Hotel
Park Hyatt Milan
A five-star hotel with 108 rooms and suites beside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, steps from the Duomo, with a cocktail bar and restaurants.
Grand Hotel et de Milan
A grand hotel open since 1863 near La Scala and Via Montenapoleone, where Giuseppe Verdi lived for 27 years, with 95 rooms and suites.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic luxury hotel
- Area
- Quadrilatero della Moda, Milan, Italy
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- grandhoteletdemilan.it
Good to know
- 72 rooms and 23 suites
- Don Carlos restaurant
- Caruso Nuovo Bistrot
- Gerry's Bar
- Meeting rooms
Why we recommend it
The Grand Hotel et de Milan is the most historic of Milan's luxury hotels and has been receiving guests since 1863. It stands on Via Manzoni, between La Scala and the start of Via Montenapoleone, and its long association with music makes it a natural choice for opera lovers. Giuseppe Verdi lived and composed here for 27 years and died in the hotel in 1901, and the tenor Enrico Caruso made recordings in a suite here. The hotel was also the first in Milan to offer a telegraph service.
Inside, the atmosphere is classic rather than minimalist. A wrought-iron staircase spirals up through five floors, and the 72 rooms and 23 suites and junior suites combine classic decor with updated technology. Several suites are named after figures linked with the hotel's history, including Verdi. The hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
Dining is a highlight. The Don Carlos restaurant, named after one of Verdi's operas, offers intimate fine dining in the evening and is a traditional choice after a performance at La Scala. The Caruso Nuovo Bistrot focuses on Mediterranean cooking and has a veranda and outdoor seating, while Gerry's Bar is a sophisticated lounge for an aperitivo or a nightcap.
Rates are high, as you would expect for a five-star hotel in the fashion district, and the hotel fills up during fashion weeks, Design Week and the opening of the opera season in December, so book early.
For opera lovers, staying here is part of the experience: the walk to La Scala takes only a few minutes, so you can dine before a performance and return easily afterwards. Milan charges a city tourist tax per person per night, which is usually paid at the hotel and is not always included in online prices, so check the total when you book.
The hotel suits couples, music lovers and travellers who prefer history and character to contemporary design. La Scala, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Museo Poldi Pezzoli are all within a few minutes' walk, and the Villa Invernizzi, where flamingos stroll on the lawn, is about ten minutes away. The Montenapoleone stop on metro line M3 is right outside, giving easy access to the Duomo, Centrale station and the rest of the city.
Grand Hotel et de Milan FAQs
How old is the Grand Hotel et de Milan?
It has welcomed guests since 1863.
Did Verdi stay here?
Yes. Giuseppe Verdi lived and composed in the hotel for 27 years and died here in 1901.
How many rooms are there?
72 rooms and 23 suites and junior suites.
Where can I eat?
The Don Carlos restaurant, the Caruso Nuovo Bistrot and Gerry's Bar.
Is it close to La Scala?
Yes, La Scala is a few minutes' walk away.
Is it a member of a hotel group?
It is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
How do I get there by metro?
The Montenapoleone stop on line M3 is right by the hotel.
What is nearby?
La Scala, Via Montenapoleone, the Galleria and the Museo Poldi Pezzoli.