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Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.

General information

Known as the Italian capital of commerce and fashion, Milan offers a vibrant and confident personality that brings together historic masterworks and the latest design trends. Conveniently positioned for travellers, Milan is 250 kilometres (155 miles) north of Florence and 250 kilometres (155 miles) west of Venice. It’s a 30-minute drive to the Northern Lakes, including Lake Como, and only two hours from the Italian Riviera and the famous ski resorts of the Alps. The city lies in the middle of the Lombardy plain and is bordered by the Po, the Ticino and the Adda rivers.

Four Seasons Hotel Milano is located in the city’s famed golden triangle – an area offering some of the world’s finest designer shopping. The Hotel is set on Via Gesù – a quiet narrow lane lined with stately historic buildings – just off Via Montenapoleone, considered Milan’s best shopping street. Close to the business district, the Hotel is also just steps from such historic landmarks as La Scala opera house, Il Duomo cathedral and the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, home to Da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper.

Time zone

GMT +1 hour
Central European Time

Language(s) spoken

Italian is the primary language. However, the city has a cosmopolitan flavour and conversing in English with locals does not represent a problem.

Electrical system

Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.

Shopping hours

Monday 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Working hours

Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Time and distance to city centre

The Hotel is located in the city centre, on the exclusive via Gesù, between via Montenapoleone and via della Spiga.

Time and distance to shopping

Via Montenapoleone and via della Spiga: 1 minute/0.2 kilometres/0.1 miles

Time and distance to financial district

The Hotel is located in the city centre, steps away from Milan's financial district.

View in–depth travel advice from Frommers.com

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Seasonal highlights

January

• Winter sale in all fashion boutiques

February

• Women's fashion collections

March

• Beautiful sightseeing at Lake Como

April

• The Furniture Show

July - August

• Summer sale in all fashion boutiques

September

• Women's fashion collections

September - June

• Exciting soccer matches featuring AC Milan or Inter Milan

December – January

• Historical building "La Scala" season opening