Kiki Deere
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Kiki Deere is a freelance travel writer who contributes to a wide range of newspapers and magazines.
Hotel Review
Rosa Grand, Milan, Italy
WHAT WE LOVE...
This large four-star hotel is tucked away behind the imposing Duomo, with a white and rose granite front to match the pink-hued marble of the cathedral. Within, gold, pink and silver dominate, creating a warm and sleek feel. Italian furnishings are locally made, while abstract works of art add splashes of colour to the walls. With luxury apartments and 331 rooms spread out over four buildings, the hotel is not small - you're bound to get lost at least once in the maze of corridors. The hotel's signature colours continue in the rooms, with contemporary furnishings and attractive bathrooms with travertine marble washbasins. Menus at the three restaurants were developed in collaboration with Eataly, the country's vast food emporium that prides itself on sourcing local produce from small suppliers.
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THE DETAILS
Location
We love the superb, central location, with all major sights within easy reach. Despite the hubbub of central Milan, the hotel is tucked away on a relatively quiet square, and feels calm and peaceful.
The hotel is on Piazza Fontana, a short walk from the Duomo and the shops of Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II.
By plane: fly to Milan Malpensa from London (1 hour 50 mins) and Manchester (2 hours 5 mins). The hotel is around an hour's drive from the airport. You can also fly from London to Milan Linate (1 hour 50 mins) and drive 25 minutes from the airport. Parking available on-site for €50 per day. skyscanner.net
Style & Character
The hotel is perfect for guests travelling for business or leisure, seeking a central location and sleek but unpretentious surrounds. We love the laidback feel of the place - not so common in central Milan!
Service & Facilities
We love that the friendly staff go out of their way to make guests feel at home.
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Fitness centre
- Spa
- Sauna
- On-site parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Rooms
The hotel's Duomo Apartments, some with private terraces, are perfect for short or extended stays. You'll have access to all the hotel facilities, including the wellness area, room service, housekeeping and meeting rooms. The pillow menu is great for difficult sleepers with back and neck problems.
Family, Deluxe, Grand Deluxe, Junior Suite, Panoramic Junior Suite, Rosa Grand Suite, Presidential Suite, Duomo Apartments, Penthouse Apartments
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, bathrobe and slippers, tea and coffee facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi
Food & Drink
We love Chef Pettè's creative twist on Milanese and Italian classics - his spaghetti ai tre pomodori e basilico (artisanal spaghetti from Gragnano with three varieties of tomato) is a firm favourite. Sfizio by Eataly, with its outdoor terrace on Piazza Fontana is our favourite of the restaurants - it's a pleasant spot to enjoy a bite on a warm day.
Sfizio: seasonal, Italian cuisine, menu changes daily. Open for lunch and dinner.
Grand Lounge & Bar: light mains, club sandwiches, hamburgers, salads. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Mains from €14.
Roses: breakfast. Open daily.
Roses Pizza & More: pizzas, piadinas, salads. Open daily for lunch. Mains from €9.
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