Best hotels in Milan

From the moment a personal lifestyle manager whisks you to your room, it's clear this isn't your typical luxury hotel. Housed in a 1930s architectural gem, this seventh-floor urban eyrie offers sweeping views across the city's terracotta rooftops through walls of glass. The aesthetic is pure minimalist chic – think illuminated white onyx, leather-clad walls, and an almost obsessive attention to detail that extends from the perfectly pressed linens to the precise angle of each cushion.

Behind austere façades, this intimate hideaway reveals one of the city's most remarkable secrets - a 4,000-square-metre private garden that whispers tales dating back to 1305. The interiors strike an exquisite note with Zimbabwe granite, Vicenza stone, and refined oak, while design aficionados will appreciate the thoughtfully curated Antonio Citterio furnishings and jewel-inspired artwork adorning each space.

With a prime location at the heart of Italy's most fashionable city, steps from the Duomo, the Teatro alla Scala and the Fashion District, Rosa Grand offers elegant interiors, composed of clean lines and minimal furnishings in a neutral colour scheme with pops of color. Besides the rooms and suites in the main building, guests may opt to stay in the Duomo Luxury Apartments by Rosa Grand, twenty-four spectacular luxury residences with balconies and terraces overlooking the postcard-perfect Milanese landmark.