From art and design fairs to fashion weeks, Milan, Italy, buzzs year-round. Depending on your reason for visiting the Italian city, finding the right hotel can help set the stage for the rest of the trip. Whether visiting for the runway, on a business trip or for a wellness escape, find the right Milan hotel for you.

For the Business Traveler

The Square Milano Duomo is a more corporate-leaning property in the heart of Milan. Located in a restored 1940s building, the hotel features guestrooms and suites adorned with understated, elegant designs, many with balconies. Dedicated meeting rooms and event spaces allow business travelers to enjoy everything in one place. All three meeting rooms have natural light and are equipped with a sound system and monitor for projection. The hotel lies just steps from Piazza Missori and the Duomo, ensuring easy access to the city’s financial district and cultural highlights.

Hotel Calimala Milano © Itamar Ginsburg

For the Fashion Lover

Recently opened Hotel Calimala Milano is like a massive work of art. Every piece in the hotel, from furniture to lighting to site-specific artwork, was custom built as an ode to the fashion capital of Italy, sure to inspire guests with an affinity for fashion. Accommodations range from single rooms to penthouse suites, many with terraces overlooking the city skyline. Next spring, the hotel welcomes FIVE, a two-tier rooftop restaurant and bar. The hotel currently offers a rooftop swimming pool and espresso bar downstairs.

For the Wellness Seeker

Portrait Milano turned a 16^th-century seminary into one of the city’s most talked about retreats. Part of Lungarno Collection, this sanctuary features guestrooms and suites, all arranged around one of Europe’s largest private courtyards. Of course, the focal point of the hotel is Longevity Spa, a 6,500-square-foot wellness spa offering cutting-edge treatments, a peaceful pool, sauna and steam facilities. The hotel is also home to a 24-hour gym and two restaurants.

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For the City Explorer

Travelers wishing to make their hotel more of a platform to best experience the city should consider Hotel Milu Milano. This hotel blends restored, 19^th-century architecture with modern touches. Each room is styled differently, complete with art by Carmel Ilan. The deal maker at this hotel? Its location in the middle of everything, providing easy access to Milan’s galleries, boutiques and cultural scene.