Castello del Nero
Refined Tuscan castle estate with a wellness-forward ethos. Architecture and history front and center, with contemporary Italian cool and a genuine spa — not a glorified corridor with a massage table. Guests who come here tend to stay in, which is the point.
Book the Heritage Suite if you want the genuine castle experience — original frescoed ceilings and fireplaces that no renovation can replicate.
Why It Matters
Holds a 1 Michelin Key (2024 and 2025), has a Michelin-starred restaurant (La Torre) on property, and was ranked #1 Best Hotel in Italy by Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2024 (19th in the world). The COMO Shambhala spa is one of the most fully equipped hotel spas in rural Tuscany, with seven treatment rooms, thermal suites, a 25-metre outdoor pool, and a full Pilates studio.
A 12th-century castle sitting on a 740-acre Chianti estate, COMO Castello Del Nero is genuinely one of Italy's most compelling luxury stays. The bones are ancient — Renaissance frescoes, original terracotta floors, stone towers — but Milanese designer Paola Navone layered in cool, pared-back interiors that keep things from feeling like a museum. Thirty minutes from Florence, forty from Siena, it works equally well as a base for day trips or as a place to simply stay put, eat well, and do very little.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
COMO Suite
90 sqm two-bedroom suite in the 'Belvedere' outbuilding with a magnificent entrance. Panoramic views of the Chianti hills. A proper family suite with a large living and lounge area and four bedrooms across the two configurations. Best choice if you need multiple sleeping areas.
1 Queen and 2 Twin Beds · 90 sqm
COMO Terrace Suite
The top of the hotel's regular room category at 90 sqm. A single master bedroom with en suite bathroom, generous separate living space, and panoramic countryside views from the terrace. The hotel calls this their 'ultimate' Tuscan accommodation.
1 King Bed · 90 sqmEstate Room
The entry-level rooms, ranging from 21 to 38 sqm. Compact but well-appointed with white-washed terracotta floors, high ceilings, and either a freestanding bathtub or shower stall. Views are of the courtyard or gardens rather than the wider countryside.
1 Queen or 2 Twin Beds · 30 sqmHeritage Suite
The standout suites in the main castle building, 70–77 sqm. These have the real thing: original 12th-century frescoed walls and ceilings, stone fireplaces, and generous living space. If the historic atmosphere is what you're coming for, this is where to book.
1 King or 1 Queen Bed · 74 sqmLoft Suite
Duplex suites spanning two levels — living room on the ground floor, bedroom on the mezzanine above. Sizes range from 55 to 81 sqm. Views over the Tuscan countryside or courtyard. Up to two extra beds can be added, making these popular with families.
1 Queen Bed · 68 sqmTavarnelle Room
More spacious than the Estate Rooms at 36–50 sqm, these face either the Tuscan countryside or gardens. Original 12th-century terracotta floors and high ceilings give them genuine character. Egyptian cotton bedding and the option to add an extra bed make them workable for small families.
1 King, 1 Queen, or 2 Twin Beds · 43 sqmTavarnelle Suite
46–89 sqm suites with a separate bedroom and spacious living area. Views of the countryside or gardens. Egyptian cotton queen bed. A step up in breathing room from the standard rooms — the living area makes a real difference on longer stays.
Queen or King Bed · 67 sqmVilla San Luigi
A standalone five-bedroom private villa with its own 16-metre swimming pool and sweeping Tuscan countryside views. Private check-in experience. In-villa breakfast service with a private chef. Exclusive in-villa activities including pizza-making and Chianti wine tasting. Accommodates up to 10 adults and 4 children across three buildings. Full access to all COMO Castello Del Nero dining, wellness, and estate activities.
5 King BedsThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided tours with expert local guides to Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and Lucca.
Drive a luxury supercar through the Chianti Hills on a curated route with scenic roads, gourmet tastings, and exclusive stops.
Guided e-bike ride through Chianti backroads and villages, ending at a winery with wine tasting and traditional Tuscan lunch.
Guided Vespa ride through medieval villages and vineyards, with lunch and wine tasting in the Chianti region.
Explore Tuscany's hidden gravel roads in a Land Rover Defender, visiting top wineries and tasting Chianti Classico, olive oils, and honeys.
On-site padel court with complimentary racquets and balls for in-house guests.
Two Omni-Surface tennis courts available to in-house guests. Racquets and balls complimentary from reception.
Self-drive tour through the Tuscan countryside in a classic Fiat 500, stopping for a traditional lunch, wine tasting and village visits.
Four dedicated hiking paths exploring the estate's forests, lakes, olive groves, and vineyards.
Hour-long sessions with the estate sommelier covering Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscan wines. Includes tastings from the estate's own vineyards.
An hour with a professional truffle hunter exploring the estate forests before a special four-course lunch. One of the property's signature experiences.
Hosted by Michelin-starred Executive Chef Giovanni Luca Di Pirro, focusing on three dishes chosen for their Italian heritage.
Tasting of five cheeses paired with wine and estate-produced honey, held in the castle's original cellars.
Hour-long expert-led tasting session on the estate's own olive oil and the different cultivation patterns of Chianti.
Guided by an expert chef, guests choose from sourced ingredients and bake pizza in a wood-fired oven overlooking the Tuscan hills.
Complimentary scheduled daily yoga and Pilates classes for in-house guests, held in the on-site studio or outdoor spaces.
Private balcony access to Siena's Palio at Palazzo Chigi Zondadari with caviar tasting, a Xerjoff olfactory journey, and dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Yannick Alléno. Runs July 1–2, 2026.
Float above the Tuscan countryside before the day begins, followed by breakfast and sparkling wine.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
10 business and event spaces available for meetings, private dinners, and weddings.
24-hour in-room dining service available. In-room treatments incur an additional €70 charge.
Babysitting services available at additional charge.
Indoor fitness centre equipped with Technogym equipment. Open 24 hours. Complimentary for guests.
Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities in all rooms.
Complimentary minibar stocked in all rooms.
Four dedicated walking and hiking paths across the 740-acre estate through forests, olive groves, and vineyards.
Heated 25-metre outdoor swimming pool, open during the summer months.
Twice-daily housekeeping service included.
On-site padel court with complimentary racquets and balls for in-house guests.
Two Omni-Surface tennis courts. Complimentary racquets and balls available from reception.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Scheduled complimentary shuttle service to and from Florence or Siena every other day.
On-site parking available with electric vehicle charging stations within the carpark.
Vespa or car rental available, arranged via the concierge.
Pilates studio fitted with Cadillac-Reformer machines. Group classes complimentary; private sessions charged additionally.
Sun-filled yoga studio with scheduled complimentary group classes and private lessons available.
Thermal suite complex including a gentle sauna, aromatic steam room, ice fountain, invigorating showers, and a heated hydrotherapy pool with panoramic countryside views. Complimentary for all in-house guests aged 16+.
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