Marriott in Milan

Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Navigli 2024 $$$$

“Tailored Brera design house”

Central

Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Excelsior Hotel Gallia

Central Station 2015 $$$$

“Grand Deco revival”

Central

Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand →

Milan Marriott Hotel

Washington 1994 $$

“Urban conference machine”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

Duo Milan Porta Nuova Hotel

Porta Nuova 2023 $$

“Playful urban design hub”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

The Westin Palace Hotel, Milan

Porta Nuova 2021 $$$

“Midcentury piazza landmark”

Central

Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Luxe Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand →

Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

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

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

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.