Hotels in Milan like this one are few and far between. It’s tucked on Via Santo Spirito, between Via della Spiga and Via Montenapoleone, and stepping inside feels like entering a typical Milanese home. Marble floors meet wood wall pannelling, vintage prints, and chandeliers in Murano glass. Have a drink by the fireplace in the Caminetto Bar, where music from the gran piano floats over guests during their aperitivo. The rooms are very comfortable, too, albeit a little dark. —Elena Clavarino

Elena Clavarino is the Senior Editor at AIR MAIL