A green oasis in the heart of Milan, the sprawling Italian gardens – once the site of the Verga Mill, where trains would pull up to collect Italy’s flour - comprise the only resort in the city. This contemporary yet classic retreat pairs all the leisure attractions of a resort with the conveniences of the metropolis. Chic and minimalist yet luxuriant design runs through the bedrooms, up to the exclusive Tower Suite, spanning three floors connected by a winding staircase and private lift, from where guests preside over the rooftops and spires of this couture city and soak in the Jacuzzi in the mini pool. Should you be tempted to ever leave, the elegant penthouse Al V Piano restaurant offers delicate Mediterranean fusion cuisine and the weekly jazz club in the winter garden is a spellbinding visit.