© Milan Grand Hotel, Milan
© Milan Grand Hotel, Milan
© Milan Grand Hotel, Milan
© Milan Grand Hotel, Milan
© Milan Grand Hotel, Milan
Grand Hotel et de Milan
5-star luxury hotel in the centre of Milan
This is Milan's oldest hotel, opened in 1863, and then named the ”Albergo di Milano”. Its has been a sort of 'annex' to La Scala for many years - with some rooms even having adjoining doors to the theatre.
During the most recent important renovation work, carried out between 1990 and 1993, part of the city's great defence wall built in 250 AD by Emperor Maximian was discovered. Today, the carefully restored remains of this wall can be seen on the way down from the Don Carlos restaurant to its wine cellar. The ruins are placed at the centre of the room and are surrounded by very prestigious Italian and international wines.
Inside, the hotel is subtly refined with a captivating atmosphere, the rooms elegantly furnished with period furniture and objects of art relating to its history, parquet flooring and spacious bathrooms in Italian marble. The loving and accurate attention devoted to its decoration over the centuries helps to place it in the top rank of the enchanting modern hotels. Both modern contemporary and antique filled old rooms are on offer to guests.
The Bar
Gerry's Bar is a discreet, private and refined lounge in the heart of Milan. Perfect for a cup of tea, an aperitif, a lunch or a dinner, it becomes an after-theatre place open until late at night.
The Restaurant
The hotel has 2 restaurants. The Don Carlos pays homage to master Giuseppe Verdi, who stayed at this hotel for more than twenty years. In an intimate and refined setting, re-created by paintings, sketches and scene-paintings from the la Scala Theatre musuem, the Don Carlos serves Italian traditional cuisine under the light of its antique silver chandeliers. The chef, in charge of the executive management, interprets with originality and refinement simple menus taken from the flavours and fragrances of the Mediterranean tradition.
The Caruso bar, with its pleasant “jardin d'hiver”, offers a cuisine that reinterprets traditional Milanese dishes in a contemporary key. Inside the delightful veranda set in the green environment of the small square, period furniture “cohabit” with contemporary elements creating a timeless atmosphere that recalls the one of the Parisian bistros. At the beginning of 2011, the inside hall of the restaurant was renovated, leaving anyway untouched the internal structure organized on two levels, the big columns with decorated capitals and the two precious Murano chandeliers dating back to the 1920s
Visitor comments
- "My husband and I stayed here the first night of our honeymoon. This hotel went all out for us- Prosecco, chocolate covered strawberries, personal note from the hotel manager, a room that was simply outstanding! Service that was top notch. We had a great dinner in the hotel restaurant. The concierge recommended a terrific restaurant close by for lunch. The breakfast was excellent, no up charge for an omelette or eggs in addition to the ample choices at the buffet. The hotel is simply wonderful- I can't wait to return." - Trip Advisor
- "Stayed here for 2 nights at champions league weekend - fabulous hotel. Nice bar area and breakfast was very well presented. Extremely comfortable and staff very helpful - very close to main square in Milan. Shopping areas very close by and all the main brands to hand. " - Trip Advisor
- "what a great hotel to stay for a nice weekend in Milano. Location is great as it is only 5 mins walk to Duomo and the main shopping street is 1 min away from the hotel + the underground train station is right in front of the hotel which is very convenient. Room is very clean and you can obviously tell that this is truly a 5 stars by when you come back to your room after your day out and see how the room was cleaned and organised. will definitely stay here again when we come back to Milano:)" - Trip Advisor
