Italy · 20 handpicked hotels
Italy's capital of fashion and design takes its hotels as seriously as its runway shows. From historic palaces near the Duomo to cutting-edge design hotels in Porta Nuova, Milan's finest stays are as polished as the city itself.
Our selection
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Set in the 1870 Galleria, the Park Hyatt is the most central and most glamorous hotel in Milan. The spa, Camparino breakfast and proximity to La Scala are all unmatchable.
Via Gesù
A 15th-century convent in the heart of the fashion district with an extraordinary cloister garden and one of Milan's finest restaurants. The Milanese fashion world's favourite hotel.
Via Manzoni
Giorgio Armani's personal vision of a hotel: minimal, rigorous and impeccably tailored. The spa, rooftop terrace and Armani Ristorante are all essential Milan experiences.
Via Privata Fratelli Gabba
Set in a former 18th-century convent with a magnificent garden, the Bulgari brought a new standard of Italian luxury to Milan on its opening. Still unmissable.
Via Andegari
Five 18th-century townhouses combine into one of Milan's finest hotels. The spa, Seta restaurant and beautifully appointed rooms make this a benchmark for the city.
Piazza della Repubblica
A grand early 20th-century building on the Piazza della Repubblica with an extraordinary glass dome, beautiful spa and the confidence of a long-established luxury hotel.
Piazza Duca d'Aosta
A historic Milanese luxury hotel restored to its original 1932 splendour. The Michelin-starred GALLIA restaurant and spa are among Milan's finest.
Porta Genova
Karim Rashid's high-concept design hotel on the Navigli canals. The rooftop, music recording studios and bold pink aesthetic make this an utterly original Milan address.
Brera
A neoclassical palace in the chic Brera neighbourhood with a private garden, rooftop terrace and the intimate scale of a well-run boutique hotel.
Via Monte Grappa
Jeremy Scott's wildly imaginative rooms designed around fairytale and fashion themes. The garden restaurant and theatrical interiors make this a genuinely unique Milan experience.
Corso di Porta Nuova
A 16th-century palace elegantly converted with a magnificent spa, rooftop garden, Michelin-starred restaurant and the grandeur of old Milanese aristocratic life.
La Scala
A sustainable boutique hotel adjacent to La Scala opera house with charming music-themed rooms, an excellent rooftop and the most perfectly operatic address in Milan.
Corso Sempione
A sophisticated hotel in the cultural heart of Milan near the Triennale design museum, with a beautiful garden, spa and rooms for the discerning design-conscious traveller.
Via della Moscova
A classic Milanese hotel with an old-world atmosphere, beautiful rooms and a position that puts the fashion district, Brera galleries and Duomo all within easy reach.
Piazza Fontana
Steps from the Duomo, with an elegant rooftop terrace, beautiful interiors and one of Milan's most convenient addresses for first-time visitors to the city.
Fiera di Milano
An innovative hub hotel adjacent to the new fairgrounds, popular during Milan design and fashion weeks with excellent facilities and easy access to the city.
Via Silvio Pellico
Room Mate's Milan outpost combines playful design with central location and genuine value in a category where Milan's offering can be expensive.
Via Aristotile Fioravanti
A contemporary luxury hotel near Corso Como with a rooftop pool offering extraordinary Milan skyline views and a restaurant championing local Italian producers.
Piazza Einaudi
A romantic neo-Gothic palace with fairytale-themed rooms, a spa and one of Milan's most distinctive and characterful hotel personalities.
Porta Nuova
The second Bvlgari Hotel in Milan with an updated design aesthetic, striking contemporary interiors and the highest standards of Italian hospitality.