Petit Palais Hotel De Charme

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a perfect location in the centre, walkable to the Duomo and Galeria. There are some lovely restaurants nearby. The room was clean, large and quiet and we loved the renaissance character.

Beautiful hotel, amazing breakfast and perfect location

I have been traveling the world for over 50 years, and one of my deepest concerns has been the gradual erasure of charm from hotels. Modern standardization has stripped many places of their individuality, replacing history and character with sterile, interchangeable rooms. When I travel, I make a conscious effort to stay in hotels that honor their heritage and allow me to feel connected to the city’s past, rather than those rushing to conform to a modern, uniform aesthetic. With that philosophy in mind—and without restricting myself by budget—I chose to stay at the Petit Palais Amélie in Milan, fully aware that a historic property may not be “perfect” in the conventional sense, nor in every physical detail relative to its price point. I was fortunate to visit during the week before Christmas, when both the hotel and the city were filled with a warm, festive ambiance. The reviews I read beforehand were, by and large, very accurate. For my wife and me, our stay was deeply meaningful—personal, warm, and genuinely delightful. The hotel’s small staff creates an intimate, welcoming atmosphere that makes guests feel truly cared for. Its location allows for easy walking access to all major sights, and the history of the building is extraordinary, having once sat along a canal that disappeared nearly a century ago. I was not disappointed in any way. Our stay was truly delightful and embodied the very definition of a hotel de charme—something increasingly rare and deeply appreciated

Excellent staff and lovely room. Lots of thoughtful amenities in the room. Sadly the boiler wasn’t working when we stayed and therefore we had to leave early due to no hot water for showering, hence rating for comfort. Hotel staff refunded the stay and were apologetic. I’d stay again when all working.

Perfect location, charming rooms, excellent staff