Europe-based hospitality real estate developer and investor Omnam Group opened The Lake Como EDITION in March 2026, a highly anticipated, 5-star luxury hotel property on the western shore of Lake Como, Italy.

The hotel represents a carefully executed redevelopment of the historic Hotel Britannia Excelsior. The project reflects Omnam’s distinctive approach to value creation by identifying architecturally significant assets in prime destinations and transforming them into globally relevant hospitality experiences through strategic brand partnerships, meticulous design and disciplined project execution.

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Redevelopment began in April 2022 with the goal of creating a property seamlessly balancing the palazzo’s 19th-century heritage with contemporary luxury. Key interventions included preserving most of the building’s historic façade, introducing an all-new drop-off area for arrivals; reducing the number of rooms to enlarge accommodations; and adding Renzo, a terrace restaurant serving all-day dining in a space with panoramic lake views.

The development brings together an international roster of collaborators, including architecture and interiors by Neri&Hu and DE. Tales, a signature culinary concept by Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco; wellness programming by The Longevity Suite; and art curated by Visto alongside Omnam’s in-house project leadership comprise the hotel. Together, these partners have created a destination where contemporary elegance meets the timeless natural beauty of Lake Como.

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Seeking to bring a fresh perspective to one of Europe’s most traditional design destinations, the interiors and architectural direction of The Lake Como EDITION strike a balance between modern conceptual ideas and a deep respect for the building’s 19th-century heritage. The hotel features 148 rooms and 25 spacious suites, two crown-jewel penthouses and one private villa. There are seven room types, including rooms in Villa Gina, four dining venues, a destination spa and fitness center, and Lake Como’s largest floating pool. Rooms are fitted with custom walnut furniture, Neri&Hu sofas, hand-tufted rugs and Calacatta Gold stone in bathrooms, with many offering lake views or restored French balconies.

The materials throughout the property were carefully curated by teams.

The floating pool serves as a social hub for hotel guests, with a pool bar, lounge and private dock access for boating excursions, further integrating the building, water and surrounding landscape. Later this summer, Omnam’s newest venture, Omnam Design Studio, will open The Lido, a second pool and lido space complete with bar and restaurant, designed as a destination for both hotel guests and the public.

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The Lake Como EDITION offers four distinct dining destinations, some exclusively for guests of the hotel and others open to the general public. Cetino, Chef Mauro Colagreco’s first restaurant in Italy, serves inventive dishes including Rosa di Branzino with daikon and citrus, Ravioli di Trota with smoked goat cheese cream, salt-crusted catch of the day, and lamb roll with salsa verde.

At Renzo, a stunning, pergola-shaded terrace framed by Mediterranean herbs, citrus trees and panoramic lake views, guests will savor their breakfast and, later in the day, a menu of contemporary Italian dishes. The Pool Bar will offer casual, poolside, Mediterranean-inspired meals, including crispy octopus tacos, fish burgers and satisfying tramezzini.

The Lobby Bar serves refined cocktails and light bites under 16 feet of vaulted ceilings and celadon marble elegance.

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Wellness forms a central pillar of the guest experience, delivered in collaboration with The Longevity Suite, a pioneering Italian wellness brand. Omnam oversaw the integration of The Longevity SPA, combining advanced diagnostics, biohacking technologies and holistic treatments to support cellular regeneration, metabolic balance and mental clarity.

Facilities include seven treatment rooms (including a couple’s suite), Finnish and herbal saunas, steam and Turkish baths, a heated indoor pool, a cold plunge, and access to the lake’s floating pool. Treatments such as the Iki-Sabi Ritual and Ultimate Biohacking protocol provide cutting-edge wellness experiences, while the hotel’s light-filled, Technogym-equipped fitness center and seasonal programs, including sunrise yoga and guided mountain hikes, ensure a complete wellbeing offering.