Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection is adding the recently opened Casa Brera in Milan to its portfolio in January 2025. Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan is located in the heart of the Italian city, nestled in the charming pedestrian Piazzetta Bossi, a few steps away from Teatro alla Scala and the lively Brera neighbourhood.
The hotel combines its distinctive colourful and sophisticated design with the rigor of Rationalist architecture. The timeless elegance of the interior design creates a strong link with the ‘Milanese’ style, establishing a seamless connection between the interior and exterior of the hotel.
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Originally designed in the 1950s by the esteemed Italian architect Pietro Lingeri, a leading figure of Italian Rationalism, the building’s heritage is celebrated through its geometric graphics present on the walls, floors – true marble carpets – and ceiling, that outline the interiors. The project is complemented by several artworks with a fresh and contemporary vision to celebrate a point of view which is distinctively Milan. Among these, a mesmerising artwork by Tim Walker – world renowned and celebrated fashion photographer – takes centre stage in the Living lounge, representing Milan’s world-renowned expertise in design, fashion, art, architecture, and fashion.
The hotel’s 101 elegantly designed guestrooms and 15 suites reflect the spirit of Milanese art, culture, and design, seamlessly combining timeless elegance with contemporary touches. The Deluxe and Premiere rooms feature modular Poliform furniture, cozy seating, and custom artworks with a smooth continuity between the sleeping area and the bathroom. For those seeking both an indoor and outside layout, the Studio with Balcony offers a stylish accommodation, with the option for interconnecting rooms.A masterpiece in Milanese style, the Brera Suite is the ideal option for those seeking the advantages of a high-end decor apartment. The indoor space includes a large bedroom leading into a separate lounge, that opens onto a spacious 121 sqm furnished terrace, with a stunning view over Brera narrow and bustling streets. A semi-circular vibrant blue sofa in the lounge is strategically placed to offer a perfect view of the large terrace, which is accessible through floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
The Presidential Milanese Suite offers an expansive living room complete with a dining area with enveloping Dudet armchairs designed by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina. The Milanese suite embraces fluidity between the interior and the exterior, with two connecting terraces accessible through wide glass doors offering both an expansive yet cozy lounge area and a dining table for up to 10 people, surrounded by rich green with spectacular views over Milanese rooftops.Originally designed in the 1950s by the esteemed Italian architect Pietro Lingeri, a leading figure of Italian Rationalism, the building’s heritage is celebrated through its geometric graphics present on the walls, floors – true marble carpets – and ceiling, that outline the interiors. The project is complemented by several artworks with a fresh and contemporary vision to celebrate a point of view which is distinctively Milan. Among these, a mesmerising artwork by Tim Walker – world renowned and celebrated fashion photographer – takes centre stage in the Living lounge, representing Milan’s world-renowned expertise in design, fashion, art, architecture, and fashion.
The culinary direction is guided by the acclaimed Michelin-starred Italian Chef Andrea Berton, who curates the offerings for Living lounge, Scena restaurant and Etereo skybar and restaurant, while celebrated Chef Haruo Ichikawa, the first Japanese chef to earn a Michelin star in Italy, oversees the Japanese cuisine of Odachi restaurant.
See www.casabrera.com.
