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Armani Hotel Milano is Now Open

The Armani Group has announced the opening of its second hotel – this one in the fashion-rich city of Milan. It follows closely on the heels of the brand-new hotel chain’s first property, the Armani Hotel Dubai. While Dubai property focused on luxury in a modern, art deco world, the Milan property is a step back in a unique package which combines luxury, old world Italian elegance, and Giorgio Armani’s personal sense of sophistication. It is a hotel designed not only for international travelers on holiday, but also the world’s top business representatives coming to the city. Armani Hotels are operated in partnership with Emaar Properties PJSC

The lovely 95-room property sits atop the historic Manzoni 31 building where Armani’s signature first store is also located. The hotel features three room options including Armani Deluxe, Armani Signature, and Armani Presidential suites. The presidential suites are by far the most sought after ranging up to 2,162 square feet, spread across two floors and joined by an impressive staircase. Among the modern and sophistication design elements are a one-way glass shower enclosure, cupboards that recede and disappear into the walls, and a unique front vestibule separating the bedroom area. Guests are sure to appreciate the sophisticated neutral colors, elegant furnishings, and the abundance of Asian limestone in the bathrooms.

The St. Regis Brings it’s Style of Luxury to Florence

The beautiful city of Florence recaptures a bit of former glory in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts restoration of one of its most historic and grand buildings. Starwood has just completed a 10-month renovation of the former Grand Hotel Florence, which they previously operated under their The Luxury Collection brand. With the renovation complete the new property is now known as the St. Regis Florence.

The St. Regis Florence occupies what was once the first luxury hotel in the city designed in 1432 by architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Starwood has returned the building to its former glory careful to preserve both the heritage and historical significance of the structure. The renovation is part of a $100 million effort by Starwood to renovate their most desirable properties across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The St. Regis Florence is a truly Italian hotel featuring 81 rooms, 19 suites, and a special designer suite from Bottega Veneta. All guest rooms feature luxury appointments, custom furniture, gloriously beautiful paintings, frescoes, and chandeliers, and unique names of noted Italian artists and nobility. Furthermore, each room is decorated with sophistication and elegance, in one of three color themes: Florentine, Medici, and Renaissance. As for the property’s public spaces, guests will appreciate fine antiques and handmade engravings scattered throughout the hotel.

The New Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel

Starwood Hotels & Resorts continues its tradition of world-class international hotels with the opening of the chic, new Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre. The new hotel is just 30 minutes from the city centre and provides direct access to the Malpensa Airport’s T1 terminal. Stunning views of the Italian Alps add the perfect backdrop for this amazing new property designed by King Roselli Architects and Saporiti Hotel Design.

Tourists to the area will have a choice of more than 400 rooms, 19 suites, and 58 club rooms; all spacious and well appointed, with Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Beds(R) and the latest in modern technology. The hotel also offers a 21,000 ft.2 Club Lounge with extra amenities for members of the Sheraton Club. For your weddings, banquets, and corporate gatherings, the Sheraton Milan Malpensa has you covered with over 21,000 ft.2 of space including meeting rooms and a large open space that can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

Own a Piece of Florence: Palazzo Tornabuoni Resort

Palazzo Tornabuoni, an independent private residence club is managed by Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts. It is the Florence’s first Private Residence Club. Florence is the capital of Tuscany which is famously known for its history, art, architecture, and cuisine. Visitors come from all over the world to view its beauty.

The history goes back to 15th century when Palazzo Tornabuoni was a home to a future pope, later it was restored and reopened as a residence club that is offered only to its maximum 288 members, who receive a transferable and willable membership in the club