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Thu, 9 April 2015
Milan: City Guide
Milan is a concoction of flavours, fashion trends, architecture and industry. The city is truly a product of its inhabitants – considered some of the best artisans, architects, chefs and fashion designers on the planet.
Italians possess a detail-oriented capacity to work and create, which is what makes the Mediterranean country a world leader in creative design and innovation. Few other places do this fact more justice than the artistically chaotic and urban city of Milan.
The historical centre of Milan is the beating heart of these traditions, which fan out in all directions from the Piazza del Duomo. Milan offers it all, without ever deviating from its traditional retro-chic stamp, striking a perfect balance with its fashionista industriousness, all within the embrace of ruins from the 19th and 20th century.
To Stay
Bulgari Hotel
A wonderfully modern hotel with a hidden gem of a garden. Despite the contemporary architecture and interior this hotel is welcoming, elegant and comfortable. A great place for tea or late lunch in the garden, dinner should not be missed. Rooms from £419 per night
- +39 02 805 8051
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Hotel Principe de Savoia
A historical hotel in Milan with incredible service. Even though the interiors are modern, a sense of history fills the atmosphere – crystal chandeliers, antique furniture and old-school service. Simple but timeless. Rooms from £111 per night
- +39 02 62301
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Hotel Diana Majestic
Perfectly located in the middle of the shopping, business and cultural heart of Milan. This hotel is small but has top-quality service, beautiful rooms and public spaces. Be sure to spend some time in the pool area. Rooms from £200 per night
- +39 02 20581
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Straf Hotel
A traditional Milanese façade mixed with a modern interior makes Straf Hotel & Bar the ideal stay for the arty, fashionable traveller. The rooms are sleek and clean – think mirrored walls, modernist artwork and darkwood furniture. Located close to the Duomo with a lively bar and Euro-Asian fusion restaurant onsite, this 60 room hotel is ideal for exploring the city. Breakfast is included as well as a finger-food buffet every evening. Room from £166 per night.
- +39 02 805081
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Four Seasons Milan
An oldie but a goodie. Top service, incredible rooms and an unbeatable location. You always know that you are in for a treat at the Four Seasons Milan, but it does come with a hefty price tag. Rooms from £425 per night
- +39 02 77088
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Nhow Hotel
This iconic building was designed by Matteo Thun and is situated in Via Tortona. Its cosy, artistic atmosphere is the perfect base from which you can discover everything that the design district has to offer.
- +39 02 489 8861
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Armani Hotel
In close proximity to the Milan Cathedral and a quick jog from Montenapoleone, is this luxury hotel. The Armani Hotel is also convieniently located in Milan’s historical Brera District – a wonderful area where you can explore the town’s local artisans. The hotel’s chic, modern rooms and suites are all designed by Giorgio Armani. Under the Hotel you can find Nobu, a sleek, minimalist restaurant, for creative Japanese fare & sushi, in an Armani-designed space.
- +39 02 8883 8888
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Grand Hotel et de Milan
Its name says it all. This elaborate hotel created inside of a landmark 1860s building, mixes old architecture and new vintage-inspired furnishings to create an atmosphere that nods at the hotel’s history. Its bar – Caruso – does traditional Milanese dishes with fresh, new twists. A four-minute walk will get you to La Scala theatre and only six minutes further is the Royal Palace of Milan.
- +39 02 723141
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Santa Marta Suites
Santa Marta Suites offers a cosy, personal hotel experience. They consider their guests as family, and are within walking distance to the Duomo. It’s in smack dab in the historic center of Milan in a part of town where you can still recognize traces of the ancient Roman city. Take a moment to visit their rooftop terrance and enjoy the sweeping view of the city.
- +39 02 4537 3369
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Bulgari Hotel
Hotel Principe di Savoia
Hotel Diana Majestic
Straf Hotel
Four Seasons Milan
Nhow Hotel
Armani Hotel
Grand Hotel et de Milan
Santa Marta Suites
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