Gran Duca di YorkvsMandarin Oriental, Milan
Both Gran Duca di York and Mandarin Oriental, Milan are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Milan ranks slightly better than Gran Duca di York. Mandarin Oriental, Milan is ranked #17 in Milan with approval from 7 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Gran Duca di York
Via Moneta, 1, 20123 Milan
From $204/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"The midsize rooms are simple, with hideous 1970s built-in units, tile floors, and plush easy chairs -- a few even get small terraces." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Offers smiley service and 33 small, breezy rooms (some with balconies) with plump beds and neat, marble bathrooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This 18th-century palazzo is close to Piazza del Duomo and the best designer shops. It has retro bathrooms and cheerful ochre-coloured rooms that are quite compact in size."
Time Out
"Situated within easy walking distance of piazza del Duomo, yet away from the traffic, the hotel offers great value - by Milan standards." Full review
BlackBook
"A simple hotel, void of invasive, technological distractions, Gran Duca di York is a true getaway in the city’s center."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"For a romantic stay in Milan, the three-pearl, 33-room Gran Duca di York is a solid bet." Full review
Fodor's
"Spare but classically elegant and efficient rooms are arranged around a courtyard—four have private terraces—and are an exceptional value." 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