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Four Seasons Hotel Milano has reopened in the heart of Milan’s fashion district following a six-month renovation, unveiling renewed spaces with contemporary interiors by designer and architect Patricia Urquiola. Situated in a former 15th-century convent, Four Seasons Hotel Milano, which first opened its doors in 1993, has transformed its lobby area, restaurant, bar and garden in the first phase of renovation.

New Dining

Through the lobby, guests reach Zelo, the new restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Fabrizio Borraccino. During the day, the restaurant changes its identity to Zelo Bistrot, and the expanded outdoor area allows for seating both inside and out. Zelo Bistrot offers a menu of light dishes, while in the evening, Zelo proposes both an à la carte menu as well as a tasting menu of the chef’s creations. The menu, Four Seasons says, has been completely redone to reflect guests’ evolving tastes and Chef Borraccino’s focus on Italian cuisine and the best local producers. 

The Camino—the Italian word for fireplace—has also been transformed into a lounge with a wine cellar/tasting room. Here, guests can experience sommelier Lorenza Panzera’s wine list while listening to the beats of a DJ seat.

The Garden. The hotel’s cloister garden, which hosts seating areas for both Stilla and Zelo, has been renewed by landscape architect and agronomist Flavio Pollano, an expert in vertical green, botanics and garden design. The garden will also host a new raw bar, where guests can enjoy food and drinks on summer evenings while listening to the tunes of a DJ.

The renovated areas also feature curated contemporary artwork selected to interplay with the hotel’s past. 

With this first phase of renovation completed, Four Seasons Hotel Milano reopens its doors while embarking on the phased renovation of rooms, suites and meeting areas.

Visit www.fourseasons.com/milan.

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