Milan, Italy

Portrait Milano Hotel

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What’s the hotel in a nutshell?

A living embodiment of Milan’s transformation, the 2023 Portrait Milano Hotel positions itself at the city’s luxurious epicentre within the acclaimed Fashion Quadrilateral. With a storied past stretching back to its origin as Europe’s oldest seminary, the hotel is a spectacular manifestation of the city’s rebirth. Legendary architect Michele De Lucchi took charge of the restoration while renowned designer Michele Bonan, paying homage to Milan’s golden design age, ingeniously injected contemporary allure into the historic architecture. The result? An opulent destination that harmonises its rich heritage with an air of modernity.

What are the rooms like?

Portrait Milano Hotel’s 73 rooms and suites echo a time of opulent travel with their Art Deco-inspired design. Crafted to resemble spacious mid-century Milanese apartments, the suites blend rich walnut tones with vibrant cardinal red velvet accents. Every minute detail, from the Florentine artisan-crafted leather handles to the gleaming chrome stools nestled against the creamy Carrera marble, exudes a sense of curated luxury. Sleeping preferences are anticipated and meticulously catered to, offering a choice from a variety of pillows and intuitive, easy-to-use room controls.

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What else?

Ensuring an experience that extends beyond just a plush stay, Portrait Milano Hotel curates a blend of gastronomy, retail therapy, and wellness. Culinary offerings, led by the creative flair of rising chef Alberto Quadrio, bring a new dimension to Northern Italian cuisine at the all-day dining venue, 10_11, featuring a bar, a garden and a colonnade facing the square. Here, authentic and emotional flavours evoke memories, accompanied by mixology that harks back to the origins of the Milanese aperitif tradition. For a different dining experience, Beefbar Milano, the first Italian opening of the famous modern luxury chain, offers a cosmopolitan selection of dishes that celebrate the world’s best meats, served in an atmosphere brimming with operatic, fashionable and design-centric hints. For retail enthusiasts, there’s the Milanese fashion emporium Antonia’s and the inaugural store of So-le Studio. For wellness aficionados, the hotel features the Longevity Suite, a groundbreaking anti-ageing clinic, adding a rejuvenating facet to the Portrait Milano Hotel experience.

What’s the city like?

Located in the heart of Lombardy, Italy, the bustling metropolis of Milan is a hub of creativity, innovation and style. Once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, this city has a rich history spanning over two millennia, from the grandeur of the Middle Ages to the technological advancements of modern times. The city is famous for its fashion and design, being the home of some of the biggest fashion brands in the world, such as Armani, Versace and Prada. Major sights include the iconic Gothic cathedral, the majestic Sforza Castle and the stunning Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The city’s must-visit destinations also include the trendy Navigli district, where you can enjoy an ‘aperitivo’ by the canal, and the Brera neighbourhood, which is home to many art galleries, antique shops and fashionable boutiques.