Milan, Italy
Hotel Principe di Savoia: Legendary 1927 neoclassical grand palace on Piazza della Repubblica in Milan with penthouse Club 10 Spa and Acanto dining
Commanding a stately position on Piazza della Repubblica in central Milan, Italy, Hotel Principe di Savoia opened in 1927 as the city’s undisputed grand palace of fashion, aristocracy, and international business. A distinguished member of the Dorchester Collection, the 301-room neoclassical landmark is world-famous for its opulent Italian furnishings, hand-woven damasks, Murano crystal chandeliers, and the iconic top-floor Club 10 Spa overlooking Milan’s skyline. Hosting royalty, opera legends from La Scala, and fashion designers for nearly a century, Principe di Savoia defines Milanese grand luxury.
Arrival introduces travelers to aristocratic Milanese elegance: liveried doormen welcome guests into the frescoed marble lobby with freshly made espresso and Italian pastries. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Milan fashion, art, and cultural pursuits: taking the hotel’s complimentary house car to the Quadrilatero della Moda fashion district and Via Monte Napoleone (5 minutes away), private VIP viewings of Leonardo da Vinci’s 'The Last Supper' at Santa Maria delle Grazie, attending an opera at Teatro alla Scala, exploring the Duomo di Milano, and reserving dinner at Acanto.
Palace living balances city energy with rooftop wellness: the top-floor Club 10 Spa is Milan’s most exclusive penthouse wellness club, featuring a heated indoor swimming pool, hydrotherapy tub, sauna, steam room, and panoramic rooftop sun terrace. Dining spans refined contemporary Italian gastronomy at Acanto Restaurant (directed by Executive Chef Alessandro Buffolino), and iconic cocktails and fashion society gatherings at the Principe Bar beneath its monumental custom glass chandelier.
Accommodations comprise 301 rooms and suites (including 44 suites) ranging from 35-square-metre Classic Rooms to 65-square-metre Executive Suites and the world-famous 500-square-metre Presidential Suite (featuring its own private heated indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath, and three bedrooms). Each room features authentic 19th-century Italian antiques, king beds, and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs.
Fashion purists, business leaders, and luxury travelers seeking 1920s Milanese grand palace prestige, rooftop penthouse pool wellness, and Dorchester Collection service should book Hotel Principe di Savoia without hesitation. Travelers seeking low-budget motel lodging should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.7 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 3,600 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 4,200 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Piazza della Repubblica and enter the grand marble lobby of Principe di Savoia.
- Check into your suite, unpack, and head up to Club 10 Spa for a swim.
- Dine on saffron risotto and Italian specialties at Acanto Restaurant.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 7.8k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Grand Palace Milanese Prestige
Guests revere the 1927 neoclassical architecture, fashion week glamour, Principe Bar atmosphere, and Dorchester service.
Penthouse Club 10 Pool & Acanto
Reviewers consistently praise the top-floor pool with city views, Alessandro Buffolino’s risotto, and the complimentary house car.
Guests Warn
Stately Neoclassical Style
Visitors love the genuine period antiques, Rubelli silks, and marble baths.
Convenient Republic Square Location
Travelers appreciate easy access to both the fashion district and Milan Central Station.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Historic Grand Palace of Milan (1927)
Dorchester Collection
Two MICHELIN Keys
MICHELIN Guide
In the stay
- Complimentary scheduled house car drop-off service to the Milan fashion district and Duomo
- Full access to the top-floor Club 10 Spa heated pool, sauna, Turkish bath, and fitness center
- Daily gourmet breakfast and high-speed wireless internet throughout the property
Usually extra
- –Acanto multi-course chef tasting dinners and sommelier cellar pairings
- –Club 10 Spa bespoke Sensai facials, private personal trainers, and private airport limousine transfers
Good to Know
- The 1927 neoclassical grand palace features 301 rooms and suites in central Milan, managed by Dorchester Collection.
- Includes Acanto restaurant, vibrant Principe Bar, penthouse Club 10 Spa with indoor pool, and private house car.
- Located on Piazza della Repubblica, a 45-minute drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) or 20 minutes from Linate (LIN).
Editor's Note
Book an Executive Suite for views of Piazza della Repubblica, and swim in the top-floor penthouse heated pool at Club 10 Spa overlooking the Milan skyline.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026