Jun 14, 2009

10 Most Spectacular Castle Hotels of the world

The Hotel Hershey Castle,USA

Some have compared the hotel, which opened in 1933, to French King Louis XIV’s palace of Versailles. There’s one thing The Hotel Hershey can offer that Versailles cannot, however, and that is its famed Chocolate Spa.

Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel, UK

Dating from the 12th century, Walworth Castle has witnessed the Black Death, the Wars of the Roses, the Elizabethan Era & William Shakespeare, and much, much more on down to the modern age.

Fitzpatricks Castle Hotel

Fitzpatricks Castle Hotel Dublin was built in 1741 but updates have come fast & furious since it ceased fighting off conquerors and started accepting paying guests.

Waterford Castle Hotel

Ireland is a land of castles and one of the finest offering lodging is the 16th century Waterford Castle Hotel. The huge, partly moss-covered stone edifice is situated on a 310-acre private island.

Hvedholm Slot

Hvedholm Slot, located in the southern Danish province of Funen, was originally built in 1570 and was extensively renovated and upgraded in the 19th century.

Castle Alarcon

The spectacular Castle Alarcon dates back 1200 years to the time of the Visigoths, a tribe lost to history but who have left their mark in the form of castles, forts and early planned cities.

Poland: Reszel Castle

Reszel Castle in northern Poland was built in the 14th century by the Teutonic Knights. The castle changed hands many times over the centuries, and for a time was used by Prussia as a prison.

Mokrice Castle Hotel

Mokrice Castle Hotel set jewel-like in a century-old forest in eastern Slovenia. It’s prime attraction, however, is an 18-hole golf course specially designed to incorporate the area’s natural beauty.

Chateau Frontenac

The Chateau Frontenac towers over Québec City, the only city in North America with old-style city walls. The Chateau Frontenac is a five-star hotel that offers old world luxury in one of North America’s oldest and loveliest cities.

Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle was built by a wealthy rancher near Dunedin, New Zealand. While guests cannot stay in the restored castle itself, a separate outbuilding offers a dozen plus two themed rooms along with some unique views of the Southern Ocean.


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