Just yards from the station, this five-star hotel is set in the central park. It soars 10-storeys and accommodates 106 bedrooms across six categories, some of which are interconnecting for families. Guests are treated to free bottled water, newspapers, optional day passes to a nearby health club and access to the house car (a BMW) for short journeys, while younger guests receive colouring books and sweets. The highlight of a stay here is a visit to its Michelin starred restaurant, Zirbelstube.  Althoff Hotel Am Schlossgarten has two further eateries; the Leysieffer Café with alfresco tables, The Weinwirtschaft Weingut Franz Kelle and the John Cranko Lounge.