Sleeping like Royalty: The Best Castle Hotels in the World

Travelversed Editors | July 14, 2017

Château de Bagnols – Beaujolais, France

Indulge your most dreamy royal fantasy at Château de Bagnols, which not only has luxurious rooms and a stone facade, but a real moat and drawbridge. This year, the property celebrates its 800th birthday, having been built for aristocrat Guichard d’Oingt in 1217. Throughout the next few centuries, various Lords and Ladies owned the property, until it finally fell into disrepair in the 1970s.

Paul and Lady Hamlyn acquired the property in 1987 and restored it to its current glory, with the hotel receiving its 5-star rating from Atout France in 2013. Today, the hotel’s highly-acclaimed dining options (such as Michelin-starred 1217) and restorative spa make it a great choice for a day trip or overnight stay in the Beaujolais wine region. Rooms start from $247, and you can book through Mr. and Mrs. Smith for a complimentary bottle of wine and a souvenir book.

Image via Relais & Chateaux

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