| Once home to emperors and empresses, these uber luxury palaces are a perfect getaway option to completely mesmerize you with their scenic and palatial grandeur. Here are our top picks for you! |
Ashford Castle Hotel (Ireland)

This enromous castle has been around since the year 1228. Post its $75 million make over in 2015, which included the addtion of a cinema,cigar room, kids play areas, wine cellars to the already lavish 82 toom property. The USP of this magnifiencint property, is its location. The Ashford Castle is directly overlooking the lake Lough Corrib in the Irish county of Mayo.
Hotel de la Cite (France)

Located in the heart of the medieval fortified city of Carcassone, this luxurious 5 star hotel is home to 43 rooms and 113 suites with a beautiful outdoor pool facility and a michellin star restaurant. This medieval property is also a UNESCO world heritage site. The grandeur of the hotel combined with its hospitable staff and its historic setting makes this hotel a must visit.
Amberely Castle Hotel (Sussex, England)

This 900 year old castle is located beautifully besides the river Arun, in the English countryside, and is a truly spectacular piece of architectural heritage. The castle is renowned for the high quality of its cuisine which is freshly prepared with their local and seasonal produce. The rooms are designed to provide the highest standard in luxury and comfort. Its stunning gardens are a home to 18 hole putting course and two gorgeous lakes. This property boasts for giving most value for money for couples and honeymooners.
Oheka Castle (New York, USA)

The Oheka Castle hotel, is America’s grandest castle! This uber luxurious property well known for hosting lavish and extravagant get togethers and wedding functions. It is majestically located on the highest point of Long Island. The castle is home to 32 luxurious bedrooms and suites. The guests at the hotel are treated nothing less than royalty. Its rich historic architectural designs set it apart from the rest of the hotels. The hotel is known to bring a great resemblance and rememberance of Europe in America.
Hotel Castello di Vellona (Tuscany, Italy)

Situated on a gentle hill overlooking Tuscany’s highest mountain peak, Mt Amiata , is this surreal site of recently revamped luxury boutique establishment. Built in the 11th century, this hotel is home to 20 bedrooms and suites with the sumptuous views of the vineyards surrounding the castle. This castle is now severely popular for its outdoor wellness pools, thermal pool, turkish baths and spa. The castle has a mouth watering gourmet restaurant and a panoramic view of the swimming pool. A unique venue for high profile meetings and weddings.
Skibo Castle (Scotland)

This gorgeous property is located across 8,000 acres of grounds, with an exceedingly beautiful scenery around. The 12th century castle is home to 20 castle bedrooms and is the perfect ultra luxury destination. The castle has an on site horse riding school which provides a great vantage point to admire this site’s natural beauty at its best. Popular for its lakeside spa and Ishga facials by aromatherapy specialists, the property boasts of luxury and relaxation in one of the worlds most renowned private clubs.
Castle on the Hudson Hotel (Tarrytown, USA)

This property dates back to a little more than 100 years and is voted as one of the best hotels in the Hudson valley area by the whos who. The historic castle takes its guests to a by gone era and is very popular for its tranquil spa treatments amongst celebrities. This gorgeous property has 31 newly furnished rooms and suites. It has been a smoke free property since 1998. Its view of the Hudson river and the New York skyline truly makes the stay at this ultra luxury property more magnetic. This hotel is an ideal place for hosting a sophiscated dream wedding or even just a summer get away with your loved one!
Bath Lodge Castle (Bath, ENGLAND)

This quaint property is home to 11 stunning hotel accomodations. Very famous for its pavillion and hot tubs , the hotel is surrounded by 3.5 acres of beautiful landscape gardens. The French restaurant at the hotel is very popular for its delicacies and the house chef is known to cook some really delicious home recipes. This is a rather pocket friendly retreat perfect for the summer with the satisfaction of staying at a very impressive estate!
Hotel Schloss Mobchestein (Austria)

This lush hotel lies amidst 14,000 square meters of castle parkland. It provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the Mozart city of Salzburg. Home to 24 exclusive suites and rooms which ooze extreme elegance due to its ornate furnishing and decoration. The hotel provides a surreal experience in luxury dining, with its award winning restaurant. Also, known for its friendly staff, an exhaustive wine list and
priceless antiques, this castle turned hotel is a truly luxurious delight for travellers.




