Aspiring to be anything but ordinary, the TownHouse Street Milano Duomo hotel comprises seven private one- and two-bed studios, with the typical hotel facilities like check-in and dining situated at the nearby TownHouse Galleria. But when you have the attentions of a private butler to smooth the transition, what’s not to like? A stay here is more like having the run of your own stylish Milanese pied-à-terre than a run-of-the-mill hotel stay.

The TownHouse Street Milano Duomo studios mix a chic palette of greys and white, best exemplified in the rooms’ monochrome city-scape wallpaper, with splashes of sunshine yellow in the simple furnishings, and stripes of neon-blue lighting. Situated just steps from the Duomo, the location couldn’t get more central, but even with Milan’s many restaurants a stroll away, it’s tempting to frequent La Sinfonia Restaurant at TownHouse Galleria, which is available for the exclusive use of guests, ensuring a sense of privacy during the whole stay.