Sina The GrayvsMandarin Oriental, Milan
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Milan is preferred by most writers compared to Sina The Gray. Mandarin Oriental, Milan comes in at 79 with positive reviews from 7 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, Time Out and Wallpaper.
Sina The Gray Show All Reviews
Via San Raffaele 6, 20121 Milan
From $210/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"One of the most stylish and elegant in the city."
Concierge
"The net result is playfully chic rather than chaotic, so it's no surprise the Gray kicked off the Milanese trend for high-concept design-centric hotels."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is a hotel designed with a sense of playfulness, which is more than you can say for the decidedly 'cool' staff." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Design students can take several lessons at this unique boutique hotel by Florentine architect Guido Ciompi just north of the duomo." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Each room at The Gray has completely different decor, layout and focus, such as split levels, fitness facilities or a steam room."
Time Out
"Despite the name (chosen by architect Guido Ciompi), little is half-tone here: the dominant colour scheme backs neutral colours with splashes of electrifying vibrancy." Full review
BlackBook
"Many of the new designer-backed hotels attempt to reclaim the torch in the race for frontrunner of Milanese modernism, but few can surpass The Gray."
Afar Magazine
"Just steps from Milan’s world-famous Duomo, the Gray offers 21 rooms designed by Guido Ciompi, the man behind Gucci boutiques worldwide." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"With minimal style and a smack-in-the-center location, the Gray hotel is a glossy Milan bolthole near the Duomo, La Scala and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele." Full review
Star Service
"Located 70 meters from the daunting Duomo, on the same tiny, evocative street as the full-sized Grand Hotel Duomo, this property is one of the best design hotels in the city." 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