The Westin PalacevsMandarin Oriental, Milan
Both The Westin Palace, Milan and Mandarin Oriental, Milan are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Westin Palace, Milan is preferred by most professionals compared to Mandarin Oriental, Milan. The Westin Palace, Milan scores 81 with endorsements from 8 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Westin Palace
20 Piazza della Repubblica, 20124 Milan
From $171/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Recently refurbished and just as elegant as ever."
Lonely Planet
"Behind the Westin's modern facade of red marble is an elegant hotel with some gorgeous suites." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Westin Palace is minutes away from the Duomo and the designer shopping streets. Palatial touches include marble pillars, wood panelling and chandeliers."
Travel + Leisure
"Marble-clad hotel with Turkish baths in its fitness center. " Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Located near the Piazza della Repubblica, The Westin Palace, Milan is an upscale chain hotel within walking distance to Central Milan's shopping on Corso Buenos Aires." Full review
Star Service
"This upscale commercial operation is a more straightforward business and conference hotel, albeit one with very good service standards." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"From its convenient Piazza della Repubblica location, the 12-story Westin Palace Milan façade, striated in red Aswan and gray marble, has become a Milanese landmark." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Milan's landmark five-star hotels, the Westin Palace, combines classic luxury with contemporary sophistication." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Location is convenient to the city's famous shopping and monuments...this historic luxury hotel is an elegant and sophisticated meeting point for business and leisure travellers alike." Full review
Fodor's
"Don't be fooled by the functional 1950s-era exterior of one of Milan's premier business addresses: inside, some rooms have a contemporary look with soothing gray walls and brown marble bathrooms, while other rooms are furnished with Empire-style antiques" 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