I don't think it's
possible to find any fault with Schloss Bensberg other than it's too good. Too
perfect in some way makes it less friendly, but I don't think that's what
they're trying to achieve. Their target would appear to be the corporate guests,
and lots of them.The reception and checking in area immediately gives you a feeling of how grand and classy the hotel is. The corridors, windows and grand celings all give the impression that this is one of few hotels that can truly be called 'Grand'. The room was lovely with a comfortable lounge area, large bedroom and large bathroom. The gym was good, pool very nice and a great selection of steam rooms, spas, multijet showers, saunas, etc.
The hotel has 2 restaurants; a triple Michelin starred restaurant (which you need to book about 3 months in advance for) and a 'casual' restaurant. Unfortunately the smaller restaurant was full, which was unexpected. However they were happy to book us into the restaurant in their sister hotel 10 minutes away and shuttle us there and back in a luxury car. Although nice, this was disappointing as we wanted to eat in the hotel and we were surprised a hotel of this size was unable to accommodate us.
Would we go back? Not sure - it was very "fine" but also rather more Grand than we were looking for as a romantic stay. If you do stay - make sure you reserve dinner once you have made the reservation (ie. make the reservation on the internet, then phone them!). If you have a bunch of corporate guests - you couldn't find a better place!
