See more and/or book a room at Alatskivi Castle hotel.
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Castle hotel in Estonia - Alatskivi Castle hotel Estonia - Alatskivi Loss in local language
Hotel Alatskivi Castle (Alatskivi Loss in Estonian) is a 16th century manor that's reconstruction was finished in the 19th century for Neo-Gothic style. In addition to standard guest rooms Alatskivi Castle has one guest room in the castle tower. Alatskivi Castle is located on beautiful garden area and only 200m from the Alatskivi Lake.
If you are interested in castle hotels but tight on budget, Alatskivi Castle is very good travel destination. Estonia has very low living costs in general and Alatskivi Castle hotel offers excellent value for the money. It's possible to book a double room at Alatskivi Castle with appr. 90€/$100. This is a good price for 16th century castle hotel room.
See more and/or book a room at Alatskivi Castle hotel.
See more and/or book a room at Alatskivi Castle hotel.
Monday, 29 August 2016
Castle hotels in Sardinia - Castle like Villa in Sardinia Alghero
Sardinia, just like Corsica, is an awesome island on the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia is officially part of Italy but has very special culture and nature. In this post we present a very unique castle hotel in Sardinia.
The castle hotel: Villa Las Tronas Hotel & SPA is a five star hotel. As the name says it's not a castle but large villa that meets the criteria of castle hotel. This luxury hotel has a superb location and hotels outdoor pool has views over the Gulf of Alghero. The Las Tronas SPA features an indoor salt water pool, a hot tub and a gym. A variety of relaxing treatments are available including massages and beauty therapy.
See more and book a room at Villa Las Tronas Hotel & Spa.
Castle hotel in Sardinia:
Villa Las Tronas Hotel & SPA
Location: Villa Las Tronas Hotel & SPA is located in Alghero. Alghero is a major city on the west coast of Sardinia.The castle hotel: Villa Las Tronas Hotel & SPA is a five star hotel. As the name says it's not a castle but large villa that meets the criteria of castle hotel. This luxury hotel has a superb location and hotels outdoor pool has views over the Gulf of Alghero. The Las Tronas SPA features an indoor salt water pool, a hot tub and a gym. A variety of relaxing treatments are available including massages and beauty therapy.
See more and book a room at Villa Las Tronas Hotel & Spa.
Unique castle hotel (actually monastery) in Corsica
Corsica is a beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea belonging to France. There are several castle hotels in the French mainland bud in this post we present one very unique castle hotel in Corsica. Actually the original building is not castle but monastery.
The castle hotel: Actually Hostellerie De L'Abbaye is not in a castle. It is a converted 16th-century monastery. It features a courtyard with gardens and views of the sea and mountains. Hostellerie De L'Abbaye is a four star hotel with 43 guest rooms.
See more about Hostellerie De L'Abbaye and book a room.
The castle hotel in Corsica:
Hostellerie De L'Abbaye
Location: Hostellerie De L'Abbaye is located at city of Calvi in Montée de l'Abbaye (Northwest coast of Corsica) in Corsica. It's located only 150 meters from the sea.The castle hotel: Actually Hostellerie De L'Abbaye is not in a castle. It is a converted 16th-century monastery. It features a courtyard with gardens and views of the sea and mountains. Hostellerie De L'Abbaye is a four star hotel with 43 guest rooms.
See more about Hostellerie De L'Abbaye and book a room.
Three unique castle hotels in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic's most famous tourist attraction is charming and wonderful capital Prague. However Czech countryside offers something crowded streets of Prague can never offer. Czech countryside is beautiful if we stay outside some industrial areas and living costs in Czech Republic are low compared to the European average price level.
In this blog post you'll find our favourite castle hotels in Czech Republic. The first castle hotel offers luxury, the second one is more affordable and the third one is for people looking for romantic place.
The castle hotel: Rubezahl-Marienbad Castle Hotel & Wellness Resort is a five star hotel. Hotel Rübezahl was built in Marianske Lazne in 1903, evoking the style of a fairy-tale castle, now one of the oldest spa hotels in Western Bohemia. Today, after extensive renovations, Hotel Rübezahl is an exclusive location for travelers wishing to treat themselves to reenergizing relaxation in one of the comfortably appointed rooms, savor exquisite dishes accompanied by the tones of classical music in the elegant castle restaurant, or experience an array of outdoor activities in the fresh air such as golf, skiing or horseback riding, to mention but a few of the countless possibilities.
Here you can see more about Rubezahl-Marienbad Castle Hotel and book a room
The castle hotel: Zámecký Hotel Třešť is not as luxurious castle hotel as Rubezahl-Marienbad castle hotel but it's also more affordable. Zámecký Hotel Třešť is a three star hotel.
Here you can see more about this castle hotel and book a room.
The castle hotel: Chateau Herálec Boutique Hotel & Spa by L'Occitane advertises itself as one of the most romantic places in the Czech Republic. This castle hotel is a five star hotel. Accompanied by an English park from the 18th century, Chateau Herálec is located in the Vysocina region that has the highest amount of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country and is dominated by pristine and beautiful nature filled with deep forests, blooming pastures and breathtaking panoramas.
This romantic hotel is also on the TOP 10 best castle hotels in the world.
Here you can see more about Chateau Heralec and book a room.
In this blog post you'll find our favourite castle hotels in Czech Republic. The first castle hotel offers luxury, the second one is more affordable and the third one is for people looking for romantic place.
Castle hotels in Czech Republic:
Rubezahl-Marienbad Castle Hotel & Wellness Resort
Location: Rubezahl-Marienbad Castle Hotel & Wellness Resort is located in the Mariánské Lázně spa town in the Karlovy Vary region of the Czech Republic. The town, surrounded by green mountains, is described as a mosaic of parks and noble houses. The town is located very close to the German border.The castle hotel: Rubezahl-Marienbad Castle Hotel & Wellness Resort is a five star hotel. Hotel Rübezahl was built in Marianske Lazne in 1903, evoking the style of a fairy-tale castle, now one of the oldest spa hotels in Western Bohemia. Today, after extensive renovations, Hotel Rübezahl is an exclusive location for travelers wishing to treat themselves to reenergizing relaxation in one of the comfortably appointed rooms, savor exquisite dishes accompanied by the tones of classical music in the elegant castle restaurant, or experience an array of outdoor activities in the fresh air such as golf, skiing or horseback riding, to mention but a few of the countless possibilities.
Here you can see more about Rubezahl-Marienbad Castle Hotel and book a room
Castle hotels in Czech Republic:
Zámecký Hotel Třešť, Třešť Castle
Location: Zámecký Hotel Třešť is located in Třešť. It is a town in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It's southeast from Prague and between two largest city in Czech Republic Prague and Brno. Access to the hotel is easy by car both from Prague and Brno. The castle hotel is not far from the E50 highway that connects Prague and Brno.The castle hotel: Zámecký Hotel Třešť is not as luxurious castle hotel as Rubezahl-Marienbad castle hotel but it's also more affordable. Zámecký Hotel Třešť is a three star hotel.
Here you can see more about this castle hotel and book a room.
Castle hotels in Czech Republic:
Chateau Herálec Boutique Hotel & Spa by L'Occitane
Location: Chateau Herálec Boutique Hotel & Spa by L'Occitane castle hotel is located in Heralec. Herálec is a village and municipality in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It's located 122 km east of Prague.The castle hotel: Chateau Herálec Boutique Hotel & Spa by L'Occitane advertises itself as one of the most romantic places in the Czech Republic. This castle hotel is a five star hotel. Accompanied by an English park from the 18th century, Chateau Herálec is located in the Vysocina region that has the highest amount of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country and is dominated by pristine and beautiful nature filled with deep forests, blooming pastures and breathtaking panoramas.
This romantic hotel is also on the TOP 10 best castle hotels in the world.
Here you can see more about Chateau Heralec and book a room.
Friday, 26 August 2016
Top 10 Castle hotels in the world
The world's 10 best castle hotels, according to TripAdvisor are in the list below. The Top 3 castle hotels in the world are presented with more details in my previous post "Top 3 Castle hotels in the world"
- Fonab Castle in Pitlochry Scotland, see more details: Top 3 castle hotels in the world
- Hotel Auf Schoenburg in Oberwesel Germany, see more details: Top 3 castle hotels in the world
- Hotel Castello di Sinio in Italy, see more details: Top 3 castle hotels in the world
- Castello di Petroia in Italy. This castle hotel dates back to the 12th century and features 13 rooms built inside the original castle walls. See more about Castelli di Petrioa.
- Castello di Monterone, nestled in the countryside of Perugia, Italy, originally stood as a military base before being converted into a gorgeous hotel. This castle hotel has 18 rooms and a calming Turkish bath. See more about Castello di Monterone.
- Rowton Castle in Shropshire, England. With 19 lavish rooms and breathtaking views of the surrounding gardens, the castle is also one of the West Midlands’ most exclusive wedding venues. See more about Rowton Castle.
- "Rapunzel's Tower," South Africa. This Castle in Clarens is a medieval manor with a fairytale atmosphere. It's ideal for private retreats, as it was only built to accommodate four people. Rooms are decorated with scenes from the story of Rapunzel.
- Chateau Heralec Boutique Hotel & Spa by L’Occitane in the Vysočina region of the Czech Republic. See more about this castle hotel in Czech Republic.
- Ashford Castle, located in Cong Ireland, has hosted everyone from King George V to John Lennon. The presidential suite is named after one if its most illustrious guests, former President Ronald Reagan.
- Castle Durrow, located in County Laois, Ireland, was built by Colonel William Flower in 1716 as his family home. Its pre-Palladian design and gardens were considered the height of fashion in their day.
- three castle hotels in Italy
- two castle hotels in Ireland
- two castle hotels in Great Britain (Scotland and England)
- one castle hotel in Czech Republic
- one castle hotel in Germany and
- one castle hotel in South Africa
Top 3 Castle hotels in the world
The world's three best castle hotels, according to TripAdvisor are the following castle hotels.
1. The best castle hotel in the world - Fonab Castle in Pitlochry Scotland
Fonab castle in Pitlochry was built in 1892 and transformed into a luxury hotel in 2013. Fonab Castle has 26 luxury rooms. Needless to say Fonab castle is a five star hotel. Below you see a hotel picture (print screen from their website) and a link if you wish to book a room in this magnificent castle hotel in Scotland.
See more and/or book a room at Fonab Castle hotel in Pitlochry Scotland:
http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/fonab-castle.html?aid=895514
2. The second best castle hotel in the world - Auf Schoenburg in Oberwesel Germany
Germany’s Castle Hotel Auf Schoenburg in Obserwesel, has housed family members of the Dukes of Schönburg for years. Burned down by French soldiers in 1689, it was later renovated and restored as a 24-room hotel overlooking the Rhine River.
See more and/or book a room at Castle hotel Auf Schoenenburg in Oberwesel Germany:
http://www.booking.com/hotel/de/burghotel-auf-schonburg.html?aid=895514
3. The third best castle hotel in the world - Hotel Castello di Sinio in Italy
Hotel Castello di Sinio was built by Marchesi Del Carretto in 1142, making it one of the oldest castles in the Barolo wine zone. This excellent castle hotel is located in Sinio, Italy. This casthe hotel offers nine suites and five rooms appointed with original stone walls, terra-cotta tile floors, and chestnut timbers and ceilings. Décor of this Italian castle hotel dates back nearly 600 years.
Castello di Sinio castle hotel has won several awards:
http://www.booking.com/city/it/sinio.html?aid=895514
1. The best castle hotel in the world - Fonab Castle in Pitlochry Scotland
Fonab castle in Pitlochry was built in 1892 and transformed into a luxury hotel in 2013. Fonab Castle has 26 luxury rooms. Needless to say Fonab castle is a five star hotel. Below you see a hotel picture (print screen from their website) and a link if you wish to book a room in this magnificent castle hotel in Scotland.
http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/fonab-castle.html?aid=895514
2. The second best castle hotel in the world - Auf Schoenburg in Oberwesel Germany
Germany’s Castle Hotel Auf Schoenburg in Obserwesel, has housed family members of the Dukes of Schönburg for years. Burned down by French soldiers in 1689, it was later renovated and restored as a 24-room hotel overlooking the Rhine River.
See more and/or book a room at Castle hotel Auf Schoenenburg in Oberwesel Germany:
http://www.booking.com/hotel/de/burghotel-auf-schonburg.html?aid=895514
3. The third best castle hotel in the world - Hotel Castello di Sinio in Italy
Hotel Castello di Sinio was built by Marchesi Del Carretto in 1142, making it one of the oldest castles in the Barolo wine zone. This excellent castle hotel is located in Sinio, Italy. This casthe hotel offers nine suites and five rooms appointed with original stone walls, terra-cotta tile floors, and chestnut timbers and ceilings. Décor of this Italian castle hotel dates back nearly 600 years.
Castello di Sinio castle hotel has won several awards:
- Andrew Harper, Hotel manager of the year
- Tripadvisor Travellers' choice, 2nd in Italy 2016
- Best Wine Travel destinations, Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2015
http://www.booking.com/city/it/sinio.html?aid=895514
Castle hotels - Blog for travellers looking for castle hotels
Traveling is favourite hobby of our family and planning the next trip(s) is sometimes as fun as the traveling. In this blog we write about castle hotels experiences. Some are castle hotels we have visited and some are castle hotels we are still planning to visit. However we hope that this travel blog about castle hotels helps you choosing the best castle hotel(s) for you next trip(s). Welcome to our blog and enjoy travel planning!
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