"Best Milan hotel for: hip luxury Set in an early 20th-century residence a few steps from the Fashion District, the Mandarin is all soft, mellow tones and elegant boiserie crafted by Italian artisans. Locals and guests flock to the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot to sip on inventive cocktails in a bold geometric setting (in summer, the action moves outside to the leafy courtyard). At Michelin-starred Seta, Executive Chef Antonio Guida crafts creative Italian dishes influenced by his Apulian roots. Wellness seekers make a beeline for the soothing spa, complete with a swimming pool, saunas, and steam rooms, and holistic treatments that combine the best of Eastern and Western therapies. Price: Rooms from around $1,126 per night Address: Mandarin Oriental, Via Andegari 9, 20121 Milan, Italy"
