Ostello BellovsMandarin Oriental, Milan
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Milan scores marginally better than Ostello Bello. Mandarin Oriental, Milan is ranked #17 in Milan with praise from 7 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
Ostello Bello
Via Medici, 4, 20123 Milan
From $33/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A breath of fresh air in Milan's stiffly suited centre, this is best hostel in town." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Ostello Bello is a clean, centrally located hostel with a lively atmosphere and friendly staffers that speak multiple languages." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This attractive hostel is cool, trendy and has buckets of character, with a hugely popular bar that hosts live music gigs, theatre performances and art exhibitions." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Everybody in Milan loves Ostello Bello—hipster chic, centrally located and inexpensive, but definitely not your chintzy hostel." Full review
Independent
"Central yet squeezed into a quiet side street, Ostello Bello is a funky hostel that resembles a comfortable version of a flea market"
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
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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