Gilded Milanese stalwart
Neoclassical public salons and Murano chandeliers become a runway for the fashion crowd during evening aperitivo and piano sessions.
“In spite of its large size, the Principe has the atmosphere of a boutique hotel — intimate, personal and private.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Silver-tray room service, an anticipatory concierge securing private viewings, and scheduled house-car transfers to the Duomo.
Remarkable
An enduring 1927 Milanese landmark where generations gather beneath Murano chandeliers for afternoon tea and aperitivo.
Notable
Principe Bar and Il Salotto draw a lively fashion-week crowd for nightly aperitivi, cocktails, and DJ sessions.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Review
Condé Nast Traveler
2022
The Principe is a classic — the Milanese hotel against which all other Milanese hotels are measured.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Piazza della Repubblica, the hotel bridges the bustling central train station with the rising glass architecture of Porta Nuova.
The rooms
Lombard-inspired interiors feature rich damasks and antique furnishings, paired with white marble bathrooms stocked with Acqua di Parma toiletries.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
On the tenth floor, a heated indoor pool and adjoining hydro-massage bath sit beneath recessed cove lighting.
The spa
The gym
Treadmills and free weights in the rooftop fitness center look directly out over the Porta Nuova skyline.
Dogs stay too.
Acanto Restaurant
Tables sit beneath Murano glass chandeliers, looking through veranda windows onto an interior garden with an eighteenth-century fountain.
Principe Bar
Circular banquettes wrap around a grand piano under a sculpted crystal chandelier designed by artist Robert DuGrenier.
How it began
Architect Cesare Tenca designed the neoclassical landmark in 1927 as a grand residence for travelers arriving at Milan's central rail hub.
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Our shorthand
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.