Travel Review

The Dorchester Hotel Experience – Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan

If you think there’s nothing special about having to travel for work, you need to come to Milan and stay at Hotel Principe di Savoia. It will give you a whole new appreciation for business travel.

Constructed in a landmark building, Hotel Principe di Savoia is where old world luxury meets 21st Century technology.  The hotel caters to a variety of clientele, including extended-stay vacationers and weekend retreaters, but it has built a reputation for catering to the business traveler.

Beautiful marble entryway in Hotel Principe di Savoia
Beautiful marble entryway in Hotel Principe di Savoia

Some of the amenities that might appeal to the business traveler include WiFi Internet access in each of the rooms and desks that are virtual command centers. Out of all the 5-star hotels in Milan, Hotel Principe di Savoia has the largest meeting spaces and conference rooms. There are 11 designated meeting spaces and they can accommodate anywhere from 7 people to 700. All of your audio/visual needs come standard here, whether it’s international video-conferencing or real-time, large scale document sharing. Included with the reservation of any meeting space here is a coffee break and lunch. And, to demonstrate their understanding of truly international business travel, the hotel provides a multilingual staff to assist you.

Rendering of a meeting room in Principe di Savoia (DorchesterCollection.com)
Rendering of a meeting room in Principe di Savoia (DorchesterCollection.com)

But Hotel Principe di Savoia is also a luxurious, one-of-a-kind Dorchester hotel with features and amenities that can easily make you forget about work. Its 257 rooms and 44 suites feature large windows with scenic views, 19th Century Italian styling, luxurious linens and opulent marble bathrooms. Small pets are welcome and the hotel also provides rooms specially designed for the comfort of disabled guests.

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Work off the stress of the business day or treat yourself to a service at Club 10 Fitness and Beauty Center, a state-of-the-art fitness center and full-service spa. The penthouse-level fitness center features a heated, indoor pool and the spa offers and 12 types of massages. You can also simply head to the rooftop terrace to relax and take in some spectacular views of the city.

View from rooftop terrace at Hotel Principe di Savoia
View from rooftop terrace at Hotel Principe di Savoia

Need to get out of your room for a bit? Hotel Principe di Savoia offers complimentary limousine transportation to and from Milan’s historical city center for your convenience, and the hotel will gladly connect you with its tours and excursions services. Babysitting services are available upon request.

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When it comes to fine Italian dining, Hotel Principe di Savoia covers all bases. Acanto Restaurant offers classic Italian cuisine artfully prepared by Executive Chef Fabrizio Cadei whether you’re having a light business lunch or a sumptuous romantic dinner. If you’re looking for something a little different, Chef Alessandro Buffolino has created an a la carte menu at Acanto with more adventurous takes on the classics.

You can dine inside the restaurant under Murano glass chandeliers while watching the goings on in the show kitchen, or you can enjoy your meal on the restaurant’s outdoor veranda overlooking the hotel’s garden.

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Stop by Il Salotto Lobby Lounge for a morning espresso or after-dinner drinks. Located in the heart of Hotel Principe di Savoia, it’s another great place to go for lunch or dinner. Choose from a menu of favorites like pizza and pasta, or international fare that includes salads and sandwiches.

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And the Principe Bar is one of the most popular meeting places in Milan. With a stylish interior designed by renowned architect Thierry Despont and accented with marble, hand-made velvet and glass, the bar is where guests come enjoy classic and inspired cocktails and savory canape hors d’oeuvres.

Hotel Principe di Savoia caters to the business traveler and the leisure traveler, and is expert at blurring the line between the two. Whether you’re visiting Milan for one or the other, you’re sure to have a memorable experience.

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