A 4-star hotel in an 18th-century building in the historic centre of Milan, a short walk from Sforza Castle, with suites and private terraces.
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Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti is a 4-star hotel set in an elegant 18th-century building in the historic centre of Milan, 350 metres from Sforza Castle and just a few hundred metres from the Duomo and La Scala Theatre.
The rooms occupy the first, second and third floors of the building and differ mainly in size and outlook: from the more compact rooms to the Suite with a separate lounge area and sofa bed, through to the top-floor room types with a private terrace. All accommodations have a private marble bathroom, air conditioning, satellite LCD TV and free WiFi, with minibar and soundproofing in the superior accommodations.
Breakfast, served in the morning, offers continental, gluten-free and buffet options. Suited to those who want to move around on foot among the shopping streets and the city’s main monuments, the hotel is also well connected via the nearby Cairoli metro stop, about 200 metres away, and is 9 km from Linate Airport.
The accommodations at Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti range from the Superior Room, the largest of the standard room types at 22 m² with the choice between a double bed or two single beds, to the top-floor rooms with a private terrace, up to the 32 m² Suite with a separate lounge area and sofa bed for a third guest. All rooms have a private marble bathroom, independent air conditioning, satellite LCD TV and free WiFi, with independent heating and toiletries in the bathroom.
Some room types, such as the Double Room with Terrace and the Deluxe Double Room with Terrace, offer a private outdoor space overlooking the rooftops of the historic centre, ideal for a morning coffee. The minibar is available in the Superior rooms and in the Suite, while soundproofing is guaranteed in all room types: a useful detail considering the very central location of the property.
The largest room among the standard room types, decorated with warm colours and featuring a marble bathroom with a large shower, hairdryer and towel warmer. It is the only one to offer a choice between a double bed and two single beds, but cannot accommodate extra beds.
Located on the top floor, it is the most compact room in the property but makes up for it with a beautiful private terrace overlooking the rooftops of the historic centre. The marble bathroom is equipped with a towel warmer, hairdryer and toiletries.
The largest accommodation and the only one with a separate lounge area featuring a sofa bed, suitable for a third guest. Large windows and a parquet floor characterise the space, with a marble bathroom featuring a shower.
Larger than the Double Room with Terrace, it offers a private outdoor space with a view over the city. The marble bathroom features a heated towel rail, hairdryer and toiletries.
Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and private or express check-in and check-out, as well as luggage storage and a safe for those arriving or leaving at unusual times. Room service, ironing, dry cleaning and daily housekeeping complete the offering designed for those staying in the heart of Milan.
Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge, and dedicated bowls are available. Every floor is accessible by lift and the rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed and non-smoking, with free WiFi throughout the property.
In terms of dining, the property offers breakfast in the room on request, a minibar and the option to order wine or champagne, as well as solutions for special diets on request.
Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti occupies an 18th-century building on Via San Tomaso, in the heart of Milan’s historic centre, a short walk from Palazzo Carmagnola and some of the area’s most popular bars and restaurants, such as Andry just 30 metres away and Taberna San Tomaso 50 metres away. The street, pedestrian and quiet, contrasts with its proximity to the shopping streets and the city’s major monuments.
Cairoli metro station is about 200 metres away, as is Cordusio, both useful for reaching the Duomo, 500 metres away, and Milano Cadorna railway station, 750 metres away, in just a few minutes. Linate Airport is about 5 km away, while Malpensa is 38 km away and Orio al Serio is 45 km away: all connected to the city by dedicated shuttles.
400 metres away is Sforza Castle, with Sempione Park a little further at 900 metres, ideal for a walk in any season. Nearby you’ll also find the Museo del Novecento, 600 metres away, and Palazzo Reale, 750 metres away, while the Cenacolo Vinciano with Leonardo’s Last Supper can be reached in about 15 minutes on foot, just over 1 km away. For lovers of contemporary art, the GAM and Villa Necchi Campiglio are about 1.3 km away, while the Bosco Verticale is visible about 2 km away.
Guests especially praise the location, rated almost to the maximum, and the staff’s helpfulness. Cleanliness and room comfort are also highly appreciated, while the value for money remains the most modest score, though still solid.
Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti is located at Via San Tomaso 6, in the historic centre of Milan, 350 metres from Sforza Castle and about 500 metres from the Duomo.
Yes, Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti accepts pets on request, with a possible additional surcharge.
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Yes, Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti has top-floor rooms with a private terrace, including the Double Room with Terrace and the Deluxe Double Room with Terrace.
Yes, at Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti the minimum age required to check in is 18.
Yes, breakfast at Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti includes continental, buffet and gluten-free options.
Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti is about 5 km from Milan Linate Airport, also reachable by shuttle service.
