Château St. Gerlach - Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg/the Netherlands
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Château St. Gerlach in Valkenburg aan de Geul, the Netherlands.
Waymark Code: WMG5JA
Location: Limburg, Netherlands
Date Posted: 01/15/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
Views: 14

Originally build in the 12th century as a monastery, the premises were transformed into a castle in the 19th century. Nowadays it is in use as a luxury hotel and convention center.
Famous visitors were, apart from us, George W. Bush and the 12 European banking presidents.
Name of the Hotel: Château St. Gerlach

Address:
Joseph Corneli Allée 1 6301 KK Valkenburg aan de Geul The Netherlands


Number of Rooms: 97

Height in floors: 3

Hotel Rating: 5 Stars

Hotel since: 01/01/1997

Date Building was built: 01/01/1202

First use of building:
Monastery, castle and church complex


Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): yes

Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): no

Mountains Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no

Beachs Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no

Historic Place nearby (Unesco or National monument/site less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes

Hotel website (if available): [Web Link]

Major Pilgrimage Place Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil. Consider any religion).: Not Listed

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