Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, MilanvsMandarin Oriental, Milan
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Mandarin Oriental, Milan. Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel ranks #10 in Milan with recommendations from 6 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan
9 Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 20124 Milan
From $258/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This 1937 bastion of Liberty-style luxury rises near the main train station...it is convenient for late arrivals or early departures." Full review
Wallpaper
"One of the world’s largest hospitality companies with over 1,162 properties to its name, Starwood Hotels and Resorts has never been short of statement accommodation." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Art Nouveau icon with Liberty-style interiors. Downstairs there’s a lobby bar, a Mediterranean restaurant, and an on-site florist." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Originally opened in 1932, the five-pearl Excelsior Hotel Gallia has an ornate, Belle Epoque exterior and an updated, glitzy interior redesigned by architect Marco Piva." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Across the road from Stazione Centrale, this five-star hotel features high ceilings and black marble fittings in the communal areas, while the modern and functional rooms are kitted out in bespoke Milanese furniture." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Excelsior Hotel Gallia, A Luxury Collection Hotel is an Art Deco landmark and a chic beacon for Milan’s latest “it” neighborhood, Porta Nuova." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"The Excelsior Hotel Gallia originally opened in 1932 and was renovated by an exclusive Milanese designer to bring it into the 21st century while maintaining its "belle epoque grandeur."..." Full review
Mandarin Oriental, Milan Show All Reviews
Via Andegari 9, 20121 Milan, Italy
From $558/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Wallpaper
"A hundred and four rooms carved out of three 19th-century piles – is just around the corner of La Scala, and within easy walking distance of the city’s smart Brera quarter." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Mere steps from famed opera house La Scala, the Mandarin Oriental combines Milanese design and Asian touches of luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
93.5
"Rooms are spread out among four beautiful restored 18th-century houses—the best being those that have access to oversized private terraces and a distinctive nod to 1940s interior design elegance." Full review
Jetsetter
"Five-star glamazon with huge rooms, a sublime spa, and a killer location a block from La Scala." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Located in Milan’s modish Montenapoleone district a stone’s throw away from La Scala Opera House, the hotel tastefully blends Italian design and furnishings with Oriental features." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Mandarin Oriental, Milan mixes timeless Milanese design with Mandarin’s signature Oriental charm and legendary hospitality." Full review
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If you book a treatment — and we suggest you do — be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes early to relax in the spa’s steam room before consulting with a therapist and experiencing the signature pre-treatment foot ritual.
Time Out
"If it’s total luxury you’re after, the Mandarin Oriental, Milan (housed in four 18th-century buildings in the Quadrilatero della Moda fashion area) may be the right place for you." Full review
Afar Magazine
"At the MO, opening this month, enjoy alfresco feasts in the courtyard terrace and plush suites with glass walls that go from clear to opaque with the push of a button." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
1.0
"With rooms and suites and a prime location in central Milan, this Mandarin Oriental outpost is a favorite among visitors to Italy." Full review
i
No matter which accommodation you choose, previous guests said you'll have access to top-notch service and impeccable facilities.
Travel + Leisure
"The feng shui-designed rooms offer everything you'd expect from the luxury brand, and then some, with high, wide-backed beds clad in textiles for a Milanese look."
Milan Travel Guide
July 7, 2021