In Brief: The historic Hotel Britannia Excelsior in Lake Como has undergone a transformation and has been reopened as the Lake Como EDITION Hotel.
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The Lake Como EDITION Hotel – Imager Credit: Nikolas Koenig
Omnam Group and Bain Capital have announced the opening of The Lake Como EDITION hotel on the western shores of Lake Como, Italy, following the redevelopment of the former Hotel Britannia Excelsior.
The Lake Como EDITION is located on the western shore of Lake Como, Italy. The property was acquired in late 2021 by Bain Capital and Omnam Group, through a fund managed by Kryalos SGR, and operates under Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels brand. The redevelopment transformed the historic Hotel Britannia Excelsior, with work beginning in April 2022. The project preserved most of the original façade, introduced a new drop-off area, reduced the number of rooms to enlarge accommodations, and added a terrace restaurant named Renzo.
The hotel features 148 rooms and suites across seven room types, including accommodations in Villa Gina. There are four dining venues, a spa and fitness centre, and a floating pool described as the largest on Lake Como. The floating pool includes a pool bar, lounge, and private dock access for boating excursions. The property’s design and architecture were led by Neri&Hu and De.Tales. Materials used in the interiors include marble from MGS, ceramics from Marazzi, millwork by Extra Ordinario, Pianca, and SkillMax, textiles by Kvadrat, Jaipur, and Class Design, and fixtures from Axor and Laufen. Lighting is provided by MIIC, Flos, and Artemide, while furnishings come from Cassina, Vitra, Zanotta, B&B Italia, Molteni, and Thonet. Outdoor seating is supplied by Talenti and TRIBU.
The hotel’s four dining venues include Cetino, chef Mauro Colagreco’s first restaurant in Italy, serving dishes inspired by the lake, sea, and land. Renzo is a terrace restaurant offering all-day dining with lake views. The Pool Bar serves Mediterranean-inspired meals, and the Lobby Bar offers cocktails and light bites. Some venues are exclusive to hotel guests, while others are open to the public.
Wellness facilities are delivered in collaboration with The Longevity Suite. The Longevity SPA includes seven treatment rooms, Finnish and herbal saunas, steam and Turkish baths, a heated indoor pool, a cold plunge, and access to the floating pool. Treatments include the Iki-Sabi Ritual and Ultimate Biohacking protocol. The fitness centre is equipped with Technogym equipment, and seasonal programs such as sunrise yoga and guided mountain hikes are offered.
Later this summer, Omnam Design Studio is scheduled to open The Lido, a second pool and lido space with a bar and restaurant, available to both hotel guests and the public.
The project was led by Italy Country Manager Yaniv Medalsy, Project Manager Shay Zabari, and Omnam’s global team, with support from Bain Capital’s asset management team. The Lake Como EDITION joins other European projects in Omnam’s portfolio, including Rosewood Bauer Venice, Park Hyatt Taormina, Baccarat Hotel Florence, and Four Seasons Puglia.
