From February 24 to March 2, the fashion world’s attention turns to northern Italy as the Milan Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026 kicks off. But beyond the runways, the week also opens an opportunity to explore the city’s metamorphosis into a genuine luxury hospitality destination—one that can finally rival Paris and London for hotel obsessives.
For travellers visiting the city this year, the hotel scene spans everything from historic boutique hideaways to sleek, condo-style towers, alongside international luxury brands that have taken over urban palazzos and other grand buildings. Together, they make for gorgeous places to stay—many doubling as social hubs for the fashion elite, the jet setters and their orbiters. Below are the hotels for those seeking the ultimate luxury experience.
The Four Seasons Milan
Housed in a converted 15th-century convent, this hotel still delivers one of Milan’s most consistently five-star experiences. And for the fashion crowd, its become particularly popular for its location. Situated right outside Via Gesù, in the heart of the Fashion District making, it is an ideal base for moving between shows.
Inside, the building’s historic character has been carefully preserved, with original stone carvings, stucco ceilings and frescoes throughout. A highlight is the spa, set in the convent’s former cellar, where a tranquil swimming pool sits beneath elegant vaulted ceilings. An honourable mention is the hotel’s Sunday brunch which includes a chocolate room where everything inside the space is dedicated to chocolate.
Mandarin Oriental Milan
Mandarin Oriental’s outpost in Milan is also a great base for those travelling to the italian fashion capital for the shows. Its location is about as central as it gets, with quick proximity to the Duomo, La Scala Opera House, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade. The hotel comprises of 104 rooms (including 34 suites), which were curated by Italian architect and designer, Antonio Citterio. Interiors give 70’s feel, with marble-streaked floors, velvet touches coupled with custom furniture and soaring windows.
The hotel is also home to two-Michelin-starred restaurants; Seta, where chef Antonio Guida focuses on northern Italian cuisine; and the second being Mandarin Bar & Bistrot, focusing on cuisine from Italy’s south.
The Carlton by Rocco Forte
The Carlton by Rocco Forte is one of the cities newest luxury hotels after it re-opened its doors in late 2025 after a full transformation of the historic property. It takes over what was formally the Baglioni hotel, reimagined by architects Philip Vergeylen and Paolo Moschino. The hotel offer 71 guest rooms and suites, plus two restaurants, two bars, and a 3,000-square-foot spa – a rarity in this part of town.
Located next to Via Senato and Via Della Spiga, it offers a perfect location to explore the cities luxury boutiques and of course, Milan’s fashion shows, making it particularly perfect abode for travellers looking for convenience and comfort.
Portrait Milano
This luxury boutique hotel, from the Ferragamo family, is housed in the heart of Milan’s famed Quadrilatero della Moda fashion district. The property features 73 rooms and suites that are roomy featuring midcentury apartments in walnut and cardinal red velvet, with floor to cieling marble bathrooms that make the space feel grand but welcoming.
Among the highlights of the hotel is its spa, featuring a luxurious swimming pool designed to combat stress and jetleg. Treatments are focused around longevity and anti-aging, including cryotherapy, and customised face and body treatments.
Casa Brera
Located in Brera, Milan’s most artistic and bohemian neighbourhood, this hotel has become popular for travellers looking for a luxurious above but that offers more than just a night to sleep. The neighbourhood has unique atmosphere that combines the best of historic Milan with the restless and infectious energy of the city’s creative scene today. The hotel has 101 rooms and 15 suites, all designed with the philosophy of balancing past and present and celebrate Milan’s art, culture, and design. The rooms feature fine materials including marble, brass and patterened glass. The hotel also is home to a beautiful roof terrace, featuring a bar and restaurant with celebrity chef Haruo Ichikawa overseeing the menu.
