Hotel Principe di Savoia
Old-world Italian grandeur meets Art Deco glamour. Think velvet banquettes, hand-painted frescoes, marble bathrooms, and crocodile-skin writing desks. Formal enough for heads of state — Edward VIII, Queen Elizabeth II, Maria Callas, Evita Perón, and Vladimir Putin have all stayed here — but the staff make it feel surprisingly warm rather than stiff.
Request a Mosaic Room for the Lasa marble bath and handmade glass mosaics — they're among the most distinctive rooms in the house
Why It Matters
It's the hotel that every other Milan luxury property gets measured against. Nearly 100 years old, still the address of choice for fashion week power players and visiting royalty. The Presidential Suite on the 10th floor has its own private swimming pool and Pompeii-style spa — unique in Milan. The Principe Bar, redesigned by Thierry Despont in 2009, is a genuine city institution, not just a hotel lobby bar.
Open since April 1927, the Principe di Savoia is the grand dame of Milan hotels — a neoclassical landmark on Piazza della Repubblica with a stained-glass domed entrance, Murano chandeliers, heavy silk curtains, and antique furniture that has barely changed in a century. That's deliberate. The 301 rooms and suites each feel singular, drawing on collaborations with designers like Celeste Dell'Anna, Francesca Basu, and Thierry Despont. The tenth-floor Club 10 spa and pool with Porta Nuova skyline views is the kind of thing that makes guests forget they're in the middle of a city.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Deluxe Room
The entry point to the Principe. Decorated with fine furnishings and fabrics evoking 19th-century Italy, these rooms overlook the quiet streets or the courtyard — so noise is minimal. Cosy sitting area, wall frescoes, elegant marble bathroom. Soundproofed windows do real work here.
Deluxe Terrace Room
The same 19th-century Italian artisanal aesthetic as the Deluxe, but with the added bonus of a private terrace overlooking Piazza della Repubblica. Newly restored. Probably the best-value outdoor space in the hotel short of a suite.
Imperial Suite
Four suites on the 8th and 9th floors, each designed by Celeste Dell'Anna, blending contemporary and classical elements. 230 sqm of space with a large sitting room featuring a handcrafted minibar console and a crocodile-skin writing desk. The bathrooms are exceptional: Turkish bath, chromotherapy system, and massage shower.
230 sqm
Junior Suite
A meaningful step up in space — more apartment than hotel room. Art Deco glamour combined with modern style. Sliding wooden doors let you divide the space as needed. Good for longer stays.
Mosaic Room
One of the more distinctive room categories in the hotel. The Lasa marble bath and handmade glass mosaics are the standout details — genuinely beautiful craft work that feels of a piece with the hotel's broader design heritage.
Presidential Suite
On the 10th floor, the Presidential Suite is the only suite of its kind in Milan — 500 sqm with three bedrooms, a living room with fireplace (seating for six at dinner), far-reaching rooftop views, and its own private swimming pool and Pompeii-style spa. Designed by American architect Michael Stallia, the interiors pull from famous Italian landmarks: marble floors referencing St Mark's Basilica, Pompeian mosaic details, 17th-century-style wall sconces. Comes with a butler and airport transfers.
500 sqm
Principe Executive Suite
Located on the 4th and 5th floors, these suites designed by Celeste Dell'Anna feature Art Deco accents and Piazza della Repubblica garden views. The standout is the private terrace with outdoor seating — the Principe's team recommends it for a sunny breakfast.
Principe Suite
Designed by London-based Francesca Basu as a tribute to La Scala theatre's opulent aesthetic. Enter through an elegant entrance hall into a spacious sitting room with views over Piazza della Repubblica. Hand-painted frescoes, traditional Italian furniture, thoughtful lighting. The bathroom features a Lasa marble bath and a shower adorned with handmade glass mosaics.
Superior Room
Larger than the Deluxe, well-suited for triple occupancy. Rich, vibrant textiles and individual character — the Principe prides itself on no two rooms being alike, and the Superior category shows that clearly.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
From June, the Acanto restaurant garden opens for al fresco lunches with a seasonal menu by Chef Matteo Gabrielli. The Veranda Garden reopens alongside it, offering shaded outdoor space for breakfast, light lunch, or an aperitivo in the shade.
Private dining room within Acanto Restaurant, enclosed by a veil of sparkling Swarovski crystals. Available for special occasions or business dinners.
Complimentary limousine shuttle service runs every 15 minutes to Via Montenapoleone (fashion district) and La Scala opera house. Takes about 5 minutes. A genuine perk given the hotel's location north of the Duomo.
A new 2025 experience: a three-hour guided walking tour through the historic Cinque Vie district, visiting secret courtyards, hidden alleyways, and traditional workshops where crafts have been passed down for generations. Artisans include hand-painted ceramic workshops, bronze sculptors, historic Milanese jewellers, and handmade tarot card specialists. Tours are tailored to guest preferences.
A two-hour expert guided tour exploring the work and legacy of Lucio Fontana, the artist famous for slashing his canvases. Available as part of an offer package combining a two-night stay and daily breakfast.
A summer-season exclusive: a boat trip on Lake Iseo aboard a vintage Riva Aquarama — the legendary 'Cadillac of the Sea'. Set against a backdrop of mountains and alpine water, offered as part of the hotel's 2025 summer calendar.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Full business center plus 11 event spaces totaling over 1,000 sqm, accommodating both intimate meetings and large receptions.
Over 1,000 sqm of event space across 11 rooms. Suitable for intimate boardrooms through to large reception-style events.
24-hour knowledgeable concierge team; can arrange theater tickets, restaurant bookings, guided tours, and airport transfers.
Hotel garden used seasonally for Acanto restaurant al fresco dining and the Veranda aperitivo space.
Underground valet parking from €50/day. Guests mention windows are cleaned and bottled water left in the car.
Up to two small dogs welcome, maximum weight 7kg/15lbs. Daily fee of €35 per stay.
Available from Linate (20 min) and Malpensa (45 min) airports. Must be arranged 72 hours before arrival.
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