Housed in a Florentine Palazzo, incongruously set in the heart of the Berkshires, this former private residence is among the most striking hotels on the Eastern seaboard. Lovingly restored and intricately modernized, the Wheatleigh is as much country house as it is rural getaway. Guest rooms are minimal, luxurious and open up to expansive views of the lush grounds. Seasonal menus in both the dining room and the library reflect the well-deserved reputation as one of the top places to dine in the area.