Antonello Colonna Resort & Spa
Modernist-minimalist design meets working Roman countryside farm. Raw materials — concrete, glass, dark tones — sit alongside rotating contemporary art installations, large communal lounges with lit fireplaces, and Eames chairs in the better rooms. A confident, slightly austere aesthetic inside. Warm outside.
Book spa treatments at least one day in advance — the therapists can help tailor treatments to your needs, and popular slots fill fast.
Why It Matters
The Michelin-starred restaurant at the resort (confirmed 1 star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Italia) is the main draw — many guests drive out from Rome just to eat and leave, so booking a room means you get the table plus the spa, the pool, and the estate walks. The spa draws on springs with Roman-era origins: Emperor Alexander Severus reportedly used the Valle Fredda thermal waters for cures in the 2nd century AD.
Antonello Colonna — once nicknamed the 'anarchist in the kitchen' — started cooking in Labico in 1985. In 2012 he added a twelve-room boutique resort to his Michelin-starred restaurant on the Valle Fredda estate, a 20-hectare working farm in the Castelli Romani natural park, about 40 minutes from Rome. The property doubles as a functioning art gallery and event space, which means you might walk from your room to a photography exhibition, then straight into a tasting menu dinner. Concrete, glass, and steel dominate the architecture — it reads more like a contemporary art museum than a country house. But the fields of wheat and poppies outside keep it grounded.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
Deluxe Room
Light-filled 40 sqm room with its own private entrance directly into the park. Each room faces either the sunrise or the sunset over the orchard — worth specifying your preference at booking. Floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary designer furniture throughout. Bathroom has a large thermostatic shower (no tub in standard Deluxe). Clean lines, no clutter.
40 sqm
Gran Deluxe Room
The top category at 50 sqm. Super-king bed at 200cm x 200cm — considerably larger than a standard king. Walk-in closet. Two of the four Gran Deluxe rooms have a bathtub in addition to a designed shower; the other two are configured with a dedicated space for in-room massage treatments (upon request). Some feature Eames chairs. All open directly onto the park.
Super King (200cm x 200cm) · 50 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The resort functions as a rotating contemporary art gallery — the Galleria Antonello Colonna. The annual programme covers art, architecture, photography, design, and fashion. Exhibitions, conferences, workshops, seminars, and shows are held throughout the year. Works of art are scattered throughout the common areas.
Bicycles available at the property for exploring the surrounding natural park and countryside.
Walks across the Valle Fredda estate and along the ancient Via Labicana Roman road, recently restored by Chef Colonna. Fields of wheat and poppies, chestnut and hazelnut groves, and fruit orchards of forgotten varieties. The route connects the Colosseum to Labico through the natural park.
The estate grows and harvests its own produce. Guests can arrange food and wine tastings using products from the Valle Fredda farm and the resort's extensive wine cellar, which stocks rarities from the best Italian producers.
The Castelli Romani wine zone — home to Cesanese and other local varietals — is on the doorstep. The resort can assist with visiting local producers. Zagarolo wine trail is nearby.
Staff can arrange a visit to the nearby farmers' market at Zagarolo, a short drive from the resort. A good complement to the estate's farm-to-table ethos.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A quiet reading room and library on-site.
Lightning-fast wi-fi noted by Michelin Guide as impressive given the rural location. Available in rooms and all public areas.
Continental-style buffet breakfast included with all stays. Includes pastries, croissants, cakes, and freshly made items. Served in the restaurant or on the terrace.
The resort functions as a private event and wedding venue. The architecture and interchangeable spaces make it adaptable for fashion shows, corporate events, exhibitions, and private receptions.
A guest card that provides a 10% discount on purchases during the stay.
Electric vehicle and hybrid charging point available for guests.
Pets permitted upon request. Additional charges may apply.
Heated oligomineral spring water pool at 32°C (90°F) with massaging water jets. Fed by ancient Roman-era Valle Fredda springs. Located within the spa. Open daily 10am–8pm.
Outdoor pool with pool loungers and poolside bar. Seasonal (summer months). A pleasant spot for reading or sunbathing in the estate's park surroundings.
Free shuttle service between the resort and Labico train station, 2 km away.
Paid transfer service to/from Rome airports (Fiumicino and Ciampino) and the city centre. Book in advance.
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