Dominating the Piazza della Repubblica, our landmark Neoclassical building has been the natural home for international travellers and cosmopolitan society since the 1920s, priding itself on outstanding service and style.
When the hotel first opened as ‘Principe e Savoia’ in 1927, its chosen plaza was on the outskirts of the ‘heart’ of Milan, but the location near to Stazione Centrale made it perfectly positioned for burgeoning business tycoons of the era.
By the 1930s our grandeur and reputation for exquisite service had made us popular with international royalty, celebrities and world-renowned artists performing at La Scala, lured by the quiet setting among trees and tranquil gardens.
The hotel’s name was subtly changed again in the 1980s to our present name. Those who know us well though often affectionately refer to us as simply, ‘The Principe’.
We continued to build on our success with three further floors in the 1990s, including our tenth floor in 1996, where our grand Presidential Suite and spa are located. In recent years the city’s new Porta Nuova district has grown up just behind the hotel and can now be seen from the spa.
Destination
Welcome to Milan
We’re on hand to guide you through this vibrant, cosmopolitan city. Widely recognised as the business, design and fashion centre of Italy and famed for its designer boutiques, the city is also home to historic opera house La Scala, the magnificent Duomo cathedral and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper – all just a short distance away.
Our doorman Roberto has been greeting guests here at the Principe for many years. His smiling face acts as a warm welcome to all and he has a real talent for remembering familiar faces.
Our spa manager Mafalda is the lady behind the wellbeing of our guests. With a wonderful sense of care and consideration she and her team of spa therapists and personal trainers aim to make everyone leaving Club 10 feel better than when they arrived.
Lucia is one of our expert housekeepers and considers us her second home. She believes that every detail is important because a room made up with love is always welcoming and our guests can feel it from the moment they arrive.