What it is

Buzzy and sleek but still intimate. You'll feel as if you've stepped into Milan's chicest members club.

What it isn't

Chock-full of family-friendly features.

What we think

There’s something about Milan that makes you want to dress a little sharper, put on some big sunglasses and listen to your heels click on Italian marble. If you’re playing the part of a chic Milanese (or if you really are one), the Bvlgari should be your pied-à-terre. Tucked away on a side street between Brera and Montenapoleone, the 61-room hideaway is housed in a former 18th-century palazzo. But banish all thoughts of Old World opulence: Antonio Citterio’s interiors are contemporary and refined, with furniture from Flexform and B&B Italia and a subdued palette of mocha, saffron and green. Locals frequent the buzzy Il Bar and its garden, a gloriously leafy setting for an aperitivo or post-dinner cocktail. The rooms are serene, residential and flooded with light, thanks to the oversize windows with views to the garden.

You're here because

You want a hotel that’s like a pair of designer sunglasses: sexy and stylish on the outside, but allowing you to retreat in privacy.

The Moment

You slip into the carved stone tub for a hot bath, with the window flung open and the curtains blowing in the breeze, and a freshly mixed negroni perched on the table beside you.

By Allison DiLiegro

Restaurants & Bars

Il Ristorante – Niko Romito - A voluptuous gastronomic journey into the aromas and flavors of the three-Michelin-starred Chef Niko Romito, whom of which created his own concept around contemporary Italian cuisine for Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts

The Bvlgari Bar - A generous oval bar in black resin dominates this cocktail bar in Milan, set against a spectacular glass wall that opens onto the serene luminosity of the private garden. The cocktail hour takes on the flavor of the classic Italian aperitivo

The Bvlgari Lounge - Offers a large selection of wines and light fare

Il Giardino – A 4,000 square meter private garden, A meeting place not only for hotel guests but for in-the-know Milanese

The Gazebo - In the warmer months, guests may dine in Il Gazebo, a beautiful outdoor setting located in a discreet corner of Il Giardino. Hidden behind a tall hedge of red beech trees, the cozy private dining area is perfect for special occasions or just a memorable evening with friends. Il Gazebo features a dedicated menu that is served on elegant Ginori 1735

Location

A private street in downtown Milan, near Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga and the Accademia di Brera.