Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, and Omnam Group, a Europe-based hospitality real estate developer and investor, have announced the sale of The Lake Como EDITION to Sansiri Capital, the hospitality trophy asset fund of Sansiri Public Company Limited, a leading Thai real estate developer. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions and third-party approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The property, located on the shores of Cadenabbia opposite Bellagio, with access to Milan and Malpensa International Airport in about an hour, was acquired by Bain Capital and Omnam in late 2021. After an extensive redevelopment that began in April 2022, the hotel opened in March 2026 as part of Marriott International's EDITION Hotels portfolio. The transformation reduced the room count from nearly 300 to 148 larger rooms and suites, added a new spa and wellness building, and expanded food and beverage and leisure offerings, including a floating pool and beach club.
The sale underscores growing international investor interest in distinctive, experience-led European hospitality assets and marks Sansiri's strategic expansion into Europe's luxury hospitality sector through the Sansiri Capital fund. For Bain Capital and Omnam, the transaction demonstrates the value created by combining real estate investment, development expertise, and leading hospitality partners to reposition a complex asset.
Ali Haroon, Partner and Head of Europe Real Estate at Bain Capital, emphasized the firm's approach: "Lake Como is a strong example of how we approach real estate investing in Europe. We focus on sectors supported by long-term structural demand and opportunities where our capital, local relationships and hands-on capabilities can fundamentally transform an asset."
David Zisser, CEO and Founder of Omnam Group, highlighted the project's ambition: "Our vision was to take a remarkable historic property in one of the world's most iconic destinations and give it new relevance through architecture, design and hospitality, while remaining deeply connected to the character of Lake Como."
Napat Thavisin, President of International Operations at Sansiri and Managing Director of Sansiri Capital, stated: "The acquisition of The Lake Como EDITION marks a significant milestone in advancing Sansiri's New S-Curve strategy. It strengthens our financial resilience and diversifies risk across our global hospitality portfolio."
The sale occurs as Omnam Group continues to expand across Europe with projects in Florence, Venice, Puglia, and Sicily. Sansiri, Thailand's most trusted luxury real estate developer with over 40 years of experience, has a proven global track record, including The Manner SoHo in New York and the growth of Standard International before its acquisition by Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Marriott International will continue to operate The Lake Como EDITION under the new ownership.
