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.
Hotel Spadari al Duomo
A family-run four-star art and design hotel a short walk from the Duomo, one of the first hotels of its kind in Italy.
At a glance
- Type
- Family-run art and design hotel
- Area
- Duomo, Milan, Italy
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Hotel class
- 4-star
- Official site
- spadarihotel.com
Good to know
- Family-run
- Buffet breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
Why we recommend it
Hotel Spadari al Duomo is a family-run four-star hotel on Via Spadari, a street of historic food shops a couple of minutes from Piazza del Duomo. It was converted from an older building into one of Italy's first art and design hotels, a character created by Marida and her partner Urbano, and it is now run by the next generation of the family, Piero, Matteo and Margherita, together with a long-standing team.
The rooms are individually styled, with art, collectible objects, fine linens, porcelain, plants and flowers giving each a personal touch, and there are ten room types, from classic doubles to a single room aptly named Solo per te. The hotel is small and personal, with a family atmosphere that sets it apart from the larger chain hotels in the centre.
A buffet breakfast is served each morning, Wi-Fi is free throughout, and rooms have a minibar with soft drinks and flat-screen televisions. The reception is open 24 hours, which helps with late arrivals. There is no restaurant, but the streets around are full of options: the delicatessens and food shops of Via Spadari and the nearby Peck food hall are a short stroll away, and the cafés and trattorias of the Cinque Vie are within ten minutes' walk.
Prices are in the upper middle range for Milan, fair for a four-star hotel so close to the Duomo, and they rise during fashion weeks and Design Week. The hotel suits couples, solo travellers and art lovers who want character and a central location, and families can ask about larger rooms.
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 location is excellent for sightseeing on foot. The Duomo metro stop on lines M1 and M3 is about two minutes' walk away, and the cathedral and La Scala are around six minutes on foot. The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana is just around the corner on Piazza Pio XI, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Palazzo Reale and Piazza dei Mercanti are all close. From Cordusio, also nearby, metro line M1 runs directly to Cadorna for the Malpensa Express.
Hotel Spadari al Duomo FAQs
What star rating does Hotel Spadari have?
Four stars.
Is it family-run?
Yes. It is run by the founding family's next generation with a long-standing team.
What makes it different?
It was one of Italy's first art and design hotels, with individually styled rooms.
Is breakfast included?
A buffet breakfast is served; check your rate when booking.
Is there 24-hour reception?
Yes, the reception is open 24 hours.
How far is the Duomo?
About six minutes on foot; the Duomo metro stop is two minutes away.
Is there a restaurant?
No, but many cafés, food shops and restaurants are within a short walk.
What is nearby?
The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, the Duomo, La Scala, Piazza dei Mercanti and the food shops of Via Spadari.