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Former Castle Hotels in Overath
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Located on a river, this hotel is in the area of Nature Reserve Wahner Heide, Golf Club Burg Overbach and Bensberg Town Hall.
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Schloss Auel Boutique Hotel & Design Golf Lodge is a charming and idyllic hotel that has received high praise from guests. The hotel's location is fantastic, surrounded by lush greens and a golf course and despite being situated on the main road, guests commented on the hotel's tranquil atmosphere. The breakfast is incredible with a good and varied selection of items and guests appreciate the lovely presentation of the food. The rooms are beautifully designed, spacious and modern with some even having their own terraces and parking spaces. The staff is exceptional, providing great service from booking to checkout and the hotel is pet-friendly. The adjacent golf course is a dream destination for golf enthusiasts seeking an excellent location and breathtaking scenery. The castle has a long and fascinating history and guests are enchanted by the fairytale atmosphere of the castle. Overall, Schloss Auel Boutique Hotel & Design Golf Lodge is a wonderful choice for a charming and historic getaway.
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Castle
Boutique-Style
Golf
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Castle
The Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg has a rich and varied past, steeped in historical significance. It began its journey in the late 17th century when Prince-Elector Johann Wilhelm II commissioned its construction as a "Maison de Rétraite". Influenced by the grandeur of Versailles and Winchester Castle, this breathtaking location atop the Bensberg mountain terrace overlooks the cathedral city of Cologne, embodying a blend of majesty and tranquility. Initially intended as a hunting lodge for Johann Wilhelm's second wife, Maria-Luisa of the Medici family, the plan was revised to create an impressive castle after the prince-elector's visit to Versailles. The scale of the castle astounded visitors of the era, among whom was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
However, the castle bore witness to an unfortunate twist of fate. After the prince-elector's death in 1716, without ever having graced his "Rhenish Versailles", his widow returned to Italy, taking along all the artists, plasterers, and painters who were contributing to the castle's completion. As a result, the building remained unfinished, subsequently serving as a military hospital, cadet school, boarding school, and refugee center across different periods. In 1997, a significant turn of events transpired when the Aachener & Münchener life insurance company purchased the dilapidated building. With an investment of 75 million Euros, they transformed the historical edifice into an internationally renowned luxury hotel. In 2000, the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg opened its doors, thus, inaugurating a new chapter in its illustrious history.
However, the castle bore witness to an unfortunate twist of fate. After the prince-elector's death in 1716, without ever having graced his "Rhenish Versailles", his widow returned to Italy, taking along all the artists, plasterers, and painters who were contributing to the castle's completion. As a result, the building remained unfinished, subsequently serving as a military hospital, cadet school, boarding school, and refugee center across different periods. In 1997, a significant turn of events transpired when the Aachener & Münchener life insurance company purchased the dilapidated building. With an investment of 75 million Euros, they transformed the historical edifice into an internationally renowned luxury hotel. In 2000, the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg opened its doors, thus, inaugurating a new chapter in its illustrious history.
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