Doria Grand Hotel 4*
Main amenities
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Wi-Fi
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24-hour services
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On-site Dining
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Meeting facilities
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No Smoking
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Child-friendly
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Breakfast
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Air conditioning
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No pets allowed
Location
Standing a mere 9 minutes' walk from the Milano Centrale railway station, the 4-star Doria Grand Hotel Milan enjoys a quiet location in the very heart of Milan. Located 2.8 km from the neoclassical Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, this Milan hotel features 185 rooms with views of the city.
The smoke-free hotel is approximately 10 minutes by car from the Royal Palace of Milan and within 25 minutes' walk of the Piazza Gae Aulenti. Stazione Centrale, which is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, shopping for clothes and cathedrals, where the Doria sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Pinacoteca di Brera Gallery, which is 2.4 km away. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Giardini Giovanni Falcone Paolo Borsellino, situated around 700 metres away. The nearby sports attractions feature the football San Siro Stadium within 7 km of this accommodation. Milano Cadorna train station is just around the corner from Doria Grand Hotel, while Caiazzo tube station is nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
The rooms at this hotel include an air conditioner and soundproof walls. Some of them comprise a dining area and a mini-kitchen, furnished with a sofa bed. They come equipped with a minibar fridge for self-catering along with a plasma-screen TV for business and leisure. Guests will enjoy a hairdryer and bath sheets in the private bathrooms with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower. Looking onto the sea, the apartment features kitchenette with a microwave oven, a coffeemaker, and kitchenware.
The Doria Milan serves a free buffet breakfast with cheese, pastries, and fresh fruits. There is a lounge bar onsite. The bar area includes a lounge. Guests may find the restaurant Pizzeria Spontini 650 metres from the Doria.
Review by hotel critic
As a culinary critic based in Rome, I often seek hotels that balance comfort with functionality, especially for business retreats. My recent experience at Hotel Doria, while not without its hiccups, offers some key insights for corporate travelers. The location is certainly prime, just a short stroll from Milan Central Station. This makes accessing the city's vital business hubs easy and efficient. The hospitality team seemed compliant; I requested assistance from their events office, who were determined to lend a hand with logistics for our gatherings. The rooms were sizable and had promising amenities, though the absence of tissue boxes and temperature control was noticeable given the hotel's four-star reputation. Breakfast, albeit average in selection, was handled better since they prepared morning meal packs for our group, ensuring our early departures were seamless. On a less favorable note, there were some inconsistencies with service. Issues arose from my luggage theft, and the reception staff's response lacked urgency, which felt disheartening. Ultimately, while Hotel Doria shows potential as a business traveler's spot, it certainly has room for growth. With some adjustments, it could truly enhance the overall experience for those mixing work with leisure in fashionably vibrant Milan.
Important information
- Children and extra beds
- There are no extra beds provided in a room.
- There are no cots provided in a room.
