What it is

Buzzy and sleek but still intimate.

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 Bulgari should be your pied-à-terre. Tucked away on a side street in artsy Brera, the 58-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 black, cream and mocha. 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 Ristoraunt - A voluptuous gastronomic journey into the aromas and flavors of Chef Roberto Di Pinto’s cuisine

Il bar - Features a wide range of drinks

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

The Apertif - Serves savory bites and great cocktails

Dom Pérignon Lounge & Raw Bar - A vibrant atmosphere with raw fare and an extensive wine list

Location

Brera, a short walk from the designer shopping on Via Montenapoleone and the Teatro alla Scala.