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Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria

A LUXURY HOTEL WITH A UNIQUE AND INCOMPARABLE EXPERIENCE LOCATED IN THE VERY HEART OF MILANO INSIDE THE HISTORICAL MONUMENT OF GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II

Where art, beauty and design play a central role. The hotel features uniquely designed rooms and suites reflecting Milan’s rich artistic heritage. It is a true celebration of history, culture, art, architecture, and spirit through its distinct design, highlighting artistry from the past and present to create a singular escape.

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Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria

A LUXURY HOTEL WITH A UNIQUE AND INCOMPARABLE EXPERIENCE LOCATED IN THE VERY HEART OF MILANO INSIDE THE HISTORICAL MONUMENT OF GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II

Where art, beauty and design play a central role. The hotel features uniquely designed rooms and suites reflecting Milan’s rich artistic heritage. It is a true celebration of history, culture, art, architecture, and spirit through its distinct design, highlighting artistry from the past and present to create a singular escape.

Please read DEAR GUEST Letter.

About

Vik Retreats, the internationally renowned set of hotels celebrated worldwide for their outstanding locations, architecture, exceptional design, unparalleled art and décor, and warm service, welcomes Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria .

 

Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria offers the traveler the incomparable experience of living inside a historical monument in the heart of Milan with exclusively designed rooms and suites, each with its own artist, unique furniture and design elements.  From the hotel the city of Milan is at your fingertips with shopping, museums, theatre, opera, music, restaurants and many historical sites within walking distance.

Art & Design

Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria, with its large selection of contemporary art and design operates as both a luxury hotel and a private museum, creating one of the most original and exclusive hotels in the world. The strong architectural features of the hotel’s uniquely designed suites showcase remarkable art and décor and reflects Milan’s rich artistic heritage.

Carrie & Alex Vik, in collaboration with celebrated architect Marcelo Daglio, have reimagined the interiors of Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria to transition it into a new era and introduce the destination as a world-renowned experience for which Vik Retreats are known. Each space is reinforced with art from an immensely diverse group of Italian, Uruguayan and other international artists, many of whom spent a considerable amount of time creating site-specific murals and installations. The art combined with curated contemporary and antique furniture, individually and uniquely designed rooms and spaces results in very personal experiences for our guests. From the very first step from Milan’s Via Silvio Pellico into the reception, guests are welcomed by Auguste Rodin’s famed bronze sculpture, The Thinker, in monumental scale, as well an immersive dry fresco of gods, Titans and Amazonians holding up the world spanning the ceiling and walls by Italian artist, Alex Folla and Russian born artist, Elena Trailini. The vast collective exhibition then spreads throughout the hotel’s 5 floors with site-specific projects designed for the various environments. Most artwork inside the hotel is available for purchase.

Location

Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria is ideally located in the historical center of Milan and housed within the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks.

Originally designed in 1861 by Giuseppe Mengoni and built between 1865 and 1877, the Galleria is named after the first King of the Kingdom of Italy, Victor Emanuele II. The five-story structure features two-glass vaulted arcades and a massive central dome connecting the Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala, creating an architecturally striking location for the retreat.

Today, the Galleria is home to many of the most celebrated fashion brands in the world. Situated in the heart of Milan, Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria is the perfect location from which to experience the city’s fêted attractions. Guests will be within steps of Milan’s treasured landmarks, boutiques and high-end retailers, bustling businesses, as well as many of the best restaurants and museums in Milan.

Our Rooms

Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria features unique rooms and suites singularly designed to showcase remarkable art, décor, views and experiences. Each room and suite are created as site-specific art installations by Italian, Uruguayan and international artists. Guest room walls are finished in stucco Veneziano, a luxurious Italian design technique, with twenty different color variations that complement the suite’s decor. The retreat hotel features singularly designed bathrooms, some are site specific art installations while others feature exceptional marbles and other stones.

Suites

Dining

Guests of Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria enjoy fresh, healthy and delicious seasonal food and beverages at VIK Pellico Otto, the inspirational art gallery restaurant overlooking the famous bull of the Galleria.  The restaurant features white stucco veneziano and upholstered walls, complimented by an innumerable variety of colorful marble tables, with the restaurant showcasing work from many of the artists represented at Galleria Vik Milano – Townhouse Galleria hotel. A perfect gathering space for meetings, working, and relaxing, VIK Pellico Otto will be open daily for breakfast, lunch, aperitivo and dinner. VIK Pellico Otto will also feature VIK wines from our family vineyards.

On the rooftop of the Galleria, a favorite pizzeria of the Milanese, I Dodici Gatti, is named after the 12 legendary wild cats of the Galleria. The restaurant offers a broad assortment of traditional and creative wood-fired Napolitan style pizzas, crafted from the finest ingredients, including homemade mozzarella. In addition to several red, white and specialty pizzas, the menu also showcases salads, antipasti, grilled beefs as well as several pasta and risotto options and a variety of wines including VIK wines.. Guests can also enjoy the pleasant outdoor terrace overlooking the remarkable Galleria rooftops, providing unique and impressive views of the Milano skyline.