The complex, located on the territory of a historic 12th-century estate with an area of over 2,000 hectares, received 99,58 points out of 100 based on the votes of 207,000 readers, write Euronews.
Located in the heart of Tuscany near Montalcino, the hotel is set in a historic estate with the Castiglion del Bosco winery and vineyards producing the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. The complex includes 42 suites, 11 private villas with private pools, and the only private golf club in Italy.
Castiglion del Bosco, a Rosewood Hotel (Montalcino, Italy)
The hotel's infrastructure is integrated into the historic landscape of the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main infinity pool offers views of the medieval town of Montalcino and the surrounding hills.
The gastronomic program of the complex is formed by the Campo del Drago restaurant, awarded with two Michelin stars, the traditional Osteria La Canonica and the Pool Bar. All establishments work mainly with local products of the region.
Six Senses Crans-Montana (Switzerland)
The top five of the European ranking also included the Swiss Six Senses Crans-Montana, the Il Sereno Lago di Como hotel on Lake Como, the Rosewood Villa Magna in Madrid, and the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento.
In total, only 12 European properties made it to the top 100 best hotels in the world this year.
The Serene Lake Como (Torno, Italy)
The best hotels in Europe according to Travel + Leisure:
- Castiglion del Bosco, a Rosewood Hotel (Montalcino, Italy);
- Six Senses Crans-Montana (Switzerland);
- The Serene Lake Como (Torno, Italy);
- Rosewood Villa Magna (Madrid, Spain);
- Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria (Sorrento, Italy);
- Mandarin Oriental (Paris, France);
- Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection (Florence, Italy);
- The Stafford London (London, United Kingdom);
- The Dolli at Acropolis (Athens, Greece);
- Canaves Epitome (Santorini, Greece);
- The Ritz-Carlton (Istanbul, Turkey);
- Le Bristol Paris (Paris, France).
The Patina Osaka in Japan, located next to Osaka Castle, was named the world's best hotel this year. The decisive advantages were panoramic views of the historic landmark and a 1,400 sq m wellness area.
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