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
Offering an exhibition centre, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities, the 4-star Doria Grand Hotel Milan is ideally located, approximately a 25-minute walk from the upscale shopping Via Monte Napoleone Street. Featuring 185 rooms with views of the city, this Milan hotel is 2.8 km from the neoclassical Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Situated in the very heart of Milan, the smoke-free hotel gives quick access to the Milano Centrale railway station, which stands just 9 minutes' walk away. The Piazza Gae Aulenti is 2.1 km from the Doria Grand in Milan. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Giardini Giovanni Falcone Paolo Borsellino, located around 700 metres away. This accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the romantic easily accessible Sempione Park 3.1 km away. Doria Grand Hotel gives access to public transport, as is only 200 m from Caiazzo underground station and within easy reach of Via Palestrina - Via Doria bus stop.
The rooms at this hotel include an air conditioner. Some of them comprise a kitchenette and a dining area, furnished with a sofa bed. Also, there is a safe, a minibar provided. Guests will make use of hairdryers and bath sheets in bathrooms equipped with a bidet and a separate toilet. Looking onto the sea, the apartment features kitchenette with a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a washing machine.
The Doria Grand 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 can dine at the restaurant Pizzeria Spontini located 8 minutes' stroll away.
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.
