"I stayed at The Westin Palace, Milan for one night during the third week of April 2026 and overall had a very good experience, with one notable exception.
As a Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite member, I used a Nightly Upgrade Award and requested a one-bedroom suite. The upgrade was honored, although the suite consisted of two connected corner rooms (729 and 730) rather than a traditional suite. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and well maintained. A pleasant surprise was the well-stocked mini-fridge in both rooms, which included complimentary soft drinks and bottled water.
We also requested a roll-away bed, and the hotel arranged it promptly without any issues. The responsiveness of the staff was appreciated.
The hotel's location is one of its greatest strengths. It is conveniently located near Milano Centrale railway station and within approximately one kilometer of the Duomo di Milano, making it easy to explore the city on foot or by public transportation.
A special thank you to Ms. A at the concierge desk. She was exceptionally helpful and provided excellent recommendations on how to navigate the city efficiently, avoid crowds, and make the most of our limited time in Milan.
Unfortunately, the breakfast experience was disappointing and felt out of sync with the otherwise high standards of the property. The hotel does not have an executive lounge, so complimentary breakfast benefits are provided through the restaurant. Upon arrival, we were seated in an isolated section away from the main dining and food stations, which felt awkward. Despite informing the hostess that breakfast was complimentary as part of our elite benefits, we were later charged €70.
The service was also slow. We ordered two omelets, and the wait was unusually long. The restaurant appeared understaffed or poorly coordinated, and overall service felt disorganized. Fortunately, when we completed a late checkout, the breakfast charges were removed, which corrected the billing issue.
Overall, The Westin Palace, Milan is an elegant property with an excellent location, comfortable accommodations, and outstanding concierge service. The suite upgrade, complimentary in-room refreshments, and attentive hotel staff made for a pleasant stay. However, the restaurant operation and breakfast experience fell short of expectations and could benefit from significant improvement. With better execution in the restaurant, this would easily be a five-star experience."