Former Castle Hotels in the World

Parador de Siguenza

Hotel in Siguenza,

Spain

8.5

Very Good

From $95

$

Former Castle Hotel

The castle was built around the 12th century and was initially used as a fortress, before housing the bishops of Siguenza. It is said that a descendant of Christopher Columbus later turned the castle into a palace, where nobility resided. After many centuries of turbulent events, the castle was abandoned until 1971 when it was turned into a historic hotel.

Hôtel Le Château Fort de Sedan

Hotel in Sedan,

France

8.2

Very Good

From $138

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Former Castle Hotel

Boutique-style Hotel

Historic Hotel

Schloss Hotel Holzrichter

Hotel in Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde,

Germany

9.2

Excellent

From $152

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Former Castle Hotel

Luxury Hotel

Historic Hotel

Pousada Castelo de Palmela

Hotel in Palmela,

Portugal

8.7

Very Good

From $127

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Former Castle Hotel

Located right on top of a hill and holding a strategic position, this castle was built in the 8th century by the Moors. Destroyed due to constant battles, the castle was rebuilt in the 15th century, and turned into a monastery by the Knights of Santiago.

Schlosshotel Ralswiek

Hotel in Ralswiek,

Germany

8.6

Very Good

From $130

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Former Castle Hotel

Schlosshotel Ralswiek was initially built between 1894 and 1896 by Count Douglas, with the gardens and some other parts being added or extended upon a bit later. After WWII, the castle was used as a home for the elderly and as a nursing home for the disabled by the German Red Cross. The castle was purchased by its current owners at the end of the 1990s and began renovations in order to turn it into the majestic castle hotel that it is today. Apart from its immense history, the castle hotel also contains some authentic furniture from the 19th century, which add to the period atmosphere that it emanates.

Leasowe Castle Hotel

Hotel in Moreton,

United Kingdom

8.6

Very Good

From $82

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Former Castle Hotel

A 16th-century castle hotel situated near the Leasowe Golf Club.

Schlosshotel Hugenpoet

Hotel in Essen,

Germany

8.8

Excellent

From $268

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Former Castle Hotel

The castle of Hugenpoet was first mentioned as far back as the 8th century, when it used to be Charlemagne's manor house. The castle was completely destroyed during feuds in the 15th century and it was rebuilt close to its ruins. It took the shape it has today in the 17th century and it was used as a private residence first and as a temporary hosting ground for a museum later on. In the 1950s, the castle was turned into a hotel.

Schlosshotel Blankenburg

Hotel in Blankenburg,

Germany

8.2

Very Good

From $134

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Former Castle Hotel

Greenline Schlosshotel Blankenburg - Harz is a building of great historic significance, since it is not only located in one of the most historically and culturally rich areas of Blankenburg, but it is also located in the park around the vicinity of Blankenburg Castle. The hotel offers high quality services and amenities, as well as a luxurious experience to every guest, while its close proximity to the castle makes it ideal for those who want to delve deeper into the area's history.

Hotel Schloss Mittersill

Hotel in Mittersill,

Austria

9.2

Excellent

From $281

$

Former Castle Hotel

The castle was initially built in the 12th century in order to help control the trade. In the 13th century, the castle came to the possession of the archbishops of Salzburg, who used it as a court that was primarily concerned with witch hunt cases. During a war in the 16th century, the castle was completely burned and later was rebuilt to the shape it maintains until today. The rooms might be renovated but they retain their original medieval aesthetic. The light-filled "Schreibzimmer" or writing room is perfect for breakfast and the "Gothisches Zimmer" or gothic room is a go-to for calm nights. When the sun peaks high in the summer, guests can enjoy the courtyard or the panoramic terrace.

Clontarf Castle Hotel

Hotel in Dublin,

Ireland

8.9

Excellent

From $170

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Former Castle Hotel

In 1172, Hugh de Lacy built the Castle as an inner circle of defense sites protecting Dublin. With an expansive 900 year history, it was home to the Knights Templar of the Crusades and then to Knights Hospitaller in 1308. Close to the property is where the Battle of Clontarf happened in 1014, when the High King of Ireland drove the Norse-Irish Alliance and Viking forces out of Clontarf. The battle lasted from sunrise to sunset, but its impact on the Irish history lasts until today.

Lough Rynn Castle

Hotel in Mohill,

Ireland

8.8

Excellent

From $176

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Former Castle Hotel

This 19th century castle was the ancestral home of the wealthy Clements Family and the Earl of Leitrim. The Third Earl of Leitrim was particularly famous for his ruthlessness as a resident and a politician. After his bitter end, Colonel Henry Theophilus Clements took the helm and restored the castle. Until the 1970s, the Clements remained proud owners of Lough Rynn Castle. Today, it stands proud in 300 acres of lush land filled with natural beauty, offering the very best of Irish hospitality and history.

InterContinental Hotels Chantilly Chateau Mont Royal, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in La Chapelle-en-Serval,

France

8.8

Excellent

From $287

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Former Castle Hotel

Standing within the lush Chantilly Forest, this beauty was built in the 18th century. The inside is filled with antique furniture and elegant rooms. During the 20th century, Fernand Halphen bought 12 acres of land and turned this jewel into a countryside residence. The hotel is a popular event and wedding destination. Walking around the castle and its picturesque surroundings, you almost expect real knights and ladies to pass you by.

Château De Cocove

Hotel in Recques-sur-Hem,

France

8.4

Very Good

From $114

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Former Castle Hotel

Boutique-style Hotel

Hotel near Golf Courses

Castello Di Petroia Dimora d'Epoca

Hotel in Mengara,

Italy

9.1

Excellent

From $184

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Former Castle Hotel

An original medieval fortress, this castle is said to have been built during the 9th-10th century. Restored at the end of the 20th century, the castle has been used as a hotel ever since.

Parador de Cardona

Hotel in Cardona,

Spain

8.7

Very Good

From $91

$

Former Castle Hotel

Situated on a high hill overlooking the entire city, the castle was built by King Louis the Pious in the 9th century, for the battle against the Moors.

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Hotel in Clifden,

Ireland

9.0

Excellent

From $130

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Former Castle Hotel

John D’Arcy of Clifden Castle built Abbeyglen Castle in 1832, nestled in the romantic setting of the Twelve Bens overlooking Clifden Bay. It was later used as a Protestant orphanage for the Irish Church Mission Society in 1854. Apart from being surrounded by stunning landscapes and evoking an atmosphere of chivalry and romance by an era long gone, this castle hotel offers award-winning cuisines as well a wellness centre where all guests can relax and rejuvenate.

Schlosshotel Weyberhöfe

Hotel in Hosbach,

Germany

8.8

Excellent

From $191

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Former Castle Hotel

Historic Hotel

Hotel with Spa

Castello Di Tornano Wine Relais

Hotel in Gaiole in Chianti,

Italy

8.5

Very Good

From $195

$

Former Castle Hotel

The castle boasts more than 1000 years of intense history, having changed hands and gone through countless battles over the centuries. Now it is owned by the Selvolini family, who has turned it into the beautiful hotel that it is today, surrounded by vineyards and offering guests the most unique Italian countryside accommodation.

Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss Bamberg

Hotel in Bamberg,

Germany

8.1

Very Good

From $137

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Former Castle Hotel

Historic Hotel

Hotel with Parking

Relais Castello Bevilacqua

Hotel in Bevilacqua,

Italy

9.2

Excellent

From $200

$

Former Castle Hotel

This castle hotel carries a turbulent history. Initially built in the 14th century as a castle surrounded by fortified walls, it was destroyed over the centuries due to the constant damages caused by wars. During the 16th, 18th and 19th centuries, the castle was destroyed and renovated many times, until it was turned into the hotel it is today in 1990.

Former Castle Hotels in the World

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