Best Design Hotels in Milan

This boutique guesthouse follows an ethos of authenticity and personalised service, catering to a new generation of travellers. It comes from Neri Baccheschi Berti, whose family launched the award-winning Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany, and it only recently became a hotel; prior to this, it had been the Legnano racing bike factory and the Baccheschi Berti family’s fashion brand studio/showroom. Guests can curl up in the sitting room with a good book from Vico Milano’s curated library, work out in the gym and spend evenings in the hotel’s speakeasy bar, sampling Baccheschi Berti award-winning organic wines and nibbling on classic Italian snacks.

So named as it’s housed in a perfume factory, Magna Pars L’Hotel à Parfum features olfactory motifs throughout its spaces. As such, each of its 60 subtly decorated suites takes on a floral, fruity, aromatic, woody or resinous theme. Some bedrooms have their own bars, libraries, seating areas with chaise longue, jacuzzi baths and outdoor terraces with sun loungers; all have paintings by up-and-coming Milanese artists. The alfresco dining room has two fireplaces and a state-of-the-art open kitchen. And, when you fancy a beverage, enter the secret door (made from copper, by artists at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera) to Liquidambar.

In the buzzing Navigli district of Milan lies the modern and luxurious Aethos Milan with 32 vintage Italian-style rooms, suites and an apartment featuring original décor. The Aethos Dependance apartment is located mere steps from the main hotel building and offers charming views of the Darsena. Guests can opt to dine in the divine ZAÏA restaurant with its Mediterranean menu which has influences from all over Italy and the countries that influenced their cuisine. Be sure to stop by the The Doping Bar for an expertly crafted cocktail by one of the inventive mixologists or take part in any of the exciting events. Aethos offers a private member’s club offering benefits in their hotels and restaurants with a club location in this hotel. The hotel also boasts a fully equipped fitness centre and diverse private event space options.

Nhow Milano, a pioneering design disrupter, is the hotel that helped shape modern-day Zona Tortona, the sought-after fashion and design district of Milan. The hotel has 246 rooms and suites and some of the best meeting spaces in the area. Set above the bold and playful nhow Milano is Vertigo Milano by Purobeach, the rooftop destination for people in the know. With its glass-bottom pool, stylish sun decks, circular plunge pools, and cocktail bar, this is no hideaway, it’s the place to be. Sunbathe, swim, sip Franciacorta, dine under the stars or dance into the night, this is Milan’s summer playground in the sky.

Hotel Indigo Milan – Corso Monforte is yet another sensational luxurious getaway to be included in IHG Hotel’s expertly curated portfolio. This boutique hotel is a short walk from the iconic Duomo of Milan and right in the heart of the historical centre. It has been beautifully designed with contemporary furnishings in each of its 51 guestrooms which are perfectly in keeping with Milan’s historical and fashionable reputation. There is a modern fitness centre complete with excellent equipment and open 24 hours a day. The on-site Restaurant Mezzo offers tasty and traditional Italian cuisine for lunches and dinners while Mezzo serves early morning breakfasts and late-night cocktails. This elegant hotel makes for the perfect venue when it comes to hosting any event and its function spaces are fully equipped with state-of-the-art for hosting sophisticated and professional meetings.

Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale is conveniently located near the bustling Milano Centrale station and offers a true Milanese experience. The pet-friendly hotel is located where old meets new and boasts 141 comfortable and contemporary guestrooms including 17 suites – two Deluxe, five Premium, five King, four Terrace, and one Skyline Suite. Exquisite food and beverages are available at the three on-site bars and restaurants – Rivington Cucina New York, Organics SkyGarden @ Cielo, and Intermezzo – where there is truly something for everyone. There is a state-of-the-art fitness centre and blissful Wellness Area for complete relaxation far removed from the lively metropolis. There are a range of options when it comes to hosting an event with Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale and sumptuous catering is on hand.