Cologne
A to Z
Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
1,000-square-metre 4 Elements Spa with indoor swimming pool beneath an illuminated starlight ceiling and integrated hot tub whirlpool
Diepeschrather Mühle
Natural outdoor swimming pond (Natur-Badeteich) set in the landscaped garden
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.