Room Mate Giulia Hotel, Milan
Room Mate Giulia is a stylish boutique hotel tucked into a late 19th-century building just steps from Milan’s iconic Piazza del Duomo. Designed by the acclaimed Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola, the hotel is a vibrant love letter to the city, blending Milanese industrial tradition with a playful, domestic feel that makes guests feel instantly at home.
The design is packed with thoughtful details. The lobby floor features the same pink marble used in the Duomo, while a curved wall of terracotta bricks pays homage to classic Milanese architecture. Throughout the hotel, you’ll find recurring geometric patterns and curated art from local “Milanesi” talents, reflecting the city’s rich graphic and cultural history.
Guest rooms are intentionally designed to feel like cozy, familiar Italian apartments rather than formal hotel suites. Many rooms feature charming touches like slanted ceilings or private terraces, and the use of bold colours and vintage-inspired furnishings gives each space a distinct character. For relaxation, guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center, sauna, and steam room.
Location-wise, you couldn’t ask for more. You are essentially around the corner from the breathtaking Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the world-famous Milan Cathedral. Whether you want to explore the high-end boutiques of the Fashion District or visit the nearby Gallerie d’Italia, you are perfectly positioned in the heart of the city’s historic center.
It is a fantastic choice for anyone who appreciates creative design and wants to experience Milan without the stuffiness of a traditional luxury property.
Expert reviews
“Around the corner from the Duomo, Room Mate Giulia is an 85-room hotel that opened in 2016 with playful interiors by the Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Milan.
“This fun and quirky hotel has plenty of character: vibrantly coloured retro furnishings, quirky paintings and homely rooms. But it’s the extra details that really make the difference – breakfast is served until noon, and guests can use a portable Wi-Fi device on the go in the city.”
What guests liked
- Great location
- Beautiful building
- Boutique style
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
- Friendly staff
Location
Recent guest reviews
8 June 2026
Was overall good
Caring staff leaving kind motivational notes in the room everyday
8 June 2026
Best in Milan.
The staff, nice, hard workers, good mood and happy to assist.
Specially Andres the concierge and Rachele in the front desk, but all were great.
Location, Location, Location.
7 June 2026
Recommend! Great hotel, staff, and location! Clean and great beds!
Location was superior! Staff was great. Service was exceptional!
Beds so comfy I missed breakfast? 😅
31 May 2026
Amazing option for someone looking a good location. Best price value you’ll find
Amazing location, top service
Nothing
26 May 2026
I would return!
Superb location
Wonderful staff
Lovely design
25 May 2026
Location, Location, Location ! And the hotel is great too.
great breakfast, great service, spetacular location. A great choice for sure for Milan.
Street in front of the hotel is under renovation so car traffic is blocked. Since I had a rented car it was really hard to access the street and valet parking.
17 May 2026
excellent. really liked it.
Room excellent. reception and service too.
breakfast could be better but still very good.
13 May 2026
Great hotel, the staff at reception is amazing and every request was answered immediately, the breakfast is long and won
everything
9 May 2026
It was an excellent stay
Everything
8 May 2026
Fantastically located hotel with very nice staff and service, very comfortable and a nice small scale feeling.
Staff, location and small scale feeling. Sound proof windows, the hotel is literally a stone throw away from Plaza del Duomo and one night the Inter fans celebration their winning the championship. We could only hear the loudest fireworks, which says something about the sound proof windows. The breakfast offered in the hotel.
A bit expensive, but then again this is Milan and everything seems expensive at first, then you get used to it.
22 April 2026
convenient, clean property in a great location highly recommended for a weekend getaway,
Great location, functional facilities and very clean.
21 April 2026
Comfy room; a good breakfast, and friendly staff
Staff was very helpful in making restaurant recommendations, and being friendly
Too close to a busy area; street currently under construction
20 April 2026
Clean, comfortable and very well located, a fair cost-to-quality option
I stayed here for the second time and can confirm it’s a very good option in Milan. The location right next to Piazza del Duomo and the main attractions, the staff was very friendly and professional, and the junior suite on the upper floor offers a comfortable room size compared to other hotels in this area. Overall, a solid choice with a good balance between cost and quality
Nothing, all as expected
15 April 2026
Magic in Milan
The staff were delightful & so helpful.
The modern design in the entrance foyer was simple but stunning.
My room was well designed & very comfortable
Excellent A/C system
There was nothing to dislike.
13 April 2026
Very good location and value for money
Location
12 April 2026
Great location, hotel and staff
Great location, steps away from the Il Duomo, La Scala and the Gallery. Friendly and professional staff.
The view from the room was an inside courtyard with AC equipment and trash cans. There was construction in front of the hotel, which made it more difficult to get there - that’s a city issue.
25 March 2026
The best hotel for active shopping in Milan.
My favorite hotel in Milan. It has an incredibly beautiful and unique interior — I enjoy the atmosphere and details every time I stay here. The breakfasts are excellent, especially the pastries, which are always fresh and delicious. I would also like to highlight the staff: they are exceptionally kind, attentive, and caring. I have stayed here several times already and can confidently say that I will definitely return again.
20 March 2026
A stylish, peaceful and perfectly located hotel with a unique artistic soul. I would definitely come back.
I absolutely loved my stay at Room Mate Giulia. The hotel is perfectly located just a few steps from the Duomo, which makes everything easily accessible. The atmosphere is calm and refined, and the cleanliness is impeccable. What truly stands out is the artistic touch throughout the hotel from the decor to the details and artwork, everything feels carefully curated and stylish. It gives a unique personality to the place, far from standard hotels. The staff was also very welcoming and professional and the breakfast is delicious :)
Honestly, nothing significant to mention. Everything met my expectations and contributed to a very pleasant stay.
18 March 2026
Staying in the heart of Milan - no need for any transportation
I’m not sure if I was just lucky to get a room on the sixth (top) floor, or if the receptionist was especially kind in assigning it to me😇. Either way, I really appreciated it. The hotel is in an amazing location—just a two-minute walk from Duomo Square! Super clean and nice staff. The room interior design was really lovely.
There is nothing I can say bad about this hotel!
17 March 2026
Perfect Location, Great Service and Very Comfortable
The location is unbeatable - between the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Duomo. It is a 4 minute walk to La Scala and has a metro station within a minute. The staff is terrific - service is exceptional. Breakfast is good.
Not sufficient space for hanging out. Seating in the lobby is limited.
4 March 2026
Very good location , nice trendy design, friendly staff.
The design is trendy. Perfect location. Good staff and nice breakfast.
The bedding blanket is too thin
3 March 2026
I was in Milan for fashion week and do me was impetamt location. And I choose very good hotel for this
I had a very pleasant stay overall and really enjoyed my experience at the hotel. The service, atmosphere, and general organization were great.
It was also a bit noisy at times, although I understand this can depend on the location. I really appreciated that earplugs were provided in the bathroom — a very thoughtful detail.
Overall, a positive experience and I would still recommend this hotel.
There are just a couple of minor points to note. The room had a slight smell, as if someone had smoked there before. For me, a fresh and pleasant scent is very important, so it would be great if the hotel could pay more attention to this or use subtle home fragrances.
18 February 2026
great location, friendly staff, good taste
friendly staff and helpful
the shower gets clogged easily
15 February 2026
Perfect as always
This was my third stay everything is perfect.
3 February 2026
Modern, friendly hotel right next to the Duomo. Tłumacz rozmowy
Excellent stuff, very friendly and welcoming. Location is 10/10, Just few steps from Duomo. The surrounding area is full of great restaurants and historical sites. The room was spacious, with a large, comfortable bathroom and comfortable beds. Breakfast met our expectations and those of our 3-year-old son
The cleanliness needs improvement. Although the room was generally very clean, after 10 minutes of running around without socks, our little one's feet turned dark gray. That's the only downside we noticed.
2 February 2026
Exclent location and friendly staff
The hotel is excellent in terms of location and rooms. The rooms are clean, and the staff are extremely polite, professional, and welcoming. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay.
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Hammam
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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10 June 2026
A Wonderful Base of Operations
The breakfast buffet was extraordinary, one of the best in the world. The many, many choices catered to every morning expectation, and everything was fresh and appealing.
The high ceiling in the room was very nice. Having two sinks in the bathroom was great for my wife and I.
The location, just steps from the Duomo, was a wonderful additional surprise. In our extra time, we visited it.
The restaurant across the street, Pino, was convenient and wonderful for dinner.
A freezer section in the refrigerator would have been nice.
I would have chosen smaller sink "bowls" to leave more room on the bathroom counter for toiletries.