10/10
“Fabulous!”
Gorgeous hotel in an amazing location. We loved the room and the terrace. Outstanding service.
Milan · head to head
Bvlgari Hotel Milano vs Mandarin Oriental
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Mandarin Oriental is $287 a night less. They are 139 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book the Mandarin Oriental. It rates higher with guests (10 vs 9.5), costs $521 less a night, and comes with a two-Michelin-starred restaurant the Bulgari can't match. The Bulgari's one real edge is its hot tub and that famous private garden, which matters if wellness and quiet green space are the point of the trip. Both sit within a hundred metres of Montenapoleone, so location isn't the deciding factor here.
The look and the feel
Bvlgari Hotel Milano
The Bulgari occupies a 1920s building given a spare, stone-and-bronze Antonio Citterio interior when it opened in 2004, all travertine, dark wood and low light, built around a 4,000-square-metre private garden that is astonishing for central Milan. The spa pool sits under glass mosaics in gold and emerald green, lit theatrically, and feels more like a jewel box than a gym extra. Rooms lean quiet and masculine, with views over the garden or the Botanical Gardens beyond it. It draws guests who want seclusion inside the fashion quarter rather than a view of it.
Guests who want a hushed, garden-facing retreat and don't mind paying more for that seclusion.
Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental is stitched together from several historic Milanese buildings around Via Andegari, with Antonio Citterio furniture again but here paired with lighter marble, courtyards and a garden bar that turns lively with cocktails in the evening. Seta, the restaurant, runs an open kitchen and modern Italian menu that has held two Michelin stars, and the wellness centre with its indoor pool is free to guests rather than an add-on. The public rooms feel more sociable and design-conscious than hushed, with a crowd that skews fashion and finance rather than purely private.
Guests who want the better-reviewed address, a serious Michelin restaurant on site, and a livelier social scene, all for less money.
At the lower price, the Mandarin Oriental gives up nothing on the facility list but its own hot tub, which the Bulgari has and it doesn't.
The Bulgari's private garden and mosaic-lined pool make it the more theatrical, memorable space to simply be in, even if the Mandarin wins on food and value.
The numbers
| Bvlgari Hotel Milano | Mandarin Oriental | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,183 | $1,896 |
| Guest rating | 9.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Reviews | 222 | 263 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 139 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Bvlgari Hotel Milano has
- Hot tub
Only Mandarin Oriental has
Nothing on our list that Bvlgari Hotel Milano lacks.
What guests actually say
Bvlgari Hotel Milano
- gorgeous hotel and location
- loved the room and terrace
- outstanding service
“Gorgeous hotel in an amazing location.”
Mandarin Oriental
- impeccable service
- excellent restaurant and food
- great breakfast
- room could be bigger
Bvlgari guests seem happier overall, praising the room, terrace and service with no complaints, whereas Mandarin Oriental guests love the service and food but note the rooms could be bigger.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Bvlgari Hotel Milano
- Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non SmokingRoom Only$2,165
- Superior, Guest Room, 1 KingRoom Only · free cancellation$2,183
- Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non SmokingBreakfast Included$2,204
Mandarin Oriental
- Deluxe Twin Room Non SmokingBreakfast Included$1,906
- Deluxe Room KingBreakfast Included$1,906
- Deluxe Room, 2 Twin BedsBreakfast Included$1,925
In guests' own words
About each
Bvlgari Hotel Milano
Luxurious Boutique Property Located adjacent to Milan's prestigious Via Montenapoleone, Bulgari Hotel Milano offers a refined and exclusive experience. The comfortable rooms provide views of the magical garden and Botanical Gardens, blending modern design with high-tech features. Relaxing Spa Retreat Indulge in the spa's indoor swimming pool surrounded by…
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Mandarin Oriental
Luxurious Accommodation in Milan's Fashion District Wellness Centre and Fine Dining Experience luxury at Mandarin Oriental, Milan with a free wellness centre boasting an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre. Indulge in culinary delights at Seta, the on-site restaurant with 2 Michelin stars, offering modern Italian cuisine. Elegant Rooms and…
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Facilities, in full
Bvlgari Hotel Milano
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
Mandarin Oriental
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
Where they are
Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7/BVia Andegari 9
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