LaGare Hotel Milano Centrale – Mgallery by Sofitel ★★★★

LaGare Hotel Milano Centrale **** is every bit the beautiful, sophisticated visage the world has come to expect from Milan. Elegant, urban and charming, the hotel is like having a very well-dressed friend – not only wonderful to spend time with, but also makes you look and feel lovelier than ever, just by association.

Her Prada heels may not be suitable for walking long distances, but, thankfully, the hotel’s location in the centre of Milan makes many of the city’s most famous sites only a short metro ride away. The fashionable streets, bars and restaurants are even closer, easily reachable in even the tallest of heels.

She is, of course, impeccably attired. The colour scheme is understated and modern, all creams, greys and browns offset with perfectly chosen accents and richly-textured materials. However, it’s the accessories that pull the look together. An alluring breakfast spread each morning whets the appetite for what is to come later for lunch on the outdoor terrace, or at dinner in the evening – a glass of wine and dinner at LaGare Bistrot is the perfect embellishment to end a day in Milan. Perched upon her head, as though a chic little hat at a jaunty angle, is the rooftop bar. On the 13th floor, the views of the city skyline are breath-taking. Below it all, the underground spa, sauna and indoor swimming pool pamper and relax guests daily.