Castello di Casole, Tuscany, Italy This 41-suite hotel was built on the ruins of a tenth-century castle, with a spa, three restaurants, and an epic-size pool with one of the best views in Tuscany. Part of a 4,200-acre wine estate, the resort's aesthetic encompasses terracotta tiles, exposed wood beams, heavy silk curtains, velvet-upholstered furniture, Carrera-marble bathrooms, and a central courtyard with fountain.Top 25 Hotels in Europe: Readers' Choice Awards 2014 - Condé Nast Traveler