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Mandarin Oriental, Milan
BACKGROUND The Mandarin Oriental is housed in four 18th-century buildings overlooking two parallel streets. It was originally a grand manor house, and later became Milan’s tax o ice and then a bank. In the courtyard, you can see the original coat of arms of Lombardy’s historic provinces.
WHAT’S IT LIKE? The hotel is modern and grand. The doormen and those at the front desk are especially attentive and warm. As you enter the lobby, you will notice the wooden interiors. The colour palette in this space includes cream, purple and green. The room corridors are lit dimly creating a relaxing and inviting feel as you make your way to your room.
WHERE IS IT? Sitting on Via Andegari in the heart of Milan, it makes the hotel centrally-located for business and social gatherings. From the hotel, you can easily reach key sites like Via Monte Napoleone, the main luxury shopping street. From here, you can also head to the Duomo di Milano and tour the church, and then pop into the famous Rinascente department store. And just beside Rinascente is Panzerotti Luini, marble, while a movable desk also functions as a dining table. Family rooms include two spacious connecting rooms that can accommodate up to four people. The Milano suite meanwhile is a onebedroom suite with oak panelling and handcrafted furniture, whereas the Premier suite includes art by Spanish artists and is a tribute to designer Giò Ponti with a living area, bedroom and guest bathroom too.
FOOD AND DRINK Seta, by chef Antonio Guida, boasts two Michelin stars. There is an indoor dining option for the colder months, whereas guests can sit in the courtyard when the weather permits. The Mandarin Garden serves mocktails as well as dishes such as ceviche di ricciola, seabass with courgettes and several salad options too. You can also order room service from an Asian-inspired menu that includes the likes of dim sums, spring rolls and noodles.
BUSINESS The hotel can provide customised business meeting setups and support with microphones, projectors and screens. It also o ers various business and secretarial services, which can be organised by the hotel’s concierge. The hotel chef can design a special menu for guests attending these business events too.
LEISURE The property’s pool will take your breath away. Located on the spa level, the rectangular pool is set in a dimly lit room. The Asian touches of the hotel are found in the spa’s interior with feng shui principles applied for higher levels of relaxation and rejuvenation. The property features six private treatment rooms including two couples’ suites, a dedicated Thai massage room as well as a spacious spa suite.
VERDICT Its location, excellent service and amenities make it a great option for those visiting the city. Allyson Portee
where you can taste the famous sweet and savoury panzerotti filling turnovers that melt in your mouth.
ROOMS There are 70 guest rooms and 34 suites. The Superior rooms are 35 sqm and adhere to the guidelines of feng shui. The bathrooms are designed using Italian
BEST FOR Michelin-star dining
DON’T MISS The spa and swimming pool
PRICE Internet prices in July showed room prices starting at approximately €1,200 and suites from €1,700
CONTACT 9 Via Andegari, 20121 Milan, Italy; mandarinoriental.com
