Park Hyatt Milan: 5-Star Luxury Next To Italy’s Oldest Shopping Mall

Park Hyatt Milan offers a blend of Italian style and European hospitality that matches the elegance of its iconic next-door neighbor, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which houses renowned Italian and international luxury brands.

Constructed during the same period as the landmark Galleria, the property has a storied past dating back to the 1870s. It was once a palazzo and then became the first large Italian department store before it was reimagined as a luxury hotel in 2003.

The building sits on a world-class parcel revitalized by a meticulous two-year, €20 million makeover in 2022. Tastefully updated guestrooms and public spaces preserve Baroque architectural and Milanese design elements as well as the ambiance of the past.

Because of its premier location (with direct access to the Galleria), many points of interest are within walking distance of the hotel. These include the Piazza del Duomo, Teatro alla Scala Opera House, the Via Monte Napoleone (high fashion street), La Rinascente (department store), and the legendary Camparino Bar.

Numerous other bars, bistros, restaurants, pasticcerias, gelaterias and shops are nearby. The hotel is a two-minute walk from the Metro station.

Attentive Service Starts At The Front Step

Centrally located in the heart of the bustling city, the six-story hotel is small enough to feel intimate, with only 108 guestrooms, including 26 magnificent suites. It has hosted scores of statesmen and celebrities, including the Obamas, Angela Merkel, Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake.

Upon entering, a doorman and bellman greet every guest, giving them their first glimpse of the personal service they’ll receive throughout their stay.

Knowledgeable concierge staff is always available to assist, and the multilingual team can help plan activities to experience the city’s wealth of art and culture. Non-obtrusive, twice-daily housekeeping assures that guests can expect impeccably clean guestrooms.

A Temple Of Milanese Style And Taste

Entering the hotel, guests can’t help but gaze up at the striking, light-filled, nearly 30-foot-high glass dome atop the circular La Cupola lounge that mimics the one in the Galleria. It’s set in the building’s former courtyard.

With a 9.4 rating on The Fork, this all-day dining venue has nicely spaced tables conducive to relaxation or informal meetings. The menu offers many local Milanese specialties with excellent service.

Italian breakfasts are always a sensory and gustatory delight, and this one is no exception with freshly squeezed juices, assorted sweet and savory pastries, meats and cheeses, made-to-order smoothies, and breakfast dishes to order.

The soothing neutral colors of the hotel’s interior reflect the same beige and gray facade of the Duomo, complemented by oak parquet floors and travertine walls. A subtle, signature scent created by Florentine perfumer Lorenzo Villoresi wafts through the air.

A dozen different room and suite categories offer guests choices at various price points. All feature plush beds with Italian linens, large closets with storage, spacious marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and walk-in rain showers, and every amenity one might find in the most upscale hotel in the U.S. (including washcloths).

The hotel’s AQVAM Spa is an oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation, offering facial and body treatment rooms with individual shower cubicles and a fitness center for workouts.

Park Hyatt Milan’s Pleasures For The Palate

Food always tastes better in Italy, and Park Hyatt Milano assuages any negative attitudes travelers may have about hotel restaurants.

In addition to meals at La Cupola, guests shouldn’t miss the dining experience at the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant, Pellico 3 Milano. The restaurant is set in a beautiful space designed by architect Flaviano Capriotti.

The new Executive Chef, Guido Paternollo, has developed a seasonal menu that relies on the finest local ingredients. Building on traditional recipes and techniques, his inventive dishes showcase the culinary heritage of Milan past and present.

Dishes are so beautifully executed and plated that they seem like works of art. Sommeliers offer excellent pairing suggestions to enhance the meal before, during and after.

The contemporary Mio Lab Cocktail Bar with a green marble counter, open from noon to after midnight, is lively in the early evening, with guests and locals enjoying aperitivos or creative cocktails.

Elevated La Dolce Vita Experiences

Milan, the epicenter of Italian fashion and style, is known for its abundant artistic, historical, and cultural treasures. Partnering with a local limousine service, the hotel offers bespoke private tours to area attractions, including the Milan Fashion District and the Serraville Designer Outlet (the largest luxury outlet in Europe boasting over 300 brands).

Guests can immerse themselves in the city’s art and culture with visits to the Pinacoteca De Brera, Santa Maria della Grazie Church (home to da Vinci’s The Last Supper), Triennale di Milano (the contemporary art museum), the Duomo, Castello Sforzesco (once a fortress, now home to seven museums), and Villa Necchi Campiglio, an impressive villa built in the 1930s with an art collection.

The concierge team also creates other experiences in the city and surrounding area, including customized itineraries for those short of time.

The Perfect Perch In Milan

Part of an exclusive collection of Park Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide, the hotel is ranked at the top of the 26 categories managed under the umbrella of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation brand.

Guests at Park Hyatt Milan are treated royally from the moment they enter until they depart. The beauty of the hotel, the comfort of the rooms and suites and the quality of the dining experiences, coupled with the convenient location in the heart of Milan, guarantees that any stay will feel all too brief.