R Collection Hotels, an exceptional family-owned luxury hotel portfolio from Italy expands its portfolio of luxury five-star hotels with the acquisition of Bianca Relais, set serenely on the banks of Lake Annone and sheltered by the Prealps.
Bianca Relais is a charming and intimate gem nestled between the water, the mountains and stretches of lush nature. Hidden behind the centuries-old olive trees that enrich the green park and surrounded by pomegranates, pears, apples, cherries and berries, the vegetable garden continuously supplies the relais restaurant with seasonal products. This environment makes Bianca the perfect place to relax and recharge, while guests experience the greatest luxury of all: the feeling of disconnecting from reality and reconnecting with themselves.
SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
The hotel features ten bright and spacious rooms, expansive lake views and five-star service. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, nature-themed wallpapers and exclusive furnishings from the Milan area’s top high-end designers and artisans, each room is infused with Italian character and flair. Natural materials and refined fabrics meet the most innovative technology, for a dream stay in a unique environment.
WELLBEING & SPA
Each room features a personal spa by Starpool that invites guests to relax and enjoy a steam bath immersed in the pristine nature that surrounds the relais. Guests can enjoy panoramic hydromassage tubs on their private balconies, exclusive to the three Suites, making the experience of staying at Bianca even more memorable.
At the hotel’s ERRE SPA, guests can revel in the silence of the hammam, the purifying heat of the sauna, a wall of Himalayan salt, a tea corner, an outdoor whirlpool tub and the regenerating effects of the hydrotherapy circuit work in harmony to awaken the body and spirit.
FINE DINING
Bianca sul Lago Restaurant embodies the essence of Italian cuisine, offering a sophisticated yet refined fine-dining experience. Inspired by the meeting between lake and mountain, which can be admired from the panoramic windows of the restaurant, the wonder of nature is translated into each dish. With his authentic and personal cuisine, Chef Alessandro Cannalire crosses memories, emotions and flavors to reach the essence of taste, a few kilometers from Lake Como.
Bianca is situated on 3.7 acres of lush nature, which makes staying on property a peaceful and regenerating experience. The products of the garden are a fundamental element of the restaurant’s cuisine, since every day the harvest is the protagonist on the guests’ table during different moments of the day: from fresh fruit for breakfast to the delicious vegetables protagonists in the dishes of the gastronomic restaurant.
The menu is accompanied by an eclectic selection of wines ranging from great Italian and French classics to small producers to discover. Old vintages of unforgettable bottles and more than two hundred other labels are kept in Bianca’s visitable cellar.
Guests can also enjoy a drink or bite at Drop, Bianca’s lounge bar, the perfect place to relax with a cocktail or a snack at any time of the day and enjoy the peace of nature that surrounds the property. Drop is an innovative all-day concept that follows the rhythm of the day, with warm and welcoming interiors that expand into the spacious outdoor terrace with lake views. Drop is the ideal place for an unforgettable breakfast, a suggestive aperitif a few meters from the water or a signature cocktail after dinner.
EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES
Bianca Relais invites guests to immerse themselves in the destination with an array of exceptional on- and off-site experiences. Wellness seekers can enjoy yoga, mindfulness, and stretching classes, or embark on a digital detox featuring a tranquil walk through the woods followed by a mindfulness session on the shores of Lake Annone. For those craving adventure, options range from a scenic three-hour bike tour and kayaking on Lake Annone to paragliding over Lake Como, horseback riding along the lake or mountains, and hiking from the center of Lecco to the breathtaking panoramic terrace of Pian Sciresa via Monte Barro. Additional experiences include a day of golf, a guided walking tour of Milan, private boat or helicopter excursions, and more—each designed to create unforgettable memories.
Area General Manager, Marco Montagnani shares, “We are thrilled to join R Collection Hotels, a prestigious family-owned brand with deep Italian roots and expertise in luxury hospitality. Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our vision at Bianca Relais, and we look forward to welcoming guests with the same five-star service, warmth, and authenticity that define our hotel.”
