach from the north:
On the A3 in the direction of Frankfurt until the motorway junction Köln-Ost.
Change to the A4 in the direction of Olpe/Gummersbach. Continue until the 4th autobahn exit (Moitzfeld). Turn left at the end of the autobahn exit, in the direction of Bensberg centre (Overather Straße). Continue until the next major intersection with traffic lights, and turn right there (Am Stockbrunnen). At the traffic lights which directly follow, turn left (Kadettenstraße). You will skirt around Castle Bensberg and, after the curve, turn right into the main gate into the inner courtyard in front of the main entrance to Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg.


Cologne central train station - Bensberg:
At the central station, drive in the direction of the Rheinufer-feeder to the A4 in the direction of Olpe/Gummersbach. Continue until the 4th autobahn exit (Moitzfeld). Turn left at the end of the autobahn exit, in the direction of Bensberg centre (Overather Straße). Continue until the next major intersection with traffic lights, and turn right there (Am Stockbrunnen). At the traffic lights which directly follow, turn left (Kadettenstraße). You will skirt around Castle Bensberg and, after the curve, turn right into the main gate into the inner courtyard in front of the main entrance to Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg.

Cologne Exhibition grounds - Bensberg:
At the Cologne exhibition grounds, drive in the direction of the Rheinufer-feeder to the A4 in the direction of Olpe/Gummersbach.Continue until the 4th autobahn exit (Moitzfeld). Turn left at the end of the autobahn exit, in the direction of Bensberg centre (Overather Straße). Continue until the next major intersection with traffic lights, and turn right there (Am Stockbrunnen). At the traffic lights which directly follow, turn left (Kadettenstraße). You will skirt around Castle Bensberg and, after the curve, turn right into the main gate into the inner courtyard in front of the main entrance to Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg.

Köln Bonn airport - Bensberg:
On the A59 in the direction of Cologne until the Köln-Ost motorway junction. Change to the A4 in the direction of Olpe/Gummersbach. Continue until the 4th autobahn exit (Moitzfeld). Turn left at the end of the autobahn exit, in the direction of Bensberg centre (Overather Straße). Continue until the next major intersection with traffic lights, and turn right there (Am Stockbrunnen). At the traffic lights which directly follow, turn left (Kadettenstraße). You will skirt around Castle Bensberg and, after the curve, turn right into the main gate into the inner courtyard in front of the main entrance to Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg.


ARRIVAL BY TRAIN OR BUS

Cologne central train station - Bensberg:
Take the Schnellbus (rapid-bus), route number SB 40, from the omnibus station at the central train station to Bensberg bus station. Now it is only 5 minutes on foot through the pedestrian zone in the direction of Schlossstraße to the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg.

or

With the train, line 19 (in the direction of Klettenberg) or line 17 (in the direction of Ubierring), until Neumarkt. Transfer to line 1 (in the direction of Bensberg) and stay on the train until the end station in Bensberg. Now it is only 5 minutes on foot through the pedestrian zone in the direction of Schlossstraße to the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg.

or

From the central train station with the S-Bahn (rapid-train) S11 (in the direction of Bergisch Gladbach) to the stop Köln-Messe (exhibition) /Deutz. There, transfer to line 1 (in the direction of Bensberg) and stay on the train until the end station in Bensberg. Now it is only 5 minutes on foot through the pedestrian zone in the direction of Schlossstraße to the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg.


Cologne airport - Bensberg
With the S-Bahn (rapid-train) S 13 (in the direction of Cologne) to the stop Köln-Messe (exhibition) /Deutz. There, transfer to line 1 (in the direction of Bensberg) and stay on the train until the end station in Bensberg.