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Milan, Italy grand hotel A place rich in atmosphere where guests may bask in the aura of famous people whose names have been written in history. Opened in 1863, the Grand Hotel et de Milan retains all the charm of an old Milanese town mansion. The hotel continues to attract leading figures from international culture, show-business, fashion, the world of music and business. Situated in the heart of the city, only a short walk from the financial district, the La Scala Opera House, the fashion area and the Duomo. 66 urbanlifenstyle.com The Grand Hotel et de Milan, together with it’s bars & restaurants, represents a discreet corner of Milanese life. An ideal place to stay for business, pleasure or both. The hotel has been run with great care and attention by the Bertazzoni family for three generations. A point of reference for those seeking to stay in the lap of luxury but in seclusion and privacy, in the intimate and pleasantly vintage atmosphere of a historic town mansion. Many illustrious guests have stayed here & among the famous names to be found on the register is that of the composer Giuseppe Verdi who was at the “Milan” for a number of years. Since that time, its many rooms have been permeated with a love of music and particularly the Opera. Inside, the Grand Hotel et de Milan is subtly refined, with the captivating atmosphere of interiors that have been elegantly furnished over the years with exclusive furniture and furnishings that have now become part of its history. The rooms have perfectly preserved period furniture and details, such as parquet flooring and spacious bathrooms in Italian marble. Seventy-two rooms and twenty-three suites offer a variety of accommodation. 67