Milan: Where to Stay: Luxury: Bulgari Hotel Milan

Bulgari Hotel Milan

Hidden in a quiet, leafy cul-de-sac off the Fashion Triangle and near the Botanical Gardens, the four-year-old Bulgari—the fashion house’s debut hotel—has a cold white marble façade and a staff that’s less friendly and more intimidating than that at the Four Seasons. But personalities like Zaha Hadid and Derek Lam stay here, perhaps because they like the privacy and the contemporary surroundings. The fifty-eight rooms and suites are minimalist but glamorous—enormous inviting beds swathed in silky white linen are framed by bleached-oak walls and dark-wood floors. Spa-like bathrooms with deep tubs and rain showerheads seem sculpted from smooth blocks of sand-colored marble. The Asian-inspired interiors continue in the public spaces, from the intimate spa to the dramatic restaurant, which resembles a small modern theater. But it’s the serene garden that sets this hotel apart; as soon as it’s warm enough to lounge outdoors, guests relax over drinks on the terrace. Rooms from 650 euros (about $1,025).