Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a leading luxury hotel brand of Accor, today announced plans to bring the storied brand to the highly coveted Lake Como region, marking Raffles’ first property in Italy. Created in partnership with CL Hotel SPA, and with UniCredit as the financial partner, Raffles Lake Como is slated to debut in 2027, effortlessly blending the glamour and the spirit of the destination with the magical world of Raffles.
“Raffles Lake Como represents a milestone for Raffles as our first property in Italy and fifth hotel in Europe, underscoring our commitment to thoughtful growth in highly sought after resort destinations. Raffles is world renowned for its elegance, gracious service, and inspirational guest experience, and we are thrilled to bring these hallmarks to one of the world’s most glamorous havens. We look forward to working with CL Hotel SPA, visionary partners who share a commitment to creating a truly unique and exceptional resort,” said Omer Acar, CEO, Raffles Hotels & Resorts.
Raffles Lake Como will be a full-scale renovation and conversion of the former Grand Hotel Imperiale, a stunning art nouveau villa from the 1920s with one of the largest hotel shorelines in the region. Located on the exclusive western banks of Lake Como in Moltrasio, the hotel will be a short drive to the town of Como, while easy access to a private dock will make it an ideal location from which to explore the rest of the lake and surrounding area.
Raffles Lake Como will be designed to reflect the elegance of Raffles and the vibrancy of the Italian culture. In addition to the brand’s world-renowned butler service, the hotel is expected to feature 84 rooms, including 18 suites and 2 villas, many of which will showcase stunning views of the lake. The hotel is slated to offer exquisite lakeside culinary experiences, in addition to a signature Raffles Long Bar and Writers Bar. For the best in leisure offerings, the resort will include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and fitness center, and beach club. Guests will enjoy private lake access, including an exclusive arrival and check-in experience from the water. Raffles Lake Como will also be an ideal place for weddings and celebrations, as well as private social and corporate events, with ample meeting space, grand gardens, and a magnificent lawn overlooking the lake.
“We are honored to work with Raffles Hotels & Resorts to create a distinct resort experience in Lake Como, a destination known for its stunning natural beauty and glamorous lifestyle. Raffles represents service excellence and heritage, with a deep respect for culture in all its forms, making it an ideal fit for the Lake Como community. Together, we hope to create a new lakeside landmark that will service as an elegant escape for both residents and visitors to the destination,” said Andrea Girolami, Principal, CL Hotel SPA.
The EY Hospitality team, led by Marco Zalamena and Francesco Cammardella, assisted CL Hotel SPA as the sole advisor in this successful operator selection process.
Raffles Lake Como will mark the brand’s fifth hotel in Europe, joining Raffles London at The OWO, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, Raffles Europejski Warsaw, and Raffles Istanbul. With a focus on growth in strategic urban and leisure destinations, Raffles has recently announced Raffles Tokyo and Raffles Raffles Goa Shiroda.
