Super-trendy, art hotel in a converted car factory
Located in Milan's Fashion District
Minimalist rooms with funky furnishings and satellite TV
Free breakfast buffet includes gluten-free options and Prosecco
A la carte lunch and dinner served indoors or on a terrace
Terrace bar
Fitness room and Turkish bath
Parking available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Small pets allowed
A bit far from city center and a ten-minute walk to Porta Genova Metro station
Fee for parking
Some rooms are on the small side
Poorly lit hallways
Few hotels are more self-consciously hip and funky than the four-pearl Nhow Milano. From the attention-grabbing über-modern interiors of the restaurant and lounge to the sparse industrial lobby and revolving art exhibition, every corner of the hotel oozes an artsy aesthetic. Minimalist yet comfortable rooms follow the design theme, although some feel a little cramped. Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and access to the Turkish bath are nice freebies. The hotel is a bit pricey given its setting on the outskirts of Milan center, so if location is an issue, you can easily find somewhere more central for a similar price, like Hotel Spadari al Duomo, though you'll lose a few features.
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Scene
Funky art and design hotel housed in an old car factory
Housed in what was once a General Motors factory, only a few splashes of color on the otherwise unremarkable facade of the Nhow Milano hint at the hotel's Art and Design concept. Inside, the theme becomes much clearer. A sparse, spacious reception area retains many elements of the original building and combines them with colorful, super-funky furnishings, and quirky contemporary art pieces. Look for a neon green armchair embellished with metal spikes and rainbow colored sofas. Glass cut outs in the floor showcase arranged ephemera. The lobby also holds an art exhibition that rotates every six months, emphasizing the hotel's focus on art. It's not surprising that the Nhow tends to attract a clientele of hip young couples, fashionistas, and business guests involved in the arts and media.
Location
Set in Milan's lively Tortona district, 15 minutes from the city center
The Nhow Milano is located in Milan's trendy Tortona district, a 10-minute walk from Porta Genova Metro station and about 15-minutes to the city center by car. From the nearby metro station, it's eight stops to Milano Centrale Train Station while for those with a car it's a five-minute drive via the A7 highway. Parking is available at the hotel, but there's a charge for it -- a common theme in Milan.
Rooms
Minimal decor with funky retro furnishings and free Wi-Fi
The hotel has 246 soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms, all of which have minimal funky decor with dark wood floors and retro furnishings. Walls are painted chocolate brown or bright orange. Standard in-room amenities include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Superior Rooms also have espresso makers. Watch out for twin beds pushed together to make a double. Bathrooms are simple but stylish with a tall white table stocked with white towels, orange slippers, and toiletries. Walk-in rain head showers and wall-mounted hair dryers are standard; upgrade to a suite for a whirlpool and bathrobes. Views vary from the cement roof of a neighboring building to the streets below -- none of them are particularly attractive.
Features
Trendy lounge, terrace, and restaurant
The hotel's outdoor Terrazzo really invokes the building's industrial heritage, with exposed beams and piping contrasting with colorful clusters of armchairs on the expansive outdoor space . The funky Lounge Bar also provides space to unwind, and the super hip restaurant serves meals throughout the day, including a free breakfast buffet with an impressively extensive spread which includes gluten free options. There's plenty of space and facilities for events and meetings, as well as a windowless fitness area with Technogym cardio equipment and some free weights. Access to the Turkish bath is free for all guests. Small pets are allowed.
