Principe di Savoia Hotel

Piazza della Repubblica 17, 20124, Milan

In the heart of ever-stylish Milan, flanked by magnolia-laden streets and residing proudly over Piazza della Repubblica, the Principe di Savoia blends elegant 19th-century Lombard design with a warmth that feels more like a boutique hotel. Just 20 minutes from Linate airport, it’s well-located, and has a rather decadent limo service that whizzes guests to and from the city’s hotspots, complimentary to all residents.

Open since 1927, the hotel was used as a wartime German headquarters, before being commandeered by the Americans after the Second World War. It has 257 rooms and 44 suites spread across ten floors, all designed with comfort as well as style in mind. Grand chandeliers and original 1920s Italian furniture from the first incarnation add character to guest rooms that wear rich textiles and house gigantic beds. Say ciao, bella! to lavish marble bathrooms with handmade mosaics and then buona notte with Acqua di Parma toiletries and Egyptian-cotton sheets. The sizeable suites feature hand-painted frescoes and separate seating areas, while the Presidential Suite wows with its own Romanesque bath.

Renowned for hosting regal guests (Principe di Savoia is a term used to refer to the Italian royals), high society, and the literati, be sure to spend some time people-watching over an aperitif at Principe Bar or Il Salotto lobby lounge, before dining in Fabrizio Cadei’s Acanto Restaurant, where langoustine tagliatelle and suckling pig are standout dishes. A massage in the rooftop spa, Club 10, is an absolute must. BG. Doubles from £255