An oasis of wellness on Lake Como

The Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa in Menaggio offers a complete experience designed to renew mind and body after the expansion project by Studio Pè Architettura & Design

Acelebration in grand style of the regenerating power of water and a tribute to Lake Como, which it overlooks, the remodeling and expansion of the 5-star Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa in Menaggio, now part of the R Collection Hotels, entailed adding a new six-floor building with two floors underground for wellness. It offers the best of the major wellness treatments from Middle Eastern, Nordic and ancient Roman traditions. The wellness oasis covers 1,200 square meters, the largest wellness center in the area, joining the original

Owner: R Collection Hotels Hotel operator: Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & SPA Architecture and Interior design: Studio Pè Architettura & Design Furnishings and glass walls: AGC, Flexform, Medea, Resstende, Schüco, Starpool, Talenti, Thema Lighting: Flos, Linea Light Group Wallpaper: Wall&decò

Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Marcello Mariana, courtesy Theatro, R Collection Hotels late 19th-century structure. The expansion was designed respectfully by the architect Franco Pè and his studio, which managed to preserve the atmosphere of the ancient manor house, a building full of memories of the Belle Époque and the aristocratic families who came there. History and tradition meet modernity through a project that enhanced historical elements by inserting into it elegant contemporary design. The historic villa maintained its allure with its high ceilings, stained glass windows, stuccoes, original plaster decorations, and chandeliers, returned to glory. On the upper floors, the walls were conserved with openings to the outside, and elegant details such as mirrors, fireplaces, and the large stained glass windows on the stairwells. The new building holds 47 rooms, furnished by Medea, along with common areas featuring Flexform furnishings. The façade of the historic hotel is evoked through the use of concrete, wood, and iron, creatively mixed with modern style. Glass is the key player, with AGC elements, about 50 meters of transparent paths, including connection tunnels and large external windows so guests can enjoy the magnificent view throughout. And the transparent walkway about 30 meters long

Owner: R Collection Hotels Hotel operator: Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & SPA Architecture & Interior design: Studio Pè Architettura & Design Furnishings: Flos, Linea Light Group, Starpool, Talenti

Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Marcello Mariana, Courtesy of Theatro & R Collection Hotels

designed by Thema is the connecting element between the two architectural sections. Many of its systems are made to measure, aimed at well-being and acoustic and thermal comfort, including the aluminum systems by Schüco and curtains by Resstende, high quality in style and performance alike. Of course, the Erre Spa is a cardinal feature, following the length of the large 20-meter pool. The wet and dry areas are arranged along this line, all made with Starpool products. There is also a “salt room” and rest areas, for which the studio chose furnishings from the Casilda collection designed by Ramón Esteve for Talenti, a union between geometric sleekness and pleasing fabrics dominated by neutral tones. These recur around the large outdoor swimming pool, and compact seats, sofa, and living room armchair from the Cottage collection furnish the garden. Natural wood and subtle rope weaves adorn the suites’ terraces with tables and chairs from the Moon Teak collection. In this high-prestige setting, lighting becomes a tool to amplify the beauty of the interiors and their furnishings. Flos lighting defines the spaces for hospitality and the luxurious rooms with the Noctambule Floor

collections by Grcic, Captain Flint and Arrangements by Anastassiades, and WireRing by Formafantasma. The scenic staircase on the ground floor is made even more dramatic by the composition of ring chandeliers by Linea Light Group. With an extra-slim section, they provide broad, even light and their lightweight aluminum structure make them appear to float in the air and envelope guests in a soft, pleasing light in an inviting, comfortable atmosphere.