Milan, ItalyMalpensa Airport
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Sculptural fiberglass pavilion
Malpensa Airport Milan, Italy
Opened
2010
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottSculptural fiberglass pavilion
The hotel functions as an oversized design object, wrapping a continuous fiberglass shell directly into Malpensa's Terminal 1.
What it’s good at
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
A covered bridge connects straight to Terminal 1, where airport trains run directly to central Milan.
The rooms
Rooms look onto recessed courtyards that screen out terminal traffic, shaded by sculptural PVC blackout curtains.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Floor-to-ceiling windows line the heated indoor pool, with wooden loungers facing the airport grounds.
The spa and gym
Private treatment cabins handle massage rituals, and the adjacent fitness center stays open around the clock.
Il Canneto Restaurant
A six-meter crystal wine tower stands at the center of the room, which serves regional Mediterranean dishes.
At the table
Monterosa Bar pours evening drinks across an illuminated counter, and morning buffets set out fresh pastries beside the courtyard.
How it began
King Roselli Architetti conceived the building in 2006, bending industrial fiberglass panels across seven modular bays.
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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.