With legendary hotels and resorts scattered across Europe, it's perhaps no surprise that Italy is home to the continent's best resort. Castiglion del Bosco, A Rosewood Hotel, was voted No. The history of Castiglion del Bosco, A Rosewood Hotel, dates back nearly a millennium, when it was a medieval fortress and hilltop village. Castiglion del Bosco also brims with classic resort amenities, including swimming pools, an 18-hole golf course, and a spa. Castiglion del Bosco is about a three-hour drive from Rome and roughly two hours from Florence.