Lawyer Monthly Magazine - May 2019 Edition

99 MAY 2019 www. lawyer-monthly .com Legal LIFESTYLE Planning a trip to western Germany? Look no further than The Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg - a historic, luxurious hotel just outside of Cologne. Housed in a palace built in 1703 by Prince Johann Wilhelm II, The Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg is a celebration of baroque architecture cleverly mixed with modern interior design and contemporary comforts. Originally intended as a hunting manor, the building is the second largest baroque palace north of the Alps and promises stunning views of Cologne’s impressive gothic cathedral in the distance and the outskirts of the city. With a 1000m2 spa and an indoor pool, nine conference rooms and a ballroom, as well as two restaurants to cater to all tastes, this hotel actually does have it all. Historic features like domed frescoes and puttos still remain in The Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, giving it character and charm in spades. The 84 rooms and 36 suites are elegant, spacious and bright, with some original period features retained. For a real taste or luxury, stay at the 155m2 Presidential Suite, which comes with its own whirlpool tub and a private sauna; but to really ease away the aches of the day, head down to the 4 Elements Spa. Kitted out with an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and eight luxurious treatment rooms, there really is nowhere better to rest and rejuvenate. If you fancy a sweaty session before breakfast or after a day of exploring Cologne, visit the spa’s state-of-the-art gym where a personal trainer could help you keep your training on track even when travelling. Indulging in a meal at Restaurant Vendome, where three-Michelin-star Chef Joachim Wissler cooks up a storm, is a must when staying at The Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg. Less formal dining is in the hotel’s Italian Trattoria Enoteca where guests can indulge in hearty fresh pasta and light fish dishes. Breakfast features a delicious continental buffet where you’ll find an extensive selection of all the staples you’d need to fuel up for the day. With its perfect balance of unique history and contemporary luxe, as well as phenomenal cuisine, there’s no place better for your next visit to Cologne than The Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg! For more information or to book your stay, please go to: www.althoffcollection.com