SECOND MAMA SHELTER TO ARRIVE IN ITALY AS ENNISMORE ANNOUNCES NEW SIGNING IN LAKE COMO
Mama Shelter Lake Como will bring its unique energy and flamboyant personality to the legendary resort city.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, along with joint venture partners Zanklon Capital (“Zanklon”) and Extendam, are thrilled to announce the signing of Mama Shelter Lake Como. Nestled into the dramatic landscapes at the foot of the Italian Alps, Mama brings her sassy and flamboyant personality to the legendary resort city of Como in mid-2026.
Located in the city centre of Como, Mama Shelter Lake Como will be a haven for people of all ages, featuring 150 guestrooms in five categories, including 21 suites, all in Mama’s irreverent style that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Where acquaintances become friends, and friends become family, Mamas Shelter hotels are places to gather and celebrate. From intimate meeting spaces and private karaoke party rooms to regular programmed nights, Mama in Lake Como will bring the party vibe through music, entertainment and urban design. Across two new buildings, Mama guests will have four restaurants and bars to choose from: a signature restaurant and bar that will be the beating heart of the hotel; Café Gelato, a quick stop for those seeking a sweet treat or caffeine fix; a rooftop bar, the perfect stop for sundowner drinks; and, exclusive to guests of the hotel, a casual rooftop, poolside restaurant, complete with a wellness area.
On the southern shores of Lake Como and flanked by stunning mountain scenery, the city of Como is blessed with striking natural beauty, rich culture, architecture and history. The mountains offer a paradise for keen hikers, and the enticing deep blue waters call out for a swim with several public beaches and lidos on offer for Mama Shelter guests Just two minutes to Como San Giovanni Train Station and 35 minutes to Milano Malpensa Airport, Mama Shelter Lake Como is a place for happy vacationers and passing nomads delighted to savou the sweetness and art of living in this beautiful city and natural scene.
Cedric Gobilliard, Brand Chief Operating Officer for Mama Shelter at Ennismore, said, “Equal parts glamorous and discreet, the holiday destination of Lake Como is ever-evolving and attracting people of all ages. Mama Shelter Lake Como, our second destination in Italy, following the opening of Rome in 2021, will bring Mama’s signature joie de vivre and sass, offering something truly unique in this enchanting city where style and natural beauty reign. Like all Mamas, this will also be a destination for locals – inviting them in from morning to night – and becoming a place for the families of Lake Como to come together,
“Lake Como has historically been a top destination globally for both leisure and business travel, and we believe this will continue to be the case for decades to come,” said Natale Giostra, Managing Director at Zanklon Capital. “The acquisition of the Mama Shelter Lake Como positions our joint venture with Extendam well to capitalise on the continued strength of Italy as a travel destination.”
“We are delighted to be completing the acquisition of the Mama Shelter Lake Como in JV with Zanklon Capital,” said Bertrand Pullès, Managing Partner at Extendam. “We have strong conviction in the long-term potential of the asset as one of Lake Como’s leading lifestyle hotels, given the excellent location in the heart of the city, the fantastic quality of the hotel and the market-leading brand.”
Angelo Maiocchi, CEO of Nessi & Majocchi, vendor and developer, stated, “We are thrilled to announce our plans to transform an undeveloped piece of land that has remained vacant for many decades into a vital community asset. Our expertise in hospitality will guarantee that this project upholds the highest standards of quality and sustainability, enhancing the local environment and economy while providing modern accommodations that cater to the needs of travellers and residents alike.” The project has been designed by the studio A+B2 architettura.
Founded by Serge Trigano and his two sons, Jérémie and Benjamin, Mama Shelter is a place to live life to the full: it’s affordable, irreverent, popular, sassy, and sexy. Mama has created havens for her guests. Much like a mother who cares for her children, Mama looks after travellers as if they were her own. Hotels followed the first Mama Shelter in Paris East in Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Los Angeles, Prague, Belgrade, Toulouse, Lille, London, Paris West, Luxembourg, Rome, Lisbon, Paris La Défense, Rennes, Dijon and Nice. Future hotels include Dubai, Casablanca, Cape Town and Amsterdam.
ABOUT ENNISMORE
Ennismore is a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with creativity and purpose at their
heart. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha, Ennismore and Accor entered a joint venture in 2021,
creating a new autonomous entity and the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, with Accor holding a
majority shareholding. Ennismore comprises three pillars: a lifestyle collective rooted in culture and community,
immersive resorts creating havens for escapism and entertainment, and iconic luxury venues pioneering the art of
exclusive culinary destinations.
Ennismore has an unrivalled ecosystem of 15 brands and two independent F&B groups with 170+ open hotels and
120+ in the pipeline, as well as over 500 restaurants and bars. Ennismore operates hotels in over 35 countries with
over 25,000 team members. Ennismore has four dedicated in-house studios: an F&B Platform; AIME Studios,
Interior & Graphic Design; a Digital Product & Tech Innovation Lab; and a Partnerships Studio. Dis-loyalty is
Ennismore’s travel and food membership dedicated to lifestyle. Ennismore is committed to positively impacting the
world, with a key focus on creating inclusive communities among its teams and in the places it calls home.
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ABOUT ZANKLON CAPITAL
Zanklon Capital (Zanklon) is a professional investment management and co-investment platform that manages a
variety of real estate investments across Italy. Zanklon specializes in sourcing, capitalizing and asset managing
unique, off-market opportunities with significant upside potential. Headquartered in London, with asset and
development management teams located in Italy, Zanklon oversees a growing portfolio of hotel and residential
assets across Italy. For more information, please visit www.zanklon.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
ABOUT EXTENDAM
Extendam is an independent investment company dedicated to private and institutional investors since 2013. It has
become Europe’s leading private equity firm specialising in mid-scale business and leisure hotels. Extendam
identifies opportunities, either existing properties or new developments, with upside performance improvements.
Headquartered in Paris, with invested hotel assets in France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and Italy, Extendam has
unique and long-term relationships with the largest business hotel groups. As of September, 2024, Extendam’s
funds under management totalled €4.3 billion. For more information, please visit www.extendam.com or follow us
on LinkedIn.
ABOUT NESSI & MAJOCCHI
Founded on June 30, 1926, by Venanzio Nessi and Angelo Majocchi, Nessi & Majocchi has embarked on an
entrepreneurial journey spanning nearly a century. Throughout its rich history, the company has specialized in the
hospitality sector, completing prestigious projects around Lake Como, including the Sheraton Lake Como Hotel,
the Boutique Hotel Filario, the Hilton Lake Como, and the Grand Hotel Victoria in Menaggio.
In 2022, Nessi & Majocchi celebrated the completion of Hotel Passalacqua in Moltrasio, which was honored as the
Best Hotel in the World in 2023. The company has also undertaken significant renovations for notable properties,
including the Terminus, Villa Flori, and Posta Hotels of the Passera Group, as well as modernisation projects for
the Hotel Barchetta and Palace Hotel in Como, both managed by the Grand Hotel Villa D’Este.
Beyond the Como area, Nessi & Majocchi has managed the construction of the Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont
Blanc, the Hotel ME Milan il Duca, and a four-star hotel in the new mountain resort of San Domenico di Varzo. In
the past two years, the company has played a key role in the renovation of Hotel Splendido in Portofino for the
Belmond Group. Currently, Nessi & Majocchi is engaged in the renovation and construction of the Hotel Edition in
Cadenabbia for the Kryalos Group and has recently secured the contract for a brand-new UNA HOTEL for
Fondazione Fiera Milano.