ME Milan Il Duca: Shop, Sightsee, Stay in Milan’s Fashion District

Written by Travel, Trek & Tour Contributor, May 29, 2015

Planning a trip to Italy but not sure where to stay? You’re in luck because ME by Meliá is opening its first luxury Italian hotel, ME Milan Il Duca, this month.

If you are looking for a spectacular location where you can both shop and sightsee, ME Milan Il Duca is the place for you. Located in Milan’s famous fashion and design district, this luxury hotel is right in the Piazza della Repubblica shopping area and just north of Brera. But the sightseeing doesn’t stop there. ME Milan Il Duca is also near the stunning Quadrilatero della Moda and Corso Como area.

ME Milan Il Duca has brought together some of the world’s most renowned
and respected architects and designers. Formerly the site of l’Hotel Duca di Milano, originally designed by Aldo Rossi, the new ME Milan Il Duca provides a sense of history and culture with a modern twist. The interior, redesigned by Mortini’s Studio, is contemporary and elegant with stunning details from the work of late architects Gio Ponti and Luca Meda, industrial designer Achille Castiglioni and Madrid-based photographer Alberto Van Stokkum.

And if you need a restaurant recommendation, ME Milan Il Duca has it covered. With the first Italian branch of STK, as well as alfresco restaurant, Il Giardino del Duca, this luxury stay has some delicious dining options.
In the evening, try the international tapas, sip a cocktail and see Milan from a whole new perspective at the Radio Rooftop Bar—the only one of its kind in the Piazza della Repubblica area. Modelled after the extremely popular ME London bar, this destination offers outstanding panoramic views of the skyline. See if you can spot the new towers in the Garibaldi area!

Update your passport, book your trip and go! Click here for more information.