Introducing R Collection Hotels in Lake Como and Portofino

  • January 26, 2023
Introducing R Collection Hotels in Lake Como and Portofino

Meet R-Collection Hotels, a luxury Italian hotel portfolio with four boutique properties in Lake Como and Portofino. Family-owned for three generations, R Collection prides themselves on preserving and enhancing Italian heritage with a modern twist. Each hotel immerses guests in the captivating history and culture of the surrounding area while providing superb luxury.

PORTOFINO COAST / RAPALLO

  • Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa: Set to reopen on March 10 as a newly-five-star property, the hotel has undergone an impressive renovation. Features include wellness at the Erre Spa, the largest hotel spa in Liguria with multisensory areas and custom treatments, and rooftop dining with sweeping views of Portofino. A longstanding tradition to present the best in hospitality, the hotel was the first in the region to have elevators and private bathrooms in 1908.
    • Rooms: 80 including 11 suites
    • Dining: Le Cupole (traditional Ligurian and Piedmont cuisine - voted best Luxury Rooftop Restaurant, World Luxury Awards 2022); La Veranda (traditional Italian); poolside pizzeria

LAKE COMO

Grand Hotel Victoria

  • Grand Hotel Victoria: Built on the architectural structure of an ancient convent, the newest five-star hotel in Lake Como has a unique lakefront location in Menaggio. Enriched by beautiful gardens and a 4,000 sq ft spa with personalized treatment programs, swimming pool, and signature scents handcrafted in-house, it’s surrounded by breathtaking views of the lake and its mountains.
    • Rooms - 81 including 4 suite options
    • Dining - Lago Restaurant (stunning lake views and local flavors); Erre Restaurant (innovative, varying menu); two bars
    • Winery - Offers the finest Italian reds and international whites, the cellar is home to Lombardy’s local wine from Franciacorta, Valtellina and Lake Garda. Each tasting is carefully paired with specialty dishes for a full Como experience.
Hotel Royal Victoria
  • Hotel Royal Victoria and Villa Cipressi: Bridged by a stunning botanical garden where guests can walk in natural beauty and surprising biodiversity of these lakeside landscapes, these historic sister properties offer a fairytale experience overlooking the lake, nestled in a quiet medieval hamlet. Popular for weddings and conferences, the hotels offer both space and charm.
    • Royal Victoria is a renovated textile mill that, in 1838, hosted Queen Victoria of England, leaving her name as an indelible memory of her visit.
      • Rooms - 43 including 4 romantic suites that pay homage to the iconic work "The Betrothed" by Alessandro Manzoni
      • Dining - Royal Gourmet (newly renovated space serving traditional yet elevated dishes lakeside); Victoria Grill (international cuisine in the historical main square of Varenna)
    • Villa Cipressi is known for its magical gardens and breathtaking view of Bellagio. Completely renovated in 2018, Villa Cipressi offers elegance and magic as one of the most historic villas in the region.
      • Rooms - 31 including 5 suites
      • Dining - Veranda Bar and Royal Victoria dining options
Villa Cipressi