Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg

A short history

In 1703, the Elector Johann Wilhelm II gave the order to start building this representative hunting castle which was intended for his second wife, The design was based on architectural models of the Versailles and Winchester Castles.

It was admired in the 18th century by, among others Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who enjoyed this unique and open location on the top of the Bensberg hill, overlooking the cathedral city of Cologne.

After the Elector died in 1716 his widow returned to Italy. The castle remained partly unfinished for many years. Over the centuries, it served as a military hospital, a cadet house and a boarding school. In 1997 the AachenMünchener life insurance AG bought the castle for a sum of 75 million euros and had it converted into to a luxury grand hotel.

Venue Location


Althoff Grandhotel
Schloss Bensberg

Kadettenstraße, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach


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Parking


In addition to the fee-based parking spaces in the underground car park, there are additional parking facilities around the venue. Decide for yourself.

Engelbertstraße 2, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach

Distance 290 meters

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Burggraben 17, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach

Distance 400 meters

Free parking (behind the town hall)


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Im Bungert 1, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach

Distance 550 meters

fee-based


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Kauler Straße 11, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach

Distance 800 meters

P+R underground car park. Free parking


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The Dolder Grand Zürich

A short history

Since 1899, the Dolder Grand in Zurich stands for hospitality. It was completely refurbished in 2008 – a city resort with fine dining, a unique art collection and an unrivaled spa.

The Dolder Grand Hotel & Curhaus was built between 1897 and 1899 under the direction of the Basel architect Jacques Gros. On 10th of May 1899, the Dolder Grand Hotel & Curhaus opened, equipped with 220 beds, reading and billiards room, café-restaurant, verandas, terraces, two lifts, telephone and telegraph. In 1924, the hotel changed from seasonal to an all year opening venue. For the first time, major structural changes were made: The main building was extended by a staff wing and the main entrance was moved from the front to the back of the house. The main entrance area was replaced by a semicircular restaurant with large windows and an outdoor terrace – the “Rotonde”.

The London based architects, combined the historic main building of the Dolder Grand Hotel of 1899 with modern architecture. In April 2008, the Dolder Grand is reopened with 173 rooms and suites.

Venue Location


The Dolder Grand

Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zürich, Schweiz


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Parking


In addition to the fee-based parking spaces in the underground car park, there are additional parking facilities around the venue. Decide for yourself.

Adlisbergstrasse 36, 8044 Zürich

Distance 700 meters

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Zollikerstrasse 1, 8008 Zürich

Distance 2,0 km

fee-based car park


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