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Opened in 2022, this hotel makes a perfect temporary Milan residence for those wanting to be right in the heart of the city. Off limits to the public for years, the hotel is located on the site of a former seminary dating back to the 16th century, which has been given a careful restoration by architect Michele De Lucchi and his AMDL studio. Step beyond the baroque entranceway on Corso Venezia and into a square that features bars and shops, as well as the hotel. Common areas are contemporary but classic, with the 73 rooms including some extremely spacious suites. It is also great for meetings and end-of-day drinks.

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An unashamedly bygone-era hotel that never disappoints, as comfortable as it is reliable. You might not be in the quaintest of Milan quarters but the location is unbeatable – and the service is impeccable. Located near Milano Centrale railway station, the hotel is also well connected. You can jump on a train to other parts of the country and are within easy reach of Milan’s airports. Housed in a neoclassical block dating from 1927, expect rooms to reference everything from art deco to 19th-century opulence (we’re particularly fond of the deluxe terrace room).

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Unassuming and discreet, this hotel overlooking the canal is an intimate 30-room affair – and surprisingly quiet, considering its location in buzzy Navigli. Four years of sensitive restoration were needed to revamp the 19th-century casa di ringhiera, a typical Milanese house with a shared balcony. The result, finished in 2011, is all the more tasteful thanks to the vintage furnishings chosen by collector Raimondo Garau. The main part of the hotel wraps around an internal courtyard and each floor’s railings are covered in sweetly scented jasmine. Under a coffered ceiling on the ground floor, Ristorante Bugandè serves chef Davide Brovelli’s contemporary versions of Lombard classics, including the omnipresent cotoletta (veal cutlet) and creamy risotto.

Discerning business travellers and holidaymakers flock to the 43-room Senato Hotel for its enviable location between the Giardini Pubblici and the fashion boutiques on Via della Spiga. The former residence of a family of Milanese industrialists, the five-floor neoclassical property was tastefully remodelled by local architect Alessandro Bianchi, who designed every element of the makeover, from light fixtures to furniture. Bedrooms come with oak parquet flooring, while bathrooms feature wall-to-wall grey-white Carrara marble. The understated public spaces – all of which are kitted out with custom furnishings, such as hand-worked brass lighting – include a peaceful patio used for all-day drinking and dining. Lombard influences dominate the menu and the bar serves prized bubbly from Franciacorta.

This 124-room property sports vertical gardens on two sides of its exterior, displaying an assortment of flora such as jasmine, ivy and wisteria. The interiors have been given a subdued lick of paint and feature a tasteful mix of sandstone, oak and marble. Gio Ponti armchairs sit in the lobby, while pieces from Italian brand Molteni&C are found throughout the rooms. For commanding views of the Alps, head to the top-floor breakfast area with its adjacent rooftop pool. Chef Giancarlo Morelli’s formal restaurant at ground level serves a sophisticated Lombard-centric menu.