- Sansiri, through Sansiri Capital the hospitality trophy-asset fund, is set to acquire The Lake Como EDITION, a five-star ultra-luxury hotel and new landmark on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. The transaction is expected to close by the end of September 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, giving Sansiri Capital ownership of the ultra-luxury trophy asset.
- Highlighting the potential of an operating asset in one of the world’s leading global luxury travel destinations.
- The investment strengthens Sansiri’s world-class investment track record, following its acquisition on The Manner SoHo in New York, and support its ambition to expand into key global gateway cities.
Sansiri Public Company Limited (SET: SIRI), Thailand No.1 most trusted ultra-luxury real estate developer with over 40 years of experience, today announced that Sansiri Capital, its global private-equity hospitality trophy-asset fund focusing on generating dividend income and driving sustainable long-term growth, has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire ownership of “The Lake Como EDITION”, a new five-star new landmark hotel on Italy’s Lake Como.
The Lake Como EDITION is being acquired from international investment firms Bain Capital and Omnam Group. The transaction is expected to close by the end of September 2026, upon which the asset will be wholly owned by Sansiri Capital
The investment represents a strategic move to own an ultra-luxury trophy asset in a rare, high-potential waterfront location on Lake Como, one of the world’s most sought-after leisure destinations. With extremely limited opportunities for new development, the location offers long-term value appreciation. The acquisition is expected to create value, of which the hotel achieved occupancy rate of more than 70%.
Napat Thavisin, President of International Operations, Sansiri Public Company Limited, and Managing Director of Sansiri Capital, said “The acquisition of The Lake Como EDITION marks an important milestone in advancing Sansiri’s new S-curve. It strengthens our financial resilience and diversify risk across our global luxury hospitality portfolio. We focus on global ultra-luxury trophy assets in gateway cities and leisure destinations worldwide where demand is high and supply is inherently constrained, reflecting a capital-allocation strategy designed to maximise long-term expected returns value for shareholders.”
“This investment further demonstrates Sansiri’s world-class investment capability and extends a proven global track record, from The Manner SoHo, a luxury hotel in the heart of New York’s SoHo, to the value creation of Standard International, culminating in its USD 355 million sales to Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Leveraging this expertise, we look forward to stewarding this exceptional investment in The Lake Como EDITION under Sansiri Capital’s ownership, in collaboration with Marriott International, which will continue to operate the hotel, while further diversifying our revenue streams across major global currencies. Looking ahead, Sansiri will continue to pursue proactive investment opportunities in global hospitality luxury trophy assets across premier tourism destinations and key gateway cities worldwide, advancing our ambition to become a fully integrated global real estate and lifestyle investment platform.” added Napat Thavisin.
The Lake Como EDITION is situated on the shores of Cadenabbia, the property occupies a rare waterfront position opposite Bellagio, with access to Milan and Malpensa International Airport in approximately one hour. The landmark 19th-century palazzo was acquired by Bain Capital and Omnam Group in late 2021, under a fund managed by Kryalos SGR. An extensive redevelopment began in April 2022, reimagining the historic property as The Lake Como EDITION. The hotel opened in March 2026, just under six months ago, as part of Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels portfolio, introducing a new expression of contemporary luxury to one of Italy’s most iconic destinations.
The redevelopment substantially reconfigured the property, reducing the former hotel’s room count from nearly 300 to 148 larger rooms and suites and creating a new spa and wellness building, alongside an extensive food and beverage and leisure offering. The transformation also incorporated the property’s distinctive waterfront amenities, including its floating pool and beach club.
The partnership assembled an international team to deliver the new positioning, appointing Marriott International to operate the property under its EDITION brand, Neri&Hu to lead the interiors, Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco to shape its signature culinary offering and The Longevity Suite to develop its wellness programming. The redevelopment also achieved LEED Gold certification, reflecting the partners’ focus on creating a more sustainable, future-ready hospitality asset.
