Galleria art showpiece
A bronze cast of The Thinker and sweeping wall frescoes welcome guests into an active art gallery set within 19th-century arcade rafters.
“There are 24 rooms in total, though the tall ceilings and mezzanine levels make them feel much more like private apartments than rooms.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Site-specific installations, hand-applied stucco Veneziano walls, and graphic murals distinguish each individually styled room.
Remarkable
Set inside the cast-iron and glass vaulted arches of the landmark 1877 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Notable
Dedicated butler-concierge service, customizable bedding options, and private balconies directly overlooking the arcade.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Most Colorful Hotels in the World, From Morocco to Guatemala
Condé Nast Traveler
2024
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Rather than imitate its ornate setting, the hotel opts for a postmodern mélange of disparate styles and eras in both art and design.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Duomo stands right next door and Teatro alla Scala is just across the corridor.
The rooms
Individually conceived rooms feature hand-applied Venetian stucco walls in distinct palettes, original artworks, parquet floors, and views directly into the glass-domed arcade.
The spa
A private wellness suite houses a sauna and treatment rooms for Ayurvedic rituals, chromotherapy, and massage.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
VIK Pellico Otto
Arched windows look straight into the Galleria arcade, where tables are set for seasonal Italian dishes and Chilean Vik wines.
Located in the heart of Milan inside the historic, iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Galleria Vik Milano acts as both a hotel and a private museum.
How it began
Vik Retreats made its European debut in 2019, converting the upper levels of Giuseppe Mengoni's landmark 1877 arcade into an art-filled hideaway.
“Owners Carrie and Alexander Vik recruited a top-notch clique of Italian, Uruguayan and international artists to install original works in each room…”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.