Canalside courtyard sanctuary
A leafy central courtyard buffers this former railing house from the lively hum of the Naviglio Grande.
“This beautifully renovated building from the 1700s is Milan’s only waterfront hotel.”
What it’s good at
Notable
An eighteenth-century Milanese railing house restored under the supervision of Milan Fine Arts.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This charming 18th-century building, with its interior courtyard and its hybrid historic-contemporary interior design, offers a welcome break from Milan’s urban pace.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Outside the front entrance, the canal towpath fills with lively aperitivo bars, art galleries, and neighborhood trattorias.
The rooms
Rooms have dark timber ceiling beams and parquet floors, looking onto either the water or the quiet inner garden.
Restaurant Bugandè
Named after the canal's historic washerwomen, Bugandè serves traditional Lombard dishes beneath exposed brick and timber beams.
At the table
Mornings start with fresh pastries and jams on the veranda, followed by evening aperitivo before dinner.
How it began
Restoration under Milan's Fine Arts board preserved the eighteenth-century structure's original balustrades, timber, and exposed brickwork.
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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.