Armani Hotels and Resorts, a collaboration between Dubai-based global property developer Emaar Properties and Giorgio Armani, has commenced construction on the Armani Hotel Milano, its flagship property in Italy. The property is scheduled to open in 2010.
Located at Via Manzoni 31, on one of the streets within the fashion district of Milan, the Armani Hotel Milano will occupy floors two to eight of the existing building and will feature guest rooms and suites, a business centre, a restaurant, lounge bar, spa and wellness facilities. The first two floors and the basement will continue to house the existing Armani/Via Manzoni 31 retail area and restaurants; the brands and dining areas include Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans, Armani/Casa, Emporio Armani Cafe, Armani/Nobu, Armani/Dolci and Armani/Fiori among others.The stores and restaurants will function normally throughout the period of construction of the hotel.
Giorgio Armani said, “I feel a very special involvement in the project for the Armani Hotel Milano as it is located here, in my hometown. |