The Best Spa Hotels in Milan
![Excelsior Hotel Gallia offers a Japanese spa experience in luxurious old-world surrounds](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/m086ct-e1611187264904.webp)
Milan is Europe’s third-largest city, a true metropolis that has been at the forefront of fashion, art and design for centuries. Visiting is invariably a treat for the senses, so why not go all out and stay in one of these top spa hotels in Milan.
1. Hotel Viu Milan
Boutique Hotel
![Grey sofa and chair in the foreground of sleek lounge area with round dining table and floor to ceiling windows at Hotel Viu.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/103015740.webp)
This elegant offering from the Marriott group hosts guests in serene rooms decorated in natural tones to produce a calming effect long before you enter the spa. Float in the roof terrace’s swimming pool, which offers 360° views of the city, before visiting the Turkish bath or sauna in the lavish onsite Viu Spa.
2. Grand Visconti Palace
Spa Hotel, Luxury, Hotel
![Large double bed with leaf pattern and brown leather vanity bench in opulent room at Grand Visconti Palace. Wallpaper and curtains in the same leaf print.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/97747177.webp)
A classic slice of Italian grandeur, Grand Visconti Palace means business, hosting holidaymakers and professional visitors alike. Just a few minutes from the metro and within walking distance of world-famous art space Foundation Prada, the hotel offers evening spa and swimming pool facilities to soothe guests after a busy day in the city.
3. iQ Hotel Milano
Hotel
![Twins beds in sleek, minimal room with city print on the wall, large desk and red swivel chair at iQ Hotel Milano.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/d8aaff56-jpg.webp)
Just a stone’s throw from Milan’s central station, this hip hotel is a flurry of fun. From the lively bars to the zany design, this well-located hub was opened with a millennial crowd in mind. What iQ takes very seriously though, is the care and wellness of its guests, with a state-of-the-art gym and impressive spa featuring a sauna, hot tub and ice cascade designed to boost you back to brilliance.
4. Four Seasons Hotel Milano
Spa Hotel, Luxury, Hotel
![Double bed with white sheets in airy room with small wooden table and chairs, comfy armchair and large windows at Four Seasons Milano.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/216267142.webp)
Nothing says luxury like Four Seasons. Set in a renovated 15th-century convent, this sophisticated garden retreat is awash with frescoes, vaulted ceilings and original features, including a dreamy heated pool. The spa suite is a slick, modern space with a whirlpool, steam room and divine treatment rooms.
5. Melia Milano
Spa Hotel, Luxury, Hotel
![Twin double beds, one with childrens accessories on, in a large, airy room with wooden floors and a cream sofa at Melia Milano.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/b3df80cb-jpg.webp)
This suave hotel, just minutes away from the world-famous San Siro Stadium, maintains high standards throughout. Yet it is the spa that really catches the eye, with a Turkish bath, sauna and whirlpool, you are encouraged to take your time to rejuvenate in the relaxation area. Opt for a vigorous sports massage or relaxing aromatherapy couples’ massage to top it all off.
6. Art Hotel Navigli
Hotel
![Large double bed with red headboard in airy room with wooden floors and red furniture at Art Hotel Navigli.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/78854993.webp)
Navigli is undeniably the hippest area in Milan, playing host to an array of cool bars, leading restaurants and contemporary art galleries. A stay in this canal area promises to be unforgettable, particularly with boutique hotels as fabulous as Art Hotel Navigli, whose art-covered walls will dazzle even the most stubborn of Luddites. Their spa is a sensory whirl of neon, inviting you to unwind in the Turkish bath, sauna and sensory showers.
7. Hotel Principe Di Savoia
Hotel, Luxury
![Close up of a large double bed with green headboard and ornate lamp on nightstand next to it, under a small portrait of a child in a gilded frame at Di Savola.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/di-savola-1.webp)
Hosting the rich and famous since 1927, the Hotel Principe Di Savoia is a marvel of Italian design; its layers of rich history shine through in its ornate interiors. Get ready to pamper yourself with a treatment or two after your visit to the heated indoor pool, hydro-massage tub, steam room and sauna. Try the super-moisturising Hydramemory facial for dry skin, or a Shiatsu massage – said to relieve tension through the manipulation of pressure points.
8. Palazzo Parigi Milano
Spa Hotel
![Stylish room with large double bed, chandelier and sleek furniture looking out onto a wraparound balcony at Palazzo Parigi Milano.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1d31bccc-jpg.webp)
Palazzo Parigi offers luxurious rooms and suites in the heart of Milan’s fashion district, not to mention a cream of the crop spa. Surrounded by Moorish-inspired decor, the peaceful indoor pool offers views of the private garden, adorned with palm trees. The spa has seven rooms dedicated to different therapeutic techniques from around the world including Indian, Swedish and Polynesian traditions, to name but a few. Don’t miss the Royal Hammam Privé to experience Moroccan rituals, such as a scrub with black soap or a massage with argan oil.
9. Bvlgari Hotel Milano
Hotel
![Large double bed with grey throw in stylish room with floor to ceiling sliding doors that open onto a balcony at Bvlgari Hotel Milano.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/56456242.webp)
10. Excelsior Hotel Gallia
Spa Hotel
![Double bed with white sheets in sleek, minimal room with floor to ceiling windows looking out onto an old Italian building at Excelsior Hotel Gallia.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/176909472.webp)
11. Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo
Spa Hotel
![Twin beds in simple room with wooden floors and a print of the old city of Milan on the wall at Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/953f96c4-jpg.webp)
Right in the heart of Corso Buenos Aires, Milan’s buzzy shopping district, the Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo offers 128 tranquil rooms to relax within after some retail therapy. Don’t leave without visiting the Hado Spa, a tranquil, intimate space with a Turkish bath, sauna and hammam. If you book one of the suites, your stay comes with a complimentary 30-minute body massage including eye contour treatment and Aleppo black soap scrub.
12. Armani Hotel Milano
Hotel, Resort, Independent Hotel
![Double bed with grey sheets in sleek, minimal, dark-toned room with a large window at Armani Hotel Milano.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2573b251-jpg.webp)
13. Mandarin Oriental
Spa Hotel
![Large double bed with wide grey headboard flanked by sleek wooden nightstands in a stylish room with large window at Mandarin Oriental.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2fb323a0-jpg.webp)
Soft lighting and comfortable chairs placed around the pool enrich the atmosphere of this wellness centre at one of the most renowned hotels in the world. Everything at the Mandarin Oriental has an Asian element, from the decorations to the choice of treatments. Try the Oriental Qi, an essential oil massage that works on the meridians of the body, or the traveller’s package, a series of massages that includes jet-lag cures to remove fatigue and reactivate circulation after long flights. Couples can book a massage for two in the VIP suite.
14. Enterprise Hotel
Spa Hotel
![Large double bed with white sheets and plush brown headboard in minimal room with leather armchairs surrounding a table with a Japanese tea set at Enterprise Hotel.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/175327469.webp)
Inside the Enterprise Hotel, Le Terme di Kyoto spa is a tribute to Japan, employing warm tones like red, black, beige and green. The wellness itinerary includes an immersion in the hot tub, followed by 10 minutes in the steam bath with aromatherapy. One of the core treatments is the Cherry Blossom Ritual, a scrub with cherry blossoms and rice powder, followed by the application of a cherry blossom butter across the body. The treatment ends with a relaxing full-body massage.
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This is an updated version of an article originally written by Anna Volpicelli.