A city centre palace that was left to rot for 30 years before being reborn as a luxury
hotel with a fairytale theme might not sound terribly promising. At the Chateau
Monfort, at the epicentre of one of Europe’s most fashionable cities, it works like a
charm.
The new
luxury Relais & Chateaux property, which opened last year, is a charming
77-room boutique hotel in Milan with a whimsical ambiance that also has its own
extravagant gourmet restaurant, Rubacuori.
Within
walking distance of the cathedral and La Scala opera house, as well as some of
the best shopping on the continent, Hotel Chateau Monfort, in the elegant
Monforte quarter, oozes Italian style.
The hotel’s
on-site restaurant Rubacuori is quirky with ultra-professional staff and
features whimsical takes on traditional Italian dishes (think maybe foie gras
escalope with turmeric, mango, rice chips and sea urchins; or maybe red mullet
with poached eggs, red onion compote and tea foam).
The hotel
has also instituted a Wines of the World program that features labels including
Cape Mentelle, Cloudy Bay, Rupert & Rothschild from South Africa and Cheval
des Andes from Argentina.
These are
also available in the relaxed lounge bar, populated by a collection of funky
artist types, young lovers and serious suits.
Milan is alive right now; whether you love history, fashion, sport or shopping it is one of the hottest destinations in Europe.
The hotel –
part of the Planetaria Collection that also includes the excellent Grand Hotel
Savoie in Genoa - has its own fitness centre and spa, swimming pool and free
wifi. Rooms have a sense of retro charm but all modern comforts and the staff
are impeccably mannered. Prices start from around €265.
Hotel Chateau Monfort is at 1 Corso Concordia in central
Milan. Phone +39 02 776 761. www.hotelchateaumonfort.com.
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