{"id":2717,"date":"2025-06-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coima.com\/press_release\/coima-agrees-deal-with-banks-to-unlock-restoration-of-iconic-venice-hotel\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T13:20:08","slug":"coima-agrees-deal-with-banks-to-unlock-restoration-of-iconic-venice-hotel","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/coima.com\/en\/media\/press-releases\/coima-agrees-deal-with-banks-to-unlock-restoration-of-iconic-venice-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"COIMA, in partnership with Eagle Hills, agrees deal with banks to unlock \u20ac200m restoration of Iconic Venice hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Milan, 16 June 2025<\/strong> \u2013 COIMA SGR<\/strong>, a leader in the investment, development and management of real estate assets on behalf of institutional investors, has finalised an agreement with lenders to purchase 100% of the legacy debt on the historic Grand H\u00f4tel des Bains<\/strong>, in a move that paves the way for the full restoration of the landmark hotel on the Lido di Venezia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The project to restore and modernise the hotel will be financed through the COIMA Des Bains Fund<\/strong>, a new investment vehicle jointly backed by the COIMA ESG City Impact Fund <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Italy\u2019s largest national urban regeneration fund \u2013 and Eagle Hills, a real estate development and investment company based in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The COIMA ESG City Impact Fund brings together a range of institutional investors, including Cassa Forense, ENPAM, Inarcassa, Cassa dei Commercialisti, Intesa Sanpaolo, Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione Padova e Rovigo, Fondo Pensione Monte dei Paschi di Siena, and Fideuram Vita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Partnering with COIMA, Eagle Hills<\/strong>\u2019 entry into Italy represents a strategic expansion of its growing European footprint and reinforces its long-term focus on revitalizing iconic destinations through world-class hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Grand H\u00f4tel des Bains adds to a global luxury hospitality portfolio of over 90 properties under the leadership of Mohamed Alabbar, founder of both Eagle Hills and Emaar Properties. Eagle Hills alone owns and operates more than 35 luxury hotels and stands among the world\u2019s leading mixed-use development companies, with a presence in over 12 countries. Its growing portfolio spans premier destinations across Europe, the Adriatic, the Middle East, and Africa\u2014delivering integrated communities and iconic hospitality experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

In Europe, Eagle Hills is advancing a portfolio of more than 30 luxury hospitality assets, both operational and underway with a strategic presence along the Adriatic coast, particularly across Croatia and Albania. A key milestone in this growth is the newly restored Bristol Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia \u2013 an architectural landmark revived as a timeless luxury destination within the Belgrade Waterfront. The company\u2019s expansion into Italy reinforces a natural progression of Eagle Hills\u2019 commitment to preserving heritage, connecting communities and creating exceptional destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The investment program also reflects a strong vote of confidence in Italy\u2019s political stability and economic development<\/strong>, particularly in the hotel and tourism sector. It follows the official visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in February 2025 and highlights the deepening of collaborative ties between Italy and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The COIMA ESG City Impact Fund<\/strong> is focused on urban regeneration and on the sustainable reuse of existing buildings, delivering positive social and environmental impact. Projects backed by the fund include the regeneration of the Porta Romana Railway Yard in partnership with Prada Holding and Covivio, as well as the 2026 Winter Olympics Athletes\u2019 Village in Porta Romana, in partnership with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Intesa Sanpaolo, which will become Italy\u2019s largest purpose-built student accommodation development after the Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Federico Marchetti<\/strong>, entrepreneur in the sustainability sector and founder of YOOX Net-A-Porter Group, participates to the COIMA Des Bains Fund with a minority stake through its investment company Mavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

COIMA and Eagle Hills will also consider opening the Fund to other institutional and professional investors<\/strong>, with the goal of supporting the regeneration of the Lido di Venezia, home to the Venice Film Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The deal sees COIMA Des Bains Fund acquiring the loan with a nominal value of \u20ac54m held against the hotel, from Intesa Sanpaolo and Altea SPV, a securitization vehicle which bought the tranche of debt originally held by UniCredit and whose noteholder is CRC (Christofferson, Robb & Company) with Prelios Credit Servicing covering the role of servicer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The debt agreement unlocks COIMA\u2019s plans to invest circa \u20ac200m<\/strong> in the complete restoration and modernisation of the hotel, bringing what was once a monument to Venice\u2019s Belle \u00c9poque splendour back to life. Under the plans, the hotel – which has remained closed for over 15 years – will be sensitively restored, renovated and returned to use as a modern high end resort hotel. The plans will also see the improvements to the park and public realm surrounding the iconic building, as well as restoration and modernisation of the beach front, which is already underway. The partners will now engage with Venice\u2019s public institutions to agree on the restoration programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Grand H\u00f4tel des Bains opened in 1900 with 180 rooms and was conceived as a luxurious seaside retreat to attract Europe\u2019s elite. Celebrated for its grandeur, the hotel became a symbol of modernity and opulence, and gained literary fame when Thomas Mann stayed there in 1911, inspiring his novella Death in Venice, which was later adapted into a film shot on-site in 1971.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Over the decades, it hosted aristocrats, artists, and celebrities, especially during the Venice Film Festival when it was a favoured destination for film stars. However, the hotel has been closed since 2010 when the previous owner, Est Capital, abandoned plans to transform the historic building into luxury apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman and founder of Eagle Hills, said: <\/strong>\u201cThis is more than a restoration \u2013 it is a revival of European legacy through modern excellence. Venice has always been a bridge between worlds, and we are proud to be part of its future, bringing our experience in luxury hospitality to one of the most symbolic hotels on the continent.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Manfredi Catella, COIMA founder and CEO, said: <\/strong>\u201cThis first partnership with Eagle Hills, following an extensive exploration of investment opportunities, represents<\/em> an important step forward and a meaningful sign of the strengthening relationship between Italy and the United Arab Emirates, following the meeting between Italy\u2019s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Grand H\u00f4tel Des Bains is a symbol of Venice recognised around the world and a treasured part of Italy\u2019s cultural heritage. We will promptly begin working with Venice\u2019s public institutions to put a programme in place that restores the Des Bains to its rightful place on back on the global tourism map<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2714,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","immagine_archivio":"2716","sottotitolo":"","card_title":"","society":"","main_downloadable":"","display_sites":["com","sgr","rem"],"_ensoul_lang":"en","_ensoul_tr_group":"c52e1ed8-3048-43cc-abd7-d6576b91e1c6"},"press-society":[],"press-year":[47],"tipo-comunicato":[],"class_list":["post-2717","press_release","type-press_release","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","press_year-47"],"acf":{"immagine_archivio":2716,"sottotitolo":"","card_title":"","society":"","main_downloadable":null,"downloadables":null,"display_sites":["com","sgr","rem"]},"yoast_head":"\nCOIMA, in partnership with Eagle Hills, agrees deal with banks to unlock \u20ac200m restoration of Iconic Venice hotel - Coima<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/coima.com\/en\/media\/press-releases\/coima-agrees-deal-with-banks-to-unlock-restoration-of-iconic-venice-hotel\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"COIMA, in partnership with Eagle Hills, agrees deal with banks to unlock \u20ac200m restoration of Iconic Venice hotel - 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