Milan is one of the world’s fashion and design capitals – meaning it is currently very much abuzz for Fashion Month. But there’s plenty of hidden (and not so hidden) spots for a wellness break too.
Including a unique mineral bathing experience and luxurious fashion-forward hotel spaces, these are six of the best spas in Milan, each offering indulgent relaxation in the characteristic Italian way. Just what you might need mid fashion-week.
Hotel Principe di Savoia
To be found at one of Milan’s most historic hotels, the Hotel Principe di Savoia’s Club 10 is widely regarded as one of the city’s best health and fitness centres. The large gym, complete with high-tech strength and conditioning equipment, has floor-to-ceiling windows, and the rooftop heated swimming pool and sun-soaked terrace are the perfect place to relax and unwind at; you’ll still be able to enjoy stunning city views. Italian elegance exudes from the five treatment rooms too – with marble touches, soft lighting and luxurious fabrics that help you sink a little deeper into a recharge state. In the cocooning treatment rooms, enjoy signature services using results-driven products from SENSAI and Comfort Zone. You’ll leave not only feeling relaxed, but also confident that your concerns – from skin hydration to radiance – have been truly taken care of.
Palazzo Parigi
One of the standout features at the Palazzo Parigi spa is its Moroccan Hammam – and it is one of the best in the city. Offering an authentic and luxurious experience that will have your skin buffed, refreshed and massaged from head-to-toe, this treatment is perfect for unwinding after busy days in Italy’s fashion capital. One of the largest spa spaces in Milan, other world-class facilities here include a large indoor pool with garden views, a Jacuzzi, a Finnish sauna, steam bath, and an icefall. Traditional facials and deep tissue massages are also available using luxury Valmont products, which you can enjoy in one of seven-themed rooms inspired by wellness hubs from around the world, such as China, Bali, Morocco and Sweden. The space combines classic Italian elegance with Parisian touches, resulting in spacious, light-filled interiors that provide something a little different to the dimly-lit spas elsewhere.
Mandarin Oriental
Blending modern Italian design with subtle Asian influences (as you’d expect from a prestigious Mandarin Oriental hotel), this Milanese spa offers world-class facilities right in the hub of the shopping district. Slip inside after a morning of exploring the city, place your phone in your locker, and book in for one of the spa’s tailored wellness experiences. Your mental and physical wellbeing will be well taken care of; the highly-skilled therapists will customise your massage, facial or body scrub with detox rituals, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and meditation sessions to meet your exact needs. You don’t even have to choose your treatment in advance – with the signature Time Rituals booking just select the amount of time you have and your therapist will do the rest. Post-treatment, enjoy the heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna and steam rooms.
Armani Hotel
Not many spas in Milan have rooftop spaces, which makes the stunning panoramic views from the spa pool at Armani Hotel Milan all the more breathtaking. Located on the eighth floor of the Armani Hotel, it’s a must visit for fashion aficionados; every aspect of the space’s sleek design embodies Giorgio Armani’s minimalist elegance with clean lines and neutral tones to create a calming atmosphere. When you are just about done dreamily staring out of the pool window, the spa offers a range of exclusive must-try treatments based on the Armani/SPA Life philosophy of Mu (relax), Liberta (freedom), and Fluidita (flow). Don’t leave without trying the classic Mu massage – it’s incredibly restorative – before unwinding in the sauna, steam rooms and hydrotherapy experiences. For anyone seeking a 360-wellness reset while visiting Milan, you can also book personalised wellness programmes that incorporate fitness sessions in the gym and nutritional guidance, such as the small group experience of jogging in the Fashion District.
Four Seasons Milan
Designed by celebrated architect Patricia Urquiola, and housed in a hotel that was once a former convent, the spa at Four Seasons Milan has an array of unique features including exposed brick walls; vaulted ceilings over the heated pool; and a tranquil garden, creating a peaceful escape in the heart of Milan. With warm and inviting relaxation spaces that can soothe even the most stressed-out of minds (before you even step into a treatment room), this is a spa you’ll want to stay at for as long as possible. The space combines historical beauty with cutting-edge treatments – the highlight being the Italian Aromatherapy Rituals. Inspired by iconic Italian cities, these unique and incredibly indulgent experiences include candle-based massages, hot stone body scrubs and bathing rituals that supercharge relaxation. For a spa day for two, try the Spa Suite Experience, which includes aromatherapy, massage and private use of a whirlpool and steam bath.
QC Termemilano
Located within Milan’s ancient Spanish walls, QC Termemilano (part of the prestigious QC Terme spa group) is an unforgettable escape from urban life, where you can enjoy an extensive range of mineral-rich thermal baths, wellness pools, and hydromassage areas; all designed to provide deep relaxation and to ease muscle tension. Offering a bend of historical charm and a tranquil atmosphere, the spa’s standout feature is the ancient underground wellness path set beneath the spa, as well as the heated whirlpools in the outdoor garden, steam rooms, sensory showers and the iconic tram-turned-sauna experience. The range of treatments are top-tier too. For a Milanese touch, try the Aperiterme concept, which combines your facial or massage with an aperitivo, allowing you to unwind with food and drinks in the spa’s serene setting.
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Lead image: Palazzo Parigi
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