COMO Castello Del Nero Announces Villa San Luigi, Italy

Posted in News on 12 April, 2024

Combining The Luxuries of Hotel and Villa Living For The Very Best of Tuscany.

COMO Castello Del Nero, situated against the picturesque backdrop of the Chianti Hills, is pleased to announce the unveiling of its latest addition to its estate, Villa San Luigi, which opened in March 2024. This beautiful five-bedroom Italian villa sits just a short drive away from the main buildings on the COMO Castello Del Nero estate, offering panoramic views and Tuscan charm, which also re-opened for the summer on 14^th March.

Embodying modern Tuscan luxury, with its own check-in experience, infinity pool and sweeping views of the Italian countryside, Villa San Luigi offers an exclusive Italian stay. Defined by ultimate seclusion along with access to all experiences, dining and wellness on offer at COMO Castello Del Nero, Villa San Luigi combines the private home comforts of private living with the luxury amenities and service of a five-star hotel.

Annex Double Bedroom (Ground Floor)

Bathroom

Located within the expansive 740-acre estate, Villa San Luigi offers five beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms, an expansive home style living area, indoor dining room and outdoor pergola dining area, 16-metre swimming pool with luxurious sun loungers, study room, library and cinema facilities. Each bedroom thoughtfully designed by Paola Navone, is kitted out with state-of-the-art entertainment systems and bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs, separate shower stalls and COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities.

Annex Kitchen with Living Area

Operating as a COMO Hotel, guests of San Luigi can take advantage of twice daily housekeeping, in room treatments and access to laundry, dry cleaning and pressing services, onsite babysitting services, shuttle service to Florence or Siena City centres and complimentary daily scheduled Pilates or yoga classes. Combining these services with the ease and comfort of home living, those in San Luigi can also enjoy a fully equipped kitchen for home cooked, family style meals, an outdoor BBQ pit and pizza oven for relaxed alfresco Italian dining, and a dedicated villa ambassador to help with guests every desire.

Main Living Room

Additional Lounge and Master Suite

Commenting on the opening, Edvaldo Brito, General Manager at COMO Castello Del Nero says, “We are thrilled to welcome the addition of Villa San Luigi to our beautiful estate here in Tuscany. Elevating our offering, we are now able to provide guests with a completely secluded and private Italian escape, perfect for families or groups of friends, whilst still providing access to our wonderful COMO hotel.”

The COMO Castello Del Nero estate is an incredibly unique offering in Tuscany, a twelfth-century castle with Renaissance frescoes and interiors by Milanese designer, Paola Navone, guests get the best of both worlds, including first-class wellness facilities, proximity to Florence, and local culinary heritage.

Indoor Dining Room with Table Set-Up

Immersing guests in local Tuscan culture, COMO Castello Del Nero’s offerings include authentic cookery lessons, truffle hunting, gelato making and wine & olive oil tastings in the 12^th-century cellar. There are three dining venues, including the Michelin-starred La Torre, all of which source local produce to create nourishing and flavoursome cuisine. For holistic rejuvenation, COMO Shambhala Retreat stands as the epitome of wellness. Inspired by Asian principles, the retreat offers a range of invigorating treatments, yoga, Pilates sessions, and state-of-the-art amenities, including a heated outdoor pool and thermal suite.

The COMO Group
The COMO Group, headquartered in Singapore, represents Christina Ong’s unique vision of contemporary living. The Group encompasses the hospitality collection, COMO Hotels and Resorts, which offers personalised luxury travel experiences through individualised service, a commitment to holistic wellness, and award-winning cuisine. Each hotel is developed in response to the destination it inhabits. The Group also includes the international luxury fashion retailer Club 21, the award-winning wellness concept COMO Shambhala, COMO Lifestyle including COMO Dempsey in Singapore and the philanthropic COMO Foundation.