Fodor's Expert Review Grand Hotel dei Castelli

You can see the Baia delle Favole from this castle-turned-hotel on a promontory, and you just might feel you've been transported to a fairy tale here. Much of the stonework used to construct the main building and dining/bar area in the 1900s was sourced from an 11th-century castle that once stood nearby. The spiral marble staircase is impressive, and many of the rooms are regal with mahogany and velvet furniture; the palatial sitting areas have Roman-like statues. There are gardens and walking paths to stroll, and even a “sea pool”—a private inlet with exclusive guest access.  Rooms in the main building have more character.