Exhibitions Five design hotels to stay in during the Salone del Mobile 2024 Text by Pamela Menichelli Add to bookmarks Gran Gallery Room, Galleria Vik Milano In collaboration with MiCodmc, a selection of destinations to discover during the 62nd edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, scheduled from April 16 to 21 In collaboration with MiCodmc, a selection of destinations to discover during the 62nd edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, scheduled from April 16 to 21. For its 62nd edition, scheduled from 16 to 21 April, Salone del Mobile.Milano has come up with specially selected solutions for everyone: from exhibitors to professionals to design and art buffs. Thanks to our partnership with MiCodmc, the service devoted to finding the best design hotels to stay during the event, visitors can choose the most elite hotels for an elegant stay in the city. From Michelin-starred hotels to those styled by internationally renowned designers, here is our selection to note in your diary. The Bulgari Suite, Bulgari Hotel Milano The Bulgari Suite, Bulgari Hotel Milano The Bulgari Suite, Bulgari Hotel Milano Bulgari Suite, Bulgari Hotel Milano Bulgari Hotel Milano A charming oasis of peace in the city center for an unforgettable stay. The concept of the Bulgari Hotel in Milan is to attain a balance between the refinement of the design of the space and the richness of the atmospheres evoked by materials such as black Zimbabwean marble, bronze and Burmese teak to create an elegant and informal ambiance. With 61 rooms, 13 of them suites, including the Bulgari Suite on the top floor, overlooking the Botanical Garden and Milan’s skyline, its design was curated by the architect Flaviano Capriotti in continuity with the project by the studio Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel. Deluxe Gallery, Galleria Vik Milano Deluxe Gallery, Galleria Vik Milano Gran Gallery Room, Galleria Vik Milano Gran Gallery Room, Galleria Vik Milano Galleria Vik Milano Relaxing and luxurious, the Galleria Vik hotel is located in Milan’s “salon” (the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II). It offers the extraordinary experience of living in a historic monument. It offers 89 rooms and suites with exclusive designs, each distinguished by the style of an artist. The walls are finished in Venetian stucco and its furnishings feature works by a group of Italian, Uruguayan and international artists. The interiors are notable for a special painting technique, with twenty different color variants offering a unique experience. In the reception area, guests can admire Auguste Rodin’s sculpture of “The Thinker”, and a fresco by the artist Alex Folla. Vibe Room, ME Milan Il Duca Hotel Bathroom's Suite, ME Milan Il Duca Hotel Rooftob Bar, ME Milan Il Duca Hotel ME Milan - Il Duca Showcasing Aldo Rossi’s architecture, combining luxury with a contemporary style, the Me Milan Il Duca, a hotel in the Melià Group, is decidedly avant-garde. The interiors have been reconstructed in contemporary style, from the rooms to the suites. A mix of 20th-century design icons distinguish the rooms, making the hotel like a contemporary art gallery. It has 132 rooms, 34 of them suites, with eucalyptus wood furnishings, Egyptian cotton linen and Oluce lamps. Each floor is dedicated to a well-known architect and designer. The rooftop terrace, Radio Rooftop Bar, offers spectacular views of Piazza della Repubblica. Deluxe room, Room Mate Giulia Deluxe room, Room Mate Giulia Deluxe room, Room Mate Giulia Junior Suite, Room Mate Giulia Room Mate Giulia For visitors who fancy staying in a designer boutique hotel in Milan, Room Mate Giulia is located in a historic building dating from the nineteenth century. Its exclusive ambiance designed by Angus Fiori architects in collaboration with Patricia Urquiola and DWA for product design and interior decoration. The 85 rooms are in vintage style with strongly contrasting elements, notably shades of pink, green and blue, and materials such as Lombard terracotta bricks. There are four types of rooms, from standard to penthouse, designed with a single purpose: to offer a warm and friendly experience. Straf Hotel Milano Straf Hotel Milano Straf Hotel Milano Straf Hotel Milano Straf Hotel An exclusive hotel, tucked away in the heart of the city, set between the walls of an 18th-century palace. The key to the atmosphere of the Straf Hotel is the way that the architect Vincenzo De Cotiis has used materials. Concrete floors, brass bathrooms, split slate and aged gauze enclosed between panes of glass to create self-illuminating elements evoke a warm atmosphere and a mood of relaxation in relation to the materials of industrial origin. The Wellness boutique is dominated by light and dark tones, modern and minimalist, offering a tactile and sensory experience that makes all the difference. Book now 4 March 2024 Tags Hotel Share
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