The Best Panoramic Spas in Milan

In Milan, the universe of urban wellness is interpreted in numerous different ways at the spas (known also with the Italian name of “terme“) of the city’s prestigious luxury hotels. Close to the city centre or just located in its beating heart, Milan’s panoramic spas combine a peerless view of the city and its skyline with a vast array of treatments and massages on offer. Powered in collaboration with big international beauty brands such as Shiseido, Sensai and with the use of custom-made products, the beauty offer from the Milanese spas ranges from traditional to holistic treatments based on organic ingredients, from the most innovative to those inspired by oriental medicine.

On the tenth floor of the Hotel Principe di Savoia, in piazza della Repubblica, you’ll find the Club 10 Fitness & Beauty Center, an oasis of wellness that extends over a surface of 1,000 sq.m. Here, while watching Milan from above, you can swim in the large panoramic pool, train at the gym, relax in the Jacuzzi or indulge in one of the numerous beauty treatments and massage available. Among these, highlights include the Thai Massage. A one-and-a-half hour massage that relieves muscular tension and helps increase physical energy levels, using gentle pressure and stretching techniques, or the Himalayan Salt Massage, a ritual involving the use of hot stones and natural salt from the Himalayas, known to promote relaxation and restore balance to the central nervous system. An ideal way to relieve pain, stimulate the metabolism and improve circulation.

Apropos breathtaking views, an absolute ‘must’ is the SPA Le Terme di Kyoto, on the seventh floor of the Enterprise hotel, in corso Sempione, featuring a sought-after design and picturesque decorations of oriental inspiration. The spa offers an itinerary that includes a whirlpool tub with a panoramic view over the city, a Turkish bath, a heated bench, a rain/storm shower experience and a tatami area, where you can sip a cup of herbal tea and relax while enjoying the Milanese skyline. Here, every detail, including the décor, the iconography, the colours reminiscent of Japanese interiors and the exquisite mosaics and materials used, contribute to creating an intimate, welcoming environment where you can spend a few relaxing hours.

The Armani Spa, an oasis of peace overlooking the rooftops of Milan, with a view over the Quadrilatero della Moda and the spires of the Duomo is another go-to address. Spread over 1,000 square metres dedicated to beauty, peace and tranquility on the top floor of the Armani Hotel Milano, in via Manzoni, the Spa offers the impressive levels of luxury and sophistication we have come to expect from the Armani brand. Facilities offered include six treatment rooms for customized experiences, a sauna and Turkish bath, and a relaxation pool with a glass ceiling and glass walls. The Spa’s signature treatment is ‘Crema Nera’, an exclusive treatment designed to repair, enhance and smooth all skin types thanks to the use of the Armani Crema Nera line, the maison’s most prestigious skincare creation. The Gym offers a wide range of machines for complete cardiovascular and muscle training.

On the sixth floor of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, you can leave stress and tension behind you while enjoying a fantastic view over the city and the Stazione Centrale, at a spa created in partnership with Japanese brand Shiseido. At the Shiseido Spa, you’ll find six private treatment rooms, an emotional shower, an ice fountain, a sauna, salt rooms and three Himalayan salt rooms, plus a private suite for more romantic occasions or to enjoy a couple massage. Make sure to try the Japanese Jet Lag Therapy: a regenerating massage lasting one-and-a-half hours that includes a massage of the back, legs and scalp.