Minimalist palazzo sanctuary
An unassuming nineteenth-century facade conceals moody minimalist interiors filled with curated contemporary art and sculpted modern furniture.
What it’s good at
Notable
Raw concrete, whitewashed brick, and vintage floorboards paired with curved furniture and custom Davide Groppi lighting.
Listed
A nineteenth-century Milanese townhouse shell concealing a quiet, residential-style retreat behind its traditional stone facade.
Listed
Set along a discreet side street between the Duomo and Castello Sforzesco, mirroring secretive Milanese residential courtyards.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
rooms that are starker, more minimalist, more sparsely modernist than the norm in this luxury-mad city.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked down a quiet side street off Via Dante, the hotel sits midway between the Duomo and Castello Sforzesco.
The rooms
Sparsely modernist rooms channel private Milanese apartments, while select suites feature deep soaking tubs set directly into the bedroom.
The spa
- Spa
- In-room massages and body treatments arranged upon request.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Segreti Café and Wine Bar
Breakfast gives way to evening aperitivo under whitewashed arches, where Italian wines and Negroni Sbagliatos accompany local snacks.
each of the 18 minimalist rooms and spacious suites are characterized by their own individualistic design ethos, articulated through a mix of contemporary and antique decor and furnishings
How it began
Architects Antonio Brizzi and Babette Riefenstahl restored this historic townhouse, trading traditional Milanese gilding for spare, industrial minimalism.
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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.