This gorgeous new hotel has just opened in the historic heart of Milan
Enjoy views of Duomo di Milano from your room.
Enjoy views of Duomo di Milano from your room.
Imagine if you could open the curtains of your room and stare straight at the timeless spires of Duomo di Milano - the Italian Republic's largest church, which took six centuries to complete. That is the promise of Palazzo Cordusio (pictured), a Gran Melia Hotel, which has just opened in the heart of Milan.
But there's much to love about the building the hotel is housed in, too. Designed by renowned Italian architect Luca Beltrami, it's a 19th-century masterpiece, complete with imposing windows, Juliet balconies and a majestic dome.
Check into one of the premier balcony rooms with views of either the Sforza Castle or the Duomo and creature comforts, such as king-sized beds, smart TVs, and shiny ensuites with bathtubs and Carner Barcelona amenities.
The hotel is home to a number of eating and drinking haunts, from cocktail bar Giardino Cordusio to Japanese restaurant Sachi. But our heart is set on the rooftop Italian joint Isola with more views of the cathedral. melia.com
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Akash is the Deputy Travel Editor for Australian Community Media. He has lived and worked in four cities around the world – Sydney, London, New Delhi and New York – and, at last count, travelled to 42 countries.
My all-time favourite destination is ... New York. You can drop a pin anywhere in Manhattan and start walking in any direction, and the sights and sounds of the city that never stops will begin to stimulate all your senses in an instant.
Next on my bucket list is … Scandinavia - at the peak of summer, when the sun almost never sets.
My top travel tip is … If you’re flying to Sydney from anywhere in the world, pick a window seat far from the wing on the left-hand-side of the aeroplane. If the weather gods and flight path align, you’ll have the most incredible views of the Sydney Harbour and Opera House.
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