Europe-based hospitality real estate developer and investor Omnam Group opened The Lake Como EDITION in March 2026, unveiling a highly anticipated five-star hotel on the western shore of Lake Como, Italy. The property is the result of a careful redevelopment of the historic Hotel Britannia Excelsior and embodies Omnam’s strategy of revitalizing architecturally significant buildings in premier locations to create globally relevant hospitality experiences through strategic brand partnerships, thoughtful design and disciplined project delivery.
Redevelopment work began in April 2022 with the aim of balancing the palazzo’s 19th-century character with contemporary luxury. Key interventions preserved the majority of the historic façade, introduced a new arrival drop-off, reduced the total room count to enlarge accommodations, and added Renzo, a terrace restaurant offering all-day dining with panoramic lake views.
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The development assembled an international team of collaborators: 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 curation by Visto, together with Omnam’s in-house project leadership. These partners worked to create a destination where contemporary elegance complements the timeless beauty of Lake Como.
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Interiors and architectural direction offer a fresh perspective on one of Europe’s most traditional design destinations, balancing modern ideas with a deep respect for the building’s heritage. The hotel comprises 148 rooms and 25 spacious suites, two crown-jewel penthouses and a private villa. Guests can choose among seven room types, including accommodations in Villa Gina. The property features four dining venues, a destination spa and fitness center, and Lake Como’s largest floating pool. Rooms are appointed with custom walnut furniture, Neri&Hu sofas, hand-tufted rugs and Calacatta Gold stone in the bathrooms, with many rooms offering lake views or restored French balconies.
Materials throughout the hotel were carefully selected by the design teams to ensure cohesion and a refined, natural palette that complements the lakeside setting.
The floating pool functions as a social hub for guests, with a pool bar, lounge and private dock access for boating excursions, integrating the building with the water and surrounding landscape. Later this summer, Omnam Design Studio will open The Lido, a second pool and lido area with a bar and restaurant designed to serve both hotel guests and the public.
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The Lake Como EDITION offers four distinct dining experiences, some reserved for guests and others open to the public. Cetino, Chef Mauro Colagreco’s first restaurant in Italy, presents inventive dishes such as 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.
Renzo is a pergola-shaded terrace framed by Mediterranean herbs and citrus trees, where guests can enjoy breakfast and a menu of contemporary Italian dishes amid sweeping lake views. The Pool Bar serves casual, Mediterranean-inspired meals poolside, including dishes like crispy octopus tacos, fish burgers and tramezzini. The Lobby Bar offers refined cocktails and light bites beneath 16-foot vaulted ceilings and celadon marble detailing.
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Wellness is a core element of the guest experience, delivered in partnership with The Longevity Suite. Omnam integrated The Longevity SPA to combine advanced diagnostics, biohacking technologies and holistic treatments aimed at supporting 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. Signature offerings such as the Iki-Sabi Ritual and an Ultimate Biohacking protocol provide contemporary wellness experiences. A light-filled, Technogym-equipped fitness center and seasonal programming—sunrise yoga and guided mountain hikes, for example—round out the hotel’s comprehensive wellbeing offering.