Sleeping like Royalty: The Best Castle Hotels in the World

Travelversed Editors | July 14, 2017

Oheka Castle – Huntington, New York, USA

One of the most well-known “castles” in the United States, Oheka Castle was originally built in the early 1900s to be the country home of Otto Hermann Kahn, a wealthy banker and philanthropist. The mansion holds a sprawling 109,000 square feet of living space, making it the second largest private home in the country. Kahn wanted the building to be fire-proof, a quality that was actually tested as more than 100 unsuccessful attempts to burn down the building were made in the years after his death.

Today, the castle operates as a 32-room hotel and function space. The hotel receives high ratings for its exceptional service and amenities, and several celebrities have chosen to get married on the property.

The gorgeous gardens and grounds have been the site for numerous movies and music videos. Just an hour outside of NYC, Oheka Castle offers a fairytale setting for anyone looking for a break from the concrete jungle. Rooms start at $395.

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