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Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan

Milan, Italy • Central Station Area • SPLURGE

avg. $551 / night

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Free breakfast

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

Part of The Luxury Collection

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At a glance

A 1932 Liberty-style palazzo facing Piazza Duca d'Aosta, restored by Lissoni with Art Deco-referential interiors.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors visiting Milan

Highlights:

  • Liberty-style palazzo facade from 1932, fully restored 2015
  • Rooms by Lissoni Associati with Art Deco-inflected headboards
  • Gallia restaurant with 1930s ocean liner aesthetic
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PB hotel design editorial

Facing Milan's Piazza Duca d'Aosta since 1932, the creamy Liberty-style palazzo that houses the Excelsior Hotel Gallia is one of the city's great architectural survivors — its mansard roof, pedimented dormers, and figurative stone caryatids intact across nearly a century of Milanese change. The restoration completed in 2015 by Milanese practice Lissoni Associati, working alongside architect Marco Fantoni, addressed all 235 rooms and suites across nine floors while preserving the facade's elaborately carved limestone surface, visible in these images as a precisely articulated sequence of pilasters, balustrades, and carved keystones that makes most contemporary hotel architecture look impoverished by comparison. Inside, Lissoni's approach sets the historical envelope against a contemporary interior language with considerable assurance. Guest rooms pair wide-plank oak flooring and dark wenge wall panelling with elliptical backlit mirror headboards that carry an Art Deco reference without reproducing the period — the effect closer to a rigorous reinterpretation than a pastiche. The Gallia restaurant pushes further, its lacquered black ceiling, gold grid framework, oversized opalescent pendant lamps, and amber leather tub chairs constructing something between a 1930s ocean liner dining room and a contemporary Milanese design object. The spa takes a quieter register: polished grey marble surrounds the indoor pool, faced by an iridescent mosaic feature wall, hexagonal mirrored ceiling panels drawing natural light deep into the volume.

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Just steps from Stazione Centrale, Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, offers a seamless blend of timeless elegance and contemporary comfort. With 235 rooms, including more than 50 beautifully appointed suites, it invites guests to enjoy refined dining across its distinctive outlets, including panoramic Terrazza Gallia and the Gallia Lounge & Bar. Guests can also unwind at the serene Shiseido Spa, featuring an indoor pool with sweeping views, elegant relaxation areas and a fully equipped fitness center, creating a sophisticated gateway to explore Milan and beyond.

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Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan Reviews

1,763 reviews

"What can I say! I have travel the would, I have stay at the best of the best. I live in Palm Beach Florida. I have never seing the type of class, warm welcoming, friendly professional and very respectful employees. I felt I was a queen. Every employee that I have came across with have greater me with so much respect and professionalism. I would definitely recommend this amazing hotel and definitely came back. Thank you all for being amazing"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 10, 2026

"I have stayed several times at the fabulous Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan. Three years ago I thought that it was fabulous and each subsequent stay has inexplicably only gotten better! After all how is it possible to improve upon greatness? The location across from Milano Centrale train station is perfect for day trips to surrounding cities: Bologna, Verona, Modena, Torino & Genoa to name a few. The complimentary shuttle service to La Scalia makes access to the city painless. The physical hotel and rooms are beautiful and well maintained and the restaurants and bars are superb. The real differentiator however is the staff. From General Manager Mr. Gianrico Esposito, to the wonderful Concierge desk led by Maurizio Busani and most admirably assisted by Edorado and Paolo they handle every single request with efficiency and grace. Beyond these leaders every member of the staff from the front desk associates to the servers at breakfast to the housekeeping staff could not be better trained or more accommodating. In my opinion, the Gallia is not just the finest hotel in Milan but possibly one of the finest hotels that I have stayed in worldwide regardless of the price. I would wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone - try it you will not be disappointed!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 03, 2026

"We had a really nice stay at Excelsior Hotel Gallia Milan. The location is honestly hard to beat—just a 5-minute walk from Milan Centrale. We arrived from Lake Garda with four big suitcases, and it was such a relief not having to travel far. Check-in was smooth, and we were happy that the hotel arranged connected rooms for us, which made the stay much more convenient as a family. The beds were very comfortable too, so we all slept well for our three nights stay. One thing we really appreciated was the complimentary shuttle to and from the Scala Opera House (Duomo area). It was especially useful after a long day of shopping and making the return to the hotel hassle-free. Breakfast had a good variety, and we especially liked the DIY fresh fruit and vegetable juices every morning—it felt like a healthy start to the day. Being so close to the central station also made it super easy for day trips to nearby cities, which is a big plus if you’re planning to explore beyond Milan. Although the room rate was comparatively more expensive than others near Milan Centrale station, it traded off with the location convenience and safety of the hotel. Overall, it’s a very convenient and comfortable hotel, especially for families or anyone traveling with luggage and exploring Milan and beyond."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 29, 2026

"Very good hotel and very unusual looking hallways and room doors. The room was very nice and roomy and beds were very comfortable. We had an early morning each day and we missed breakfast each day but the staff gave us to-go bags with coffee and juice in portions so large that we save half of the food for lunch. The Gallia bar staffed by Ivan and Cristina was exceptional and service was top class. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The staff helped us with getting us a ride to the airport early morning and everything was to perfection."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 22, 2026

""Stayed for 2 nights in a circular suite. The location was excellent, a short distance from the central train station. The suite was expansive. The hotel staff and manager were incredibly welcoming. The rooftop bar has good views. The breakfast was very high quality catering to both meat and plant diners. We have rarely enjoyed a hotel stay so much. There was even a free hourly shuttle to the La Scala, Duomo and designer shopping area. While historic on the outside, the hotel is completely modern and sleek within."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 17, 2026

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