Lake Como, one of Italy's top resort destinations, has long been a favorite of the wealthy, the famous and travel lovers. In 2026, Ritz-Carlton will arrive among its lakes and mountains, the brand's first hotel in Italy, giving travelers a new top-end place to stay.
Ritz-Carlton Lake Como, Bellagio
Hotel Basics
This Ritz-Carlton in the town of Bellagio has 105 rooms (59 rooms and 46 suites, including two Ritz-Carlton Suites), set on the shore of Lake Como with unbeatable lake views. The hotel's predecessor is the Belle Époque-style Hotel Grande Bretagne, which opened in 1850 and was one of the area's most prestigious luxury hotels; it closed late in the last century and, after years of conservation and restoration, will debut anew under the Ritz-Carlton brand. Bellagio is known as one of Lake Como's most beautiful towns, where three arms of the lake meet in picture-postcard scenery. Ritz-Carlton is a luxury brand under Marriott, and stays earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points.
On facilities, the hotel will have a dedicated resort spa (with an indoor heated pool), a large outdoor pool, multiple dining venues and a private boat dock, making it easy for guests to reach Lake Como's main sights. The property covers about 16,500 square meters, and the core Bellagio sights are a 15-minute walk away, including Punta Spartivento, Villa Melzi and the gardens of Parco Villa Serbelloni.
The Hotel Competition Around Lake Como
Ritz-Carlton's arrival will make the competition among top-end hotels around Lake Como even fiercer. Marriott also has an EDITION there (The Lake Como EDITION, with 148 rooms and suites, in Cadenabbia di Griante, facing the Bellagio peninsula), which officially opened in March 2026, and the traditional luxury hotels already in the area, such as Villa d’Este and Grand Hotel Tremezzo, are also strong rivals. For Marriott Bonvoy members, 2026 brings more options for staying around Lake Como on points.
Redeeming With Marriott Bonvoy Points
As a Ritz-Carlton, the hotel will typically be placed in a higher Marriott Bonvoy points category once it opens. Based on current conventions for comparable Ritz-Carlton properties, a standard redemption costs about 85,000 to 120,000 Bonvoy points per night, and Lake Como's peak summer season may rise to 120,000 to 140,000 points, with the specific category to be announced officially. We suggest interested readers keep a close eye on the opening announcement and the points category.
Conclusion
Lake Como has always been a dream destination for many travelers, and the arrival of Ritz-Carlton will undoubtedly raise the local standard of accommodation further. For points travelers, it is one of the most anticipated new Marriott Bonvoy hotels of the coming years. We will bring you more detail once the hotel's opening and points redemption information are confirmed.