Raffles makes plans for its first hotel in Italy: Travel Weekly

Raffles Hotels & Resorts will make its Italian debut with a Lake Como property, which is slated to open in 2027.

The project will involve a renovation and reflagging of the Grand Hotel Imperiale, a 1920s art nouveau-style building located in Moltrasio. The property, which sits along the western bank of Lake Como, offers lake views and access to a private dock.

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The Raffles Lake Como will feature 84 rooms, including 18 suites and two villas. The property will also be home to several food and beverage venues, including a Raffles Long Bar and Writers Bar as well as amenities like indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and fitness center and a beach club.

The hotel will be the Raffles brand’s fifth property in Europe, joining the Raffles London at The Owo, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, Raffles Europejski Warsaw and Raffles Istanbul.

The luxury flag is part of Accor’s brand portfolio.