Kiki Deere
Hotel expert
Kiki Deere is a freelance travel writer who contributes to a wide range of newspapers and magazines.
Hotel Review
Principe di Savoia, Milan, Italy
WHAT WE LOVE...
Blending classic and Art Deco features, this historic hotel a 10-minute walk from Milano Centrale train station bursts with stately elegance, with lavish interiors - think silks and velvets - and fin de siècle furnishings reflecting the best in Italian craftsmanship. The beautifully appointed rooms are adorned with hand painted frescoes and bespoke Italian furniture, with luxurious ensuite marble bathrooms adorned with glass mosaics. With its backlit wall and sculpted tinted crystal, Principe Bar has long been a favourite among celebrities, while Acanto Restaurant offers classic Italian cuisine. There's no shortage of modern comforts - the tenth-floor fitness and beauty centre is one of the city's best, complete with indoor swimming pool, rooftop terrace, sauna, steam room and state-of-the-art gym with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
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THE DETAILS
Location
You'll love being so close to the railway station and the easy access to the metro (the stop is just by the hotel entrance).
This centrally located hotel is a short walk from Milan central station, and the shops and bars of the city centre.
By plane: fly to Milan Malpensa from London (1 hour 50 mins) and Manchester (2 hours 5 mins). The hotel is around an hour's drive from the airport. You can also fly from London to Milan Linate (1 hour 50 mins) and drive 25 minutes from the airport. Free private parking. skyscanner.net
Style & Character
We love the grand, stately fittings but unpretentious atmosphere. It's perfect for those seeking classic elegance and modern comforts - you'll find business types and intellectuals rubbing shoulders with celebrities and well-heeled individuals.
Service & Facilities
The staff are friendly and laidback, making you feel at home.
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Gym
- Beauty treatments
- Spa
- Sauna
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Rooms
We love the Principe Executive Suite designed by architect and interior designer Francesca Basu, with its own terrace and gorgeous marble and mosaic bathroom. The exceptionally comfortable beds have soft, cocooning bed linen.
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Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, Acqua di Parma toiletries, TV, free Wi-Fi
Food & Drink
Acanto's leafy veranda overlooks a garden with an 18th-century fountain. The octopus spaghettone is the Chef's signature dish - a sublime creation inspired by his southern Italian roots, with octopus, carrots, leek, white wine, parsley and garlic.
Acanto: Italian cuisine, à la carte and set menu options. Dishes include roe deer with red Porto pear and turbot in sea salt crust. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mains from €44.
Il Salotto: pasta, pizza, grill, salads, all-day dining. Mains from €23.
Principe Bar: cocktails. Open daily from 6pm.
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