Picolo recommends · Hotel in Milan, Lombardy
Bulgari Hotel Milano
Through a gate on a private lane, the city gives way to lawns and old trees, a few hundred metres from the most expensive shop windows in Milan.
The hotel lies on a private lane between Brera and Via Montenapoleone. Behind the gate is a former convent and a garden of lawns and mature trees, land that was once part of the neighbouring botanical garden.
Inside, the materials are warm: oak, travertine and soft fabrics in earthy tones. The bar opens onto the garden and fills with Milanese after work, and downstairs the spa pool shimmers in gold mosaic.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Bulgari Hotel Milano
We chose the Bulgari for a weekend for two, when the garden and the bar count as much as the room. Very few hotels in central Milan can offer this much green and quiet so close to the shops.
It is very expensive, and the mood is discreet rather than lively. If you want to see and be seen, or you are travelling on a budget, other hotels on this list will suit you better.
What you get
- Large private garden
- Spa pool lined in gold mosaic
- Spa
- Restaurant and bar facing the garden
- Former convent building
A day at Bulgari Hotel Milano
- Morning
- Breakfast looking out over the lawns.
- Midday
- The Pinacoteca di Brera art gallery, a short walk away.
- Afternoon
- A slow swim in the gold mosaic pool.
- Evening
- Drinks in the bar as the garden lights come on.
Location
Brera, Milan, Italy
Open in MapsQuestions about Bulgari Hotel Milano
Does Bulgari Hotel Milano have a garden?
Yes. The hotel has a large private garden, once part of the botanical garden next door, which is rare in central Milan.
Is Bulgari Hotel Milano good for couples?
Very much so. The garden, bar and spa make it a strong choice for a romantic weekend, as long as the price fits.
What is the spa like at Bulgari Hotel Milano?
The spa centres on a pool lined in gold mosaic, set below the hotel and away from the street.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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