Aethos MilanvsAntica Locanda dei Mercanti
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Yard Hotel scores marginally higher than Antica Locanda dei Mercanti. The Yard Hotel ranks #24 in Milan with positive reviews from 5 sources like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Aethos Milan
Piazza 24 Maggio, 8, 20123 Milan
From $241/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Upscale
"Conveniently located next to a metro station (the center of Milan is 20 minutes away), this artistic hotel has a fascinating collection of objects on display." Full review
Jetsetter
"A luxe hotel in the romantic Navigli neighborhood, with a gentlemen's-club-style bar and retro charm." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A stay at boutique hotel The Yard Milano – in the city’s artsy Navigli district of Milan – feels like snooping around a Renaissance man’s retro pad." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Each room is designed around a specific sport, from golfing to boxing and horse riding, while the public spaces include the excellent ‘Doping Bar’ and a cinema lounge with original theatre seats." Full review
Fodor's
"The decor in this eclectic, extremely hip hotel at the foot of the lively Corso di Porta Ticinese and by the Navigli canals features sports memorabilia from golf, horseback riding, boxing, and others" Full review
Independent
"This quirky boutique hotel, crammed with vintage and antique furnishings, perfectly suits the bohemian atmosphere of the Navigli area"
Michelin Guide
"There’s a bit of the classic bed-and-breakfast about it...and while the interiors are impeccably designed, there’s more of a drawing-room vibe in the lobby than a public-architecture vibe " Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This stylish hotel brims with character, with dim, cosy interiors packed with curios, vintage furniture and sporting memorabilia ranging from riding boots to bowling balls" Full review
Antica Locanda dei Mercanti
Via San Tomaso, 6, 20121 Milan
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A small, cosy hotel, simple and elegant in style."
Concierge
"Good-value accommodation has always been a problem in Italy's most ostentatiously wealthy city... Which is why this upmarket guesthouse... is often booked solid."
Lonely Planet
"What it does have is lots of character in its 14 individually decorated, flower-filled rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The fact that this guest house near Cairoli castle is so bereft of signs or lights outside the 18th-century building can be taken as evidence of a different approach to accommodations." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A peaceful and pleasant inn in a pedestrian area near La Scala, Piazza del Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco and the shops."
Rough Guide
"Tucked away between the Duomo and the castle, this quietly elegant locanda offers individually decorated rooms; two even have their own roof terraces."
BlackBook
"Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti is packed with common day conveniences, yet carries a tranquil tone."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Opt for a terraced room; they have private garden terraces where breakfast can be served on request." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This understated and discreet hotel sprawls across three floors of an 18th-century palazzo"
Milan Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
Frommer's
"Elegant, light-filled MilanoSuites, set in a charming 18th-century townhouse...parquet floors and sleek white furnishings add a note of glamour to the one- and two-bedroom suites." Full review