The best luxury hotels in Milan

A famed fashion capital, where the food isn’t too bad either, Milan is a melting pot of rich cultural heritage, inspiring design, and a gastronomic history worth putting on the pounds for. Accordingly, from grand, ornate palazzos to smart, chic urban hideaways, the city has a whole host of luxury hotels providing the perfect retreat after a long day shopping and sightseeing. With international brands including the Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental and the Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Principe Di Savoia among the best of them, you’ve also got a few famed fashion names too, such as the original Bulgari and Armani hotels. Here are the best luxury hotels in Milan.

Hotel Principe Di Savoia

Offering all the glitz and style for which Italian hospitality is renowned, but in a decidedly modern, urban setting, this ultra luxurious hotel first opened in 1927. After numerous renovations, Hotel Principe di Savoia joined the Dorchester Collection more than two decades ago and has since become a destination hotel. Its 257 rooms and 44 suites boast lavish, rich, and classically Italian interiors, with the Mosaic rooms featuring Lasa marble baths and handmade glass mosaics, and the Principe suites, designed by Francesca Basu, adorned with hand-painted frescoes and traditional Italian furniture, are sure to please the most discerning of guests. Located in the heart of the city, just minutes from the main Stazione Centrale, its Acanto Restaurant, Il Salotto eatery and Principe Bar are all worth their weight in risotto.

From £574 per night.

Four Seasons Hotel Milan

Set in the heart of Milan’s iconic fashion district, just moments from the Duomo, this former 15th-century convent has been transformed into a sophisticated, fresco-filled retreat, complete with a stunning spa. From the Fashion Suite to the Designer Suite, Renaissance to Presidential, each room at the Four Seasons Hotel Milan has been crafted and curated with precision. Choose the Penthouse for a beautiful terrace from which to enjoy meals in privacy, or head down to Zelo, the resident gourmet restaurant, for local Italian cuisine with a contemporary Milanese twist. The friendly concierge team can also help create all the short tours and day trips you desire.

From £988 per night.

Casa Baglioni

Offering 30 elegant rooms and suites, pared-back to perfection within a 15th century Milanese townhouse, the understated (aside from the bathrooms, which are to die for) and newly-opened Casa Baglioni hotel is certainly one to watch. Milanese chef Claudio Sadler creates Michelin-starred food to remember, attracting gourmands from across the city – and globe. Set within the famous art and design district of Brera, there’s loads to see and do on your doorstep, from colourful markets to galleries, museums, churches and cathedrals, to one of the oldest art academies in the world.

From £680 per night.

Mandarin Oriental Milan

Fusing Eastern elegance with Italian design, you really can’t go wrong at this internationally-acclaimed hotel brand. Centrally located just a few steps from the Duomo, choose the Mandarin Oriental Milan’s Fornasetti suite and prepare to be dazzled by the numerous original Fornasetti pieces, complete with an oversized bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and Agape ‘Spoon XL’ bath. The beautiful spa will provide welcome relief after a day spent shopping and sightseeing; don’t miss a dip in the pool followed by a signature facial or massage, before heading off for cocktails in the garden and an exquisite dinner at in-house restaurant Seta.

From £983 per night.

Palazzo Cordusio Gran Melia

Fantastically located close to the Duomo and the Quadrilatero della Moda, this Spanish hotel brand is bringing an international edge to Milan with its delicious bistro and cocktail bar in the inner courtyard, Japanese restaurant with stunning terrace, and Italian restaurant with rooftop views of the city. The Palazzo Cordusio Gran Melia’s indoor pool, gym, sauna and steam room offer everything you need by way of relaxation, while the numerous rooms and suites offer something for everyone. Formerly Palazzo di Venezia, the headquarters of the Generali group, it has been lovingly transformed to evoke the impossibly chic culture of the stylish city.

From £1,137 per night.

Bulgari Hotel Milano

Celebrating more than two decades of luxurious hospitality, the original Bulgari hotel set the gold standard for the city’s discerning fashion crowd. The lounge, bar, garden and gazebo provide the ultimate settings for late night drinks or afternoon aperitifs, while the acclaimed three-Michelin starred chef Niko Romito conjures contemporary Italian dishes to be devoured at leisure. The gold and glass spa is truly something to be seen, while the numerous suites and rooms – especially the eponymous signature suite – are as glamorous and ‘gram worthy as they are inviting.

From £1,416 per night.

Park Hyatt Milan

With 108 guest rooms spread over six floors, the smart and elegantly designed Park Hyatt Milan also has a range of fantastic suites, with its Terrace Suites, Montenapoleone Suite and Duomo Suite boasting exclusive panoramic terraces. For food, you can take your pick from gourmet Mediterranean restaurant Pellico 3 Milano, all-day dining outlet La Cupola, or the Mio Lab Cocktail Bar come sundown. Centrally located close to the designer shops and art and cultural attractions, the concierge can organise a range of tailored trips to suit. 

From £889 per night.

Armani Hotel

Stylishly reflecting the simplicity and sophisticated comfort for which the Italian designer is famed, the gorgeous Armani Hotel is aptly located in the city’s fashion district. Take advantage of the Suite & the City package for a range of exclusive benefits, including credit to use in-house and branded amenities on tap. Don’t miss the ambient Armani/SPA, a luxury retreat located on the eighth floor. Spread over 1,000 square metres, relaxing in front of the panoramic views is the perfect way to unwind after a signature treatment, workout, or swim. Armani/Ristorante and the exclusive Armani/Bamboo Bar both offer up exquisite refined Italian cuisine and cocktails.

From £1,112 per night.

Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano

Grand and ornate, this beautiful Milanese palace will certainly make you feel like royalty. Sweeping staircases, dazzling marble, original historic artworks and rich, luxurious fabrics abound, while the 54 rooms and 41 suites at Palazzo Parigi, inspired alternately by Milanese or Parisian style, all include terraces and balconies with views of the Duomo, Sforzesco Castle or the Porta Nuova cityscape. From the in-house gourmet restaurant to the bistro, as well as the private garden dining room, you’ll only eat top quality cuisine. And, of course, no stay would be complete without some solid hours at the Grand Spa, the largest and most spectacular the city has to offer, with an enormous pool and various hammam, steam, sauna and shower rooms.

From £1,216 per night.

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