Grand Hotel et de Milan
Grand Hotel et de Milan
The Grand Hotel et de Milan is a luxury hotel in central Milan, at Via Manzoni 29. It opened in 1863 and was designed in a neo-Gothic style by architect Andrea Pizzala (design in 1862). In 1946, Giovanni Muzio led a major restoration after World War II.
From its opening, the hotel offered high-end services for its time, including postal and telegram services and a hydraulic elevator. It’s located close to La Scala Opera House, which made it a popular spot for musicians and visitors.
In the late 1800s, diplomats and businessmen began staying there. The hotel gained fame in 1872 when composer Giuseppe Verdi set up residence in one of the suites to work privately for La Scala. That Verdi suite is preserved today.
In 1900, the atrium was renovated by Milanese industrialist Pietro Polli, giving it its current look. The building was completely refurbished again in 1931, adding tap water and telephones in every room.
During World War II, the hotel was bombed in 1943 and lost part of the fourth floor. After the war, Muzio restored and updated the building in 1946.
The hotel became a meeting place for fashion designers during Milan’s fashion weeks in the 1960s and 1970s. In the early 1990s, renovations uncovered a 3rd-century defence wall, which is now featured in one of the hotel’s restaurants.
Many famous people have stayed at the Grand Hotel et de Milan over the years.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 21:14 (CET).