The Hotel Principe di Savoia, fondly called The Principe, was founded in 1927 and is located in Milan, the major financial centre in Italy. The Principe?s commanding and neo-classic elegance adds even more beauty to the Piazza della Repubblica and it has been the destination of choice for business men, international travellers and people with a taste for high quality. Since the 1920s, the exceptional service delivery and the wonderful facilities at the hotel has made it the choice of several celebrities like Erich Maria Remarque, Edward VIII, Maria Callas, Madonna, David Beckham and several others.
The Hotel Principe di Savoia has ten floors of 301 rooms, comprising of 257 rooms and 44 suites and it has been said that in order to have a complete experience of the spirit of Milan, one had to stay at The Principe. Being one of the hotels in the Dorchester Collection, a group of luxury hotels that are known for their exceptional service, it did not seem far-fetched that the Principe would live up to its name, but I had to find out if there was any truth to this statement.
On arrival, the hospitable and well- trained staff took my luggage and I checked in. You already have a hint of the luxury that lies within the hotel from the entrance; the stained-glass ceiling and the chandeliers and mosaics did the building contributed to the ambience. The lobby of the hotel featured archetypal Italian decor and classic art deco statues, décor and furniture, which was the same in every ...