There are two Italian new entries among the nine new residences joining the Relais & Châteaux family.
“We share common passion for beauty and taste”
The two new Italian properties are Relais & Châteaux Borgo Pignano Florence and Relais & Châteaux Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio. “Our association aims at contributing, through cuisine and hospitality, to the construction of a more respectful and supportive world, in harmony with the planet,- comments president, Laurent Gardinier. -It is an honour for me to welcome these nine new associates into the Relais & Châteaux family; they share the same values as us and a common passion for beauty and taste.”
Villa Serbelloni has a private beach and state-of-the-art spa
At the end of a peninsula on Lake Como, Relais & Châteaux Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, built in 1854 and run for four generations by the Bucher family, occupies the most beautiful position in Bellagio and embodies the refinement of the aristocratic villas that line the shores of Lake Como. The rooms and suites are all different and imbued with classic elegance. Unforgettable moments are also assured at the tables in the Mistral Restaurant and on the Goletta Terrace, where chef Ettore Bocchia’s menu features Mediterranean flavours. The private beach has a new Beach Club, and a Spa with state-of-the-art equipment and a swimming pool. 
With 32 rooms and suites Borgo Pignano will open in 2026
North of Florence, in an ancient residential villa, the Relais & Châteaux Borgo Pignano Florence spreads over five hectares of landscaped gardens with a wide variety of trees and overlooking a splendid 30-metre swimming pool. The hotel, scheduled to open in 2026, has undergone a total revamp, transforming a gracious private residence into a luxury property. The 32 rooms and suites are in the main villa and four other units surrounded by greenery. For a more intimate stay, families or groups of friends can opt for the five rooms of Villa Sosta, with a garden and private pool. There are two restaurants: Essenza, a gourmet table helmed by chef Stefano Cavallini, and Cedrus, open in fine weather in a convivial setting in the garden.
