Must-see hotels in Milan

One of the best addresses in Milan, the Four Seasons sits within a 15th-century convent wrapped around a delightful colonnaded garden. Original frescoes,…

Now you can bed down in the 15th-century palazzo where Leonardo himself lodged while painting The Last Supper. Six boutique apartments run by Portaluppi’s…

With balconies overhanging the Naviglio Grande and striking vintage furniture selected by collector Raimondo Garau, this canalside hotel offers a touch of…

Set in a beautifully restored neo-Gothic palazzo with high, vaulted halls and steel-grey marble fireplaces, this is finally a design hostel worthy of…

A breath of fresh air in Milan's stiffly suited centre, this is the best hostel in town (and hands down the most social). Entrance is through its lively…

Can't drag yourself away from concept shop Corso Como? You don't have to – the palazzo's three guest rooms (mini-apartments with bedroom, bathroom and…

Step back in time in this beautiful 1930s apartment with rosette floor tiles, cast-iron radiators and Ariel Soule artworks. Host Franz Iacono has…

Rising from the ruins of the historic Palazzo Kramer, which was destroyed during WWII, Palazzo Parigi is now one of Milan’s most opulent hotels with 98…

Chic design accommodation, a stone’s throw away from the Duomo, showcases the unique aesthetic of celebrated Spanish designer and architect Patricia…

Just as the adjacent Botanical Gardens were used to develop medicines, the first Bulgari hotel serves up a rejuvenating tonic, with its cool, calming…

Armani's flagship hotel rises above Via Manzoni like a New Age temple, attracting acolytes who slip into its branded lifestyle as easily as they do its…

Check in to this rustic 'farmhouse' in downtown Milan. Four comfortable rooms offer simply styled accommodation with distressed walls and functional…

The bigger sibling to award-winning Ostello Bello , this hostel has the same cool style, excellent service and friendly vibe. It also has a convenient…

Hot on the heels of the co-working trend is this co-living artists' residence and guesthouse styled by Stella Orsini, who’s imbued its 10 rooms with a…

Part of the Dorchester group, this unrepentantly ostentatious five-star attracts a who's who of movers and shakers and an international celebrity…

Milan's original design hotel, the rooms at the Spadari are miniature galleries showcasing the work of emerging artists. The hotel itself is the creation…

In a former police station you’ll find this artsy hostel and bistro with oodles of charm. Decor is a mix of jumbled recycled materials, rooms are basic…

While it may lack the flights of fancy that many Milan design hotels boast, this brand new three-star property has lots of nice touches and very…

The first notable hotel to open in Chinatown is this modernist, eco-sustainable place with jasmine trailing down its balconies. Inside, Molteni&C…

This boutique B&B doesn't have a sign out the front, making it feel like you're visiting a friend's place. What it does have is lots of character in its…