A dramatically reborn 15th century monastery with a mere 118 rooms and suites, the intimate Four Seasons is steps from Milan's couture houses and financial district on the exclusive Via Gesù between Via Montenapolone and Via della Spiga. 118 spacious guest rooms including 41 suites surrounding a private, landscaped courtyard. Outstanding Mediterranean cuisine at Il Teatro and La Veranda restaurants, both featuring signature menus from executive chef Sergio Mei, voted "Italian Chef of the Year 1998"; near La Scala opera house and Il Duomo cathedral. Contemporary Italian design in a restored historic building with centuries-old frescoes, columns and vaulted ceilings, full service business center, 6500 square feet of exceptional meeting and function space, with access to sunken courtyard.

Complimentary amenities for all guests include: morning coffee and refreshments in the lobby before 7am, overnight shoe shine, in-room fax machine, daily newspaper, children's amenities for guests traveling with their children, complimentary use of the Fitness Centre.

In-room amenities include radio/alarm clock, satellite TV, VCR, electronic safe, private fax machine (complimentary, on request), HI-FI system with CD player (in all suite types), fully stocked mini-bar, floor to ceiling marbled bathrooms with deep soaking tub and separate stall shower. Outstanding Mediterranean cuisine at Il Teatro and La Veranda restaurants, both featuring signature menus from executive chef Sergio Mei, voted "Italian Chef of the Year 1998"; near La Scala opera house and Il Duomo cathedral. Contemporary Italian design in a restore historic building with centuries-old frescoes, columns and vaulted ceilings, full service business center, 6500 square feet of exceptional meeting and function space, with access to sunken courtyard. Complimentary amenities for guests traveling with their children, complimentary overnight shoeshine and complimentary use of the Fitness Center.

In-room amenities include radio/alarm clock, satellite TV, VCR, electronic safe, private fax machine (on request), High-speed Internet access, Hi-Fi system with CD player, full stocked minibar, floor to ceiling marbled bathrooms with deep soaking tub and separate stall shower.

• Number of Rooms: 118
• Children's Programs: Yes
• Private Club/Floor: No
• Seasonal Closures: Possible construction of a spa (dates not finalized yet)

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