EDITOR PICKS: BEST DESIGN HOTELS IN MILAN

Hotel Manzoni is situated on a street adjacent to the shoppers’ paradise of Via Montenapoleone, and a delightful selection of nearby coffee shops, bars and restaurants make this a bustling, full-of-life spot for a stay in Milan. The hotel’s spacious rooms are carefully designed and include free wifi, and other facilities include a fitness centre and the marvellous Restaurant Don Rodrigo.

Modern facilities and in-room technology make the Hotel Principe Di Savoia one of the finest design hotels in the Milanese suburbs. The staff’s personal service is highly praised and If a 30-minute walk seems a little too far from the city centre, guests can make use of the complimentary limo shuttle service every 20 minutes, and the station at La Republica Square is also close by.

NU Hotel Milano is in the Città Studi district of the city, home to various important institutions and university buildings, as well the Piazza Leonardo Da Vinci. The hotel is around a mile and a half from the city centre, but transport links are excellent and there are boundless local amenities in the area. Upscale rooms include top-line facilities and free wifi, and breakfast can be taken on the hotel’s rooftop terrace.

A haven of tranquility at the heart of central Milan, the Starhotels Echo is surrounded by some of the finest shopping and dining in the world while managing to retain the style and charm of a top design hotel. Each room possesses contemporary decor and modern fittings, and the hotel proudly boasts of its environmentally friendly policies and the natural themes of its Orto restaurant.

The Hotel Milano Scala shares its name with the nearby Opera House, in an upmarket area of central Milan close to the cathedral and exhibition centre. The hotel is carbon neutral and reviewers frequently praise the service they receive from friendly staff. Large, luxurious and modern rooms include all modern features, including free wifi.