Principe di Savoia

Hotel Principe di Savoia
Interactive map of the Hotel Principe di Savoia area
General information
TypeLuxury hotel
Architectural style
Neoclassical
LocationMilan, Italy
Named forHouse of Savoy
OpenedApril 6, 1927
OwnerBrunei Investment Agency
OperatorDorchester Collection
Technical details
Floor count10
Other information
Number of rooms301
Website
www.dorchestercollection.com/en/milan/hotel-principe-di-savoia/

Hotel Principe di Savoia, also known as "The Principe",[1][2][3][4] is a five-star luxury hotel in Milan, Italy. It was given the name "Principe e Savoia" in 1927, and soon became a home for businessmen.

In 2003, the hotel became part of the Dorchester Collection, a group of luxury hotels owned by the Brunei Investment Agency.[5] Located on Piazza della Repubblica, The Principe houses 301 rooms with 44 suites, on ten floors.

History

The hotel opened in April 1927 as the Hotel Principe e Savoia, developed by S.A. Acquisto ed Esercizio Alberghi Savoia.[6] It has a neoclassical architectural design and was developed by Milanese architect Cesare Tenca.[7] Following the Great Depression in the 1930s, the hotel was acquired by the Compagnia Italiana Grandi Alberghi (CIGA Hotels) in 1938, which also managed hotels including the Danieli and Gritti Palace in Venice.[8]

During World War II, the Principe & Savoia became a headquarters for the Germans, and later served as the American headquarters. The hotel underwent renovations from 1956-1957, adding two wings: Principe Rosso and Metallico.[9]

In the 1980s, CIGA renamed the hotel Principe di Savoia, the proper way to refer to the Italian royal family, the House of Savoy, for which the hotel is named.[10]

In 1994, ITT Sheraton purchased a controlling interest in CIGA,[11] and the hotel became part of the ITT Sheraton Luxury Collection. The hotel was extensively renovated, with three new floors added on top. Work was completed in 1996.[12] Starwood Hotels and Resorts bought ITT Sheraton in 1998, and the hotel became part of The Luxury Collection division.

In 2003, The Dorchester Group, wholly owned by The Brunei Investment Agency, the investment arm of the Government of Brunei,[13] purchased the hotel from Starwood, and it joined a group of five-star hotels that also includes such hotels as The Dorchester, Plaza Athénée, and Hôtel Meurice.[14][15] The hotel is one of two hotels in Italy owned by the Dorchester Collection, the other being the Hotel Eden in Rome. The hotel was renovated at a cost of $50 million in 2009.[16]

The hotel is scheduled to close on January 1, 2027 for renovations, and will reopen in 2029.[17]

Overview

Principe di Savoia is located in close proximity to Garibaldi, Centrale, and Cadorna stations, as well as the La Scala theatre. The hotel is appointed with a combination of classic Italian and Art Deco furnishings, complemented by various statues and décor throughout the premises. The entrance features an ornate stained-glass domed ceiling, while mosaics and chandeliers are present in both common areas and guest rooms.

Many individuals, including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Woody Allen, President George H. W. Bush, Bill Gates, and President Vladimir Putin, have stayed here.[18][19]

The Principe has two restaurants and the Principe Bar (renovated in 2009 by architect Thierry Despont).[20][21] There is also Salotto, which is a casual lobby lounge, and Acanto, the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant headed by executive chef Fabrizio Cadei.[22]

Notable guests

Entrance to the lobby

Since its opening, Principe di Savoia hosted notable guests and celebrities such as Edward VIII, Erich Maria Remarque, Aristotle Onassis, Evita Peron, Maria Callas,[23][24] Charlie Chaplin, Josephine Baker, The Aga Khan, David Rockefeller, Elizabeth Taylor, Henry Ford and the Prince of Monaco.[25]

Other notable guests of the hotel have included Madonna, George Clooney and David and Victoria Beckham.

Other projects

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References

  1. ↑ Gian Luigi Paracchini (2002-02-24). "Affari e amori segreti al bar del Principe di Savoia". Il Corriere della Sera. p. 18. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
  2. ↑ Maria Teresa Veneziani (2002-02-24). "Affari e amori segreti al bar del Principe di Savoia". Il Corriere della Sera. p. 18. Archived from the original on 2016-01-01. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
  3. ↑ "Hotel Principe di Savoia". localistorici.it. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "La fondazione". magliarossonera.it. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  5. ↑ Serena Curatolo (November 27, 2014). "Il Principe: history, modernity, luxury suite". Guilty Magazine. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  6. ↑ I locali storici di Milano. Touring Editore. 2004.
  7. ↑ "Buongiorno Milano". Pinup Magazine. April 7, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Of Tourists & Titans". Time: 110. May 17, 1968.
  9. ↑ "Hotel Principe Di Savoia The Prince of Milan's Hotels". App Cluster. November 12, 2004. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Hotel Principe di Savoia - Iconic hotel in Milan". Dorchester Collection. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  11. ↑ "ITT's Sheraton Unit in Pact To Buy Ciga Hotels of Italy". The New York Times. Bloomberg News. February 10, 1994.
  12. ↑ https://www.dorchestercollection.com/milan/hotel-principe-di-savoia/about
  13. ↑ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2000891/
  14. ↑ "Dorchester Group takes on Milan's Principe di Savoia". Caterer & Hotelkeeper. 192 (4282). July 10, 2003.
  15. ↑ Joe Sharkey (July 8, 2003). "A Five-Star Chain Hotel? Really". New York Times. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  16. ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/everettpotter/2018/09/10/milans-luxury-lair-for-fashion-week-hotel-principe-di-savoia/
  17. ↑ https://www.hospitalitynet.org/announcement/41014733/dorchester-collection-announces-restoration-of-hotel-principe-di-savoia-milan
  18. ↑ Paul Johnson (June 18, 2007). "Suite of the week: Presidential Suite at Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan". Luxury Travel. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  19. ↑ "The Hotel Principe di Savoia is Milan's hotel to the stars". News.com.au. January 18, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  20. ↑ Jackie Cooperman (October 29, 2009). "Now Booking: Principe di Savoi". New York Times. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  21. ↑ "Bars with Great Design and Atmosphere". Architectural Digest. October 31, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Hotel check: Hotel Principe di Savoia". Business Traveller. December 31, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Hotel Principe di Savoia Milano". ETB Travel News. July 11, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  24. ↑ Dana Facaros, Michael Pauls (2004). Italy. New Holland Publishers.
  25. ↑ European Style Hotel. Panagiotis Fotiadis. September 1, 2011.
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