For nearly a century, the neoclassical Gem has been the benchmark for all of Milan. Allure abounds as you arrive through the enormous black and gold revolving doors which cannot be locked – during Covid, staff remained in place as the revolving doors are a cultural institution! You know you have arrived as you twirl through the elegant entryway!

Despite its size, it feels like a boutique property. The height of glamour and a Milanese symbol of sheer excellence, the newly refurbished foyer, feels like a petite salon. If you check in early, take a cozy seat in Il Salotto. The heart and soul of the hotel. The recently renovated lounge is an elegant well-lit salon, relax and watch the world go by. Or for a quick meet up with friends, feel Milan live and breathe around you. Help is at your beck and call. All day dining and of course, afternoon tea.  A rotating gallery of artisan photographers transforms the walls. Artisan photographer Max Cardelli transforms Il Salotto into a thought-provoking viewing gallery for a brand-new series of complex portraits. Do try the exclusive Principe tea blend. Five-star luxury from the first moment! I love the gorgeous custom Murano glass chandeliers, designed by one of the oldest glass firms in the world. If only this salon was around the corner from me, I would be perched here often! 

Wellness: Welcome to a world of tranquility. With one of the most incredible views across Milan, this is the penthouse way to work out and relax. Think of the spa as your oasis of relaxation. I spent an afternoon here, savoring a long restful body treatment, an osmotic Bliss massage in the tranquil cocoon of the spa, followed by a little sit for the sublime sunset. This is an experience to remember. After you’ve enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing spa ritual, take a seat on Club 10’s lovely terrace to see Milan smoldering into sunset.

The suites are opulent; I’ve shared the marvelous Penthouse must do winter escape! Two favorites besides the OTT penthouse… a Principe terrace suite, opulence with a private terrace! Piazza della Republica view, lots of natural light and unmistakable Italian charm. A neoclassical soul is woven through this beautiful room, with heavy tasseled curtains, rich wood paneling and hand-painted frescoes depicting historic Milan.

My personal favorite, particularly chosen for my stay by my dear Rep… a Principe Suite, as rosy as can be. in a noble location, this masterpiece corner suite with a massive bedroom and living room, my own little Milanese apartment! My sumptuous Principe Suite is a rose-colored reflection of the rich colors of La Scala, a tribute to Maria Callas who stayed here when she performed at the famed Opera House, where else do you find history combined with modern day luxury?! Principe di Savoia, Milan! It will be hard to leave the sumptuous hotel rooms  — from the thick, plush carpeting to the pillow-like beds, the ornately designed spaces are a haven. Jewel-tone hues run rampant in all 257 rooms and 44 suites, tastefully decorated in soft, snuggly velvet and rich damask fabrics, antique wood and polished marble furniture pieces and original 19th-century oil paintings.

The Principe’s close proximity to La Scala, the world’s most fêted opera house, has undoubtedly helped lure legends of the stage through its doors; Maria Callas, the most lauded diva of her time, chose to hold court here, while Ray Charles had exacting requirements for a particular dessert from home that could only be met by the hotel’s chefs. Milan was Frank Sinatra’s kind of town, and his affection for it was matched only by his fondness for the Principe’s famously lavish Presidential Suite. — Since the Roaring Twenties, movers, shakers and cognoscenti of film, music and fashion have stayed at Milan’s oldest and most famous hotel.

The Hotel Principe di Savoia – is part of the exclusive Dorchester Collection.

Highly Recommend!