Whatever your choice, thanks to these hotels you can be queen or king for a day or more.
15. Belmond Hotel Caruso, Ravello, Italy
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Score: 94.05
14. Convento do Espinheiro, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, Évora, Portugal
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Score: 94.22
13. Caesar Augustus, Capri, Italy
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Score: 94.47
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12. Palazzo Avino, Ravello, Italy
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Score: 94.62
11. Sheen Falls Lodge, County Kerry, Ireland
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Score: 94.78
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10. Trianon Palace Versailles, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Versailles, France
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Score: 94.91
9. J.K. Place Capri, Italy
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Score: 95.03
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8. Canaves Oia, Santorini, Greece
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Score: 95.17
7. Katikies Hotel, Santorini, Greece
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Score: 95.45
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6. Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland
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Score: 96.10
5. Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Score: 96.14
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4. Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland
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Score: 96.55
3. Mont Cervin Palace, Zermatt, Switzerland
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Score: 96.63
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2. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Montalcino, Italy
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Score: 96.80
1. Castello di Casole — A Timbers Resort, Casole d’Elsa, Italy
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Score: 97.12
At this 10th-century Tuscan castle turned 41-suite luxury resort, all you have to do is relax and sip wine, sleep and eat. And then repeat. The estate has views out over the hills, olive groves, and vineyards, and feels like a small fairy-tale village with a chapel, farmhouse villas (also available to rent), infinity pool, and spa. At the fine-dining Ristorante Tosca, you can indulge in pan-seared black cod with potato and squid-ink cream, or quail breast filled with green apple. The kids can grab a wood-fired bufala pizza at the more casual Pazzia. “The people inspire laughter and relaxation,” said one reader. “The food and wine delight the taste buds. The spa returns you to a peaceful state. Spectacular!”