Castles and chateaux in Europe that have been converted into hotels.
Unlike modern chain hotels, Europe's historic hotels are all individually owned properties, decorated to reflect the local culture and surroundings.
An ultra-romantic castle hotel in Ireland, outside of Dublin.
Tour the magical place in Kent known as "the ladies' castle" and "the loveliest castle in the world" -- and discover how to go there in style.
The French castle where the original "Joe Millionaire" took place is a hotel outside of Paris.
An Austrian castle hotel located on the ouskirts of Kitzbuhel, a popular ski resort.
The UK is dotted in castles and quite a few have been converted into fabulous, fantasy hotels.
A selection of hotels in French castles open to commoners. From About's France for Visitors Guide.
From About.com's Italy for Visitors Guide.
Fourteenth-century British castle in the Cotswolds between Bath and Chippenham. From the About Architecture Guide.
Four- and five-star Irish castle hotels.
Find a castle hotel in the British Isles.
Palace and castle hotels are romantic in their own right, but put them at a waterfront and they become magical. From About.com's Guide to Eastern Europe.
Former castles, monasteries, and other historic buildings in Portugal have been converted to hotels.
Castle hotels in western Germany.
Ancestral castle hotel in Yorkshire, England.
Family-owned company with 10 castle hotels in France.
A collection of castles chosen by the About Architecture Guide. Most can be visited but not all accommodate overnight guests.
