Raffles Hotels & Resorts has 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, chief executive, 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.
“We are honoured 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 serve as an elegant escape for both residents and visitors to the destination,” said Andrea Girolami, Principal, CL Hotel SPA
