Here are the best Milan recommended hotels convenient for shopping and visiting the Duomo and La Scala Opera House. Because of the proximity to the fashion district and La Scala, many of them are fairly upscale but there are a few lower priced choices. All hotels except the 1-star (at the end of the list) are air-conditioned.
These are the top recommended hotels in Milan's historic center based on guest ratings on Venere for Milan, Italy. By clicking the hotel link, you can see guest ratings and reviews, hotel photos, and descriptions. You can book the hotels directly on Venere, a booking site I often use myself.
Una Hotel Cusani is a 4-star hotel right next to the Sforzesco Castle. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, and garage and some of the rooms have views of the castle.
The Carlton Baglioni is a 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of the fashion area, not far from La Scala and the duomo. The hotel has elegant lounges, meeting rooms, a restaurant, garage, and a spa and wellness center.
Hotel Straf is a 4-star hotel right by the duomo in the center of the historic and shopping area. Besides single and double rooms the hotel has executive rooms and suites. The hotel is a "fusion of Italian fashion, original design and elegance, combining minimalist design and classic Italian architecture."
Grand Hotel et de Milan is a 5-star luxury hotel with restaurant, fitness center, and meeting and banquet rooms. The bedrooms are decorated in 18th century Art Deco style but have modern amenities such as wi-fi internet, air-conditioning, and mini-bars. Five rooms are designed for disabled guests and some of the rooms are dedicated to famous guests who resided in the hotel.
Hotel Star is a reasonably priced 3-star hotel very near the duomo. It's in an early 20th century art noveau building. There are 30 rooms, some with jacuzzi bathtub or sauna. There's no restaurant but the bar has snacks and sandwiches.
Hotel Canada is a recently renovated 3-star hotel on the edge of the historic center. It has 35 rooms with high speed internet connection. The hotel has a garage and cafeteria and accepts pets.
Galileo Hotel is one of the least expensive 4-star hotels. It's in a modern building 300 meters from the duomo and 600 meters from La Scala. The hotel has single, double, and triple rooms and non-smoking rooms can be requested. There's a bar, restaurant, and internet access.
Starhotel Rosa, a member of the Starhotels chain, is a recently renovated 4-star hotel just off the Piaza Duomo. The hotel features an elegant entryway, restaurant, fitness center, and internet point. There are Superior, Executive and Deluxe double rooms all with wireless internet access and soft feather Starbeds.
King Mokinba Hotel is a 4-star hotel near the Cadorna underground stop, a short walk from the duomo and castle. Rooms have wireless internet and the hotel offers bike rentals and accepts pets. There's a bar and breakfast room but no restaurant.
ABC Hotel is a 1-star hotel and the highest rated budget hotel in the historic center area. The hotel has 17 single, double, triple, quadruple rooms with or without bathroom. Most of the rooms are air-conditioned and some have a terrace. There's a small bar with drinks and snacks, an internet point, and 24 hour reception desk (somewhat unusual for a small 1-star hotel). Pets are accepted.
