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Excelsior Hotel Gallia
Milan, Italy · The Luxury Collection · High Luxury
Excelsior Hotel Gallia anchors the western edge of Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 9, directly adjacent to Milano Centrale. The hotel itself opened in 1932, conceived as the prestige address for industrialists and diplomats arriving by rail into Italy's commercial capital, its majestic Art Deco façade in architectural dialogue with the station's imperial stonework. A fourteen-minute walk leads to the Bosco Verticale towers of the Porta Nuova district, offering guests a vivid sense of Milan's evolution from postwar industrial powerhouse to contemporary design capital, while the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are both ten minutes by transit.
- 235 rooms
- Opened 1932
- Neighborhood: Porta Nuova
- Rooms from 280 sq ft (26 m²)
About Excelsior Hotel Gallia
- Since 2009, Excelsior Hotel Gallia and its associates have been committed to social responsibility and environmentally friendly initiatives.
- & Restaurant Terrazza Gallia Bar & Restaurant located on the rooftop of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia is recognized around the world for its exceptional dining, crafted with a sense of daring and allure.
- A fourteen-minute walk leads to the Bosco Verticale towers of the Porta Nuova district, offering guests a vivid sense of Milan's evolution from postwar industrial powerhouse to contemporary design capital, while the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are both ten minutes.
History
The hotel itself opened in 1932, conceived as the prestige address for industrialists and diplomats arriving by rail into Italy's commercial capital, its majestic Art Deco façade in architectural dialogue with the station's imperial stonework.
The setting
Excelsior Hotel Gallia anchors the western edge of Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 9, directly adjacent to Milano Centrale — the monumental railway station inaugurated in 1931 as one of Europe's grandest transport termini. The hotel itself opened in 1932, conceived as the prestige address for industrialists and diplomats arriving by rail into Italy's commercial capital, its majestic Art Deco façade in architectural dialogue with the station's imperial stonework. A fourteen-minute walk leads to the Bosco Verticale towers of the Porta Nuova district, offering guests a vivid sense of Milan's evolution from postwar industrial powerhouse to contemporary design capital, while the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are both ten minutes by transit. 2.6 km from La Scala opera house. 3.1 km from Sforza Castle.
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness center
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness center
- Bar
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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