Palace hotels in Milan
4 palace hotels in Milan, chosen and checked by the Atlas. The grand hotels of the world: palaces on the great squares, family houses that have kept their standards for a century or more, and a few modern masterpieces.
Four Seasons Hotel Milano
A 15th-century convent in the fashion quarter, with original frescoes and cloisters a few steps from Via Montenapoleone.
Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa
A marble palazzo between Brera and the fashion district, with a private garden and a grand spa.
Bulgari Hotel Milano
Bulgari's first hotel, opened in 2004 on a private lane between Brera and Via Montenapoleone, with a hidden garden.
Mandarin Oriental, Milan
Four 18th-century buildings in the fashion quarter joined into one hotel in 2015, home to the two-star Seta.
Good to know
Book direct
The best rooms and upgrades usually go to guests who book with the hotel itself, by phone or through its own website.
Ask for the history
Grand hotels are proud of their past. Ask the concierge which suite was whose; the answer is often worth the question.
Dress for the public rooms
Bars and restaurants in palace hotels expect smart dress in the evening, and a few still ask for a jacket.