Roger Tschopp
Google
Review – Château Monfort, Milan
Ambience and Location:
Château Monfort enjoys a very central location, about a twenty-minute walk from the Duomo, with a metro station conveniently situated right across from the main entrance – a clear advantage for exploring the city. The elegant building on Corso Concordia 1 stands directly next to the Opera San Francesco per i Poveri canteen, where long queues of people in need form daily, accompanied by a conspicuous police presence. The contrast between luxury and poverty is striking and thought-provoking.
Room:
We opted for an Executive Room upgrade, hoping for additional space, yet the room turned out to be noticeably smaller than expected – even by boutique-hotel standards. Approximately half of the area was occupied by the bed, shower, and bathroom, leaving very limited storage space.
There was no bathtub, only an oversized glass shower offering virtually no privacy. While the design visually enlarges the space, it is less comfortable for guests travelling together – one constantly bumps into the other. The small third-floor balcony is too narrow to be of practical use.
A clear reflection of the property’s philosophy: aesthetics take precedence over comfort. Everything is visually curated, but often at the expense of functionality. A curious contradiction in this approach is that the complimentary water is offered in plain Tetra Pak cartons rather than in glass bottles – a practical but visually inconsistent choice. A complimentary upgrade to a larger room was mentioned but never materialized. Overall, the room appeared attractive but lacked comfort – suitable perhaps for a solo traveller and a short stay rather than two guests over several days.
Service:
The staff were consistently friendly and attentive – particularly at reception and in the bar. Less pleasing was the housekeeping routine: after every cleaning, the furniture was reset precisely to its original position, regardless of how we had arranged it for our comfort.
Bar and Atmosphere:
The hotel bar is a genuine highlight – designed in a French Neo-Rococo or Louis XV style, reinterpreted through a modern boutique aesthetic. Visually stunning, though ergonomically challenging for guests with hip or back issues. The clientele consisted largely of younger visitors and typical “influencer” types, many of whom began recording themselves in the lobby upon arrival. The bartender deserves special mention: professional, attentive, and with an excellent sense for quality – his gin tonics were outstanding.
Conclusion:
The Château Monfort’s official website does not explicitly describe the property as a boutique hotel – an omission that might help manage expectations regarding room size and functionality.
In summary, this is a stylish and charming property that places great emphasis on visual design while clearly prioritising aesthetics over comfort. Ideal for design-conscious travellers and short city stays; less suited for longer visits, couples, or guests who value space and privacy – despite its undeniable charm and excellent location.