The Senato Hotel is a chic, family-owned boutique retreat nestled in the heart of Milan. Housed in a beautiful early 20th-century neoclassical urban mansion, it was once the private residence of the Ranza family for over a century before being transformed into a hotel. The project was masterminded by Milanese architect Alessandro Bianchi, who blended tradition with a sharp, contemporary edge.
The design is deeply inspired by Milanese heritage. You’ll notice the recurring Ginkgo Biloba leaf motif—a nod to the trees lining the street outside—which appears in the form of handcrafted lamps throughout the interior. The lobby is a masterclass in local craftsmanship, featuring rich materials like brass, velvet, and Carrara marble. A standout feature is the courtyard’s shallow slate-grey water pool, which creates a serene mirror for the building’s historic facade.
Located just steps from the prestigious Brera district and the high-end fashion boutiques of Via Montenapoleone, the hotel is perfectly positioned for style-seekers. It’s also incredibly convenient for sightseeing, with iconic landmarks like the Duomo and the legendary Teatro alla Scala only a short, pleasant walk away.
Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, the hotel’s calm, minimalist rooms offer a quiet sanctuary from the city’s buzz. With its mix of historic bones and modern, tailor-made details, the Senato provides an authentic taste of sophisticated Milanese living.
Expert reviews
“Beside the city’s fashion district, the Senato Hotel is an elegant 43-room boutique property that opened in 2015 in a neoclassical palazzo that was formerly a private family residence.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Milan.
“A sleek boutique hotel where gold, black and white dominate, a stone’s throw away from Milan’s upscale shopping streets. Handmade lamps, candles, marble floors and bespoke seating feature on the ground floor, while brass lamps and bedside tables marry well with the stylish monochrome interiors of the rooms.”
What guests liked
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Clean rooms
Location
Recent guest reviews
7 September 2024
Very good
Location and friendly staff
Too small
30 August 2024
Very good
Location was great.
I didn’t like the flies in the shower.
28 August 2024
Worth place to stay in Milan
Location, Staff snd Cleanness
Nothing
15 July 2024
Exceptional
Breakfast was lovely, very tasty, super nice service!
5th floor hallway - extremely hot, air conditioning unit needed
6 July 2024
got better as I moved rooms.
breakfast garden and food lovely and delicious
the standard room unless you are spending a single night is not decent.
4 July 2024
Exceptional
Great location, clean, good breakfast
2 June 2024
Excellent. The Dyson blow dryer was an amazing touch!
This hotel completely exceeded my expectations. This is my 5th time traveling to Europe (including Viking cruise) and it was the nicest hotel I have stayed in. The bed was great, room 101 was magical, and the food was outstanding. Even with a few issues I would say amazing things about this boutique hotel.
My shower drain backed up, but that was just a maintenance issue I would imagine is pretty normal.
27 May 2024
Great
Location, room and staff were perfect.
n/a
1 May 2024
The wonderful staff helped rescue my items which were left behind in the safe. They called me as I was headed to the air
Great location and professional and caring staff.
The decor is a tad too modernist for my liking - I prefer good old fashion creature comforts in the room.
30 April 2024
Very good
Break fast was so normal in comparison to the others good hotel
Air conditioner isn’t work properly and we had a lots of problem with it It should be control by room but I realized it’s remote by reception
24 April 2024
It was perfect, the location is the best!
Everything
Lightning in the room
16 April 2024
Home away from home in Milan with lovely backyard
Impressive boutique hotel in top location
Exceeded my expectations
13 March 2024
Excellent stay
The staff is really helpful and cheerful from the moment you check in. Location is great, walking distance from almost everywhere you wanna go. Breakfast was really nice and tasty. The hotel has a really cute courtyard which is a really nice cafe as well. Andrea was very helpful with everything. Overall definitely will cone back.
2 February 2024
always worth to stay there
Wonderful Breakfast for all kind of taste classical or modern and an impressive milk bar.
nothing to mention
7 January 2024
Exceptional
It was excellent.
No comment
19 December 2023
Perfectly located boutique hotel with friendly staff.
Great location and quiet. Breakfast was varied and fresh.
Nothing
18 December 2023
Exceptional
I’d like to commend Mr Daniel from Senato Hotel Milano for his exceptional service and resourcefulness in arranging for a taxi to retrieve a handbag that was left at a restaurant in Milan, even though this happened near the restaurant’s closing time. This genuine and personal service that I’m sure he extends to all guests at the hotel is why my family and I stay only at the Senato Hotel Milano whenever we are in the city. We are very grateful for his service and hospitality, thank you, Mr Daniel!
27 November 2023
We will be back, loved it
Nice breakfast and we could walk to all the shopping streets. The front desk was very helpful and nice. We will definitely come back
13 November 2023
Hidden gem for a short trip to Milan. Highly recommended.
The hotel is perfectly located to stroll around the city, in vicinity of high street shops and well known restaurants / bars. Rooms have a decent size with generous bathroom. Amazing staff and small yet tasty breakfast buffet. Safe parking in the back of the hotel available.
Nothing
7 November 2023
The hotel was very quiet, conveniently located and staff were friendly and helpful.
I liked the location. It was slightly off the beaten path but within walking distance of the places I wanted to visit. I also the hotel restaurant. The fettuccine Bolognese was quite good.
The armchair in the room was a design piece and not something one could actually sit in comfortably. The lighting in the bathroom could have been better.
2 November 2023
Perfect ending to a great holiday
Relaxed, lovely style decor, great breakfast, location, bed so comfy, wish we could have stayed longer, will recommend and definitely would return :)
Can’t think of anything :)
20 October 2023
Very good
The staff Especialmente The Cafe staff
16 October 2023
very satisfied. would recommend for the area.
convenient location. large well appointed room. helpful staff.
perhaps a little pricey
16 October 2023
Top location, top breakfast and good service
LOCATION BREAKFAST STAFF
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9 September 2024
Nice and clean stay at a very well located chic Hotel.