nhow, Milan

Formerly a factory building , repurposed for local and visiting creatives, you're surrounded by several fashion and design HQs, as well as bars and restaurants. Across the road, you'll find the MUDEC Museum of Cultures.

The Armani/Silos museum, housing the reknowned designer's work, is a mere 5-minute stroll away.

By plane: London to Milan Malpensa takes under 2 hours and Manchester to Milan Malpensa takes 2 hours 15 minutes, after which, it's a 50-minute drive to the hotel. Paid on-site parking available. Book flights to Milan.

You really feel as though you make an entrance here, as you walk down the the dark tunnel to dance music playing in the background. The reception area is a sensory explosion, where extravagant orange chandeliers hang.

Staff are helpful and friendly, with someone on the front desk 24 hours a day. There's a gym and Turkish bath. You can even hire bikes or electric scooters to explore the city.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Swimming pool
• Gym
• Pet-friendly
• On-site parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms are a decent size - if you'd like a king-sized bed, upgrade to a premium room. The décor is a combination of white (adding to the sense of space) and nhow's signature orange. Bathrooms include rain showers and toiletries.

Room types: nhow room, premium room, pawtastic pet room, nhow friends & family room, junior suite, penthouse by Matteo Thun

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi

The bar does light meals as well as drinks, and offers a mean version of that hotel staple - the chicken Caesar salad. However, breakfast is the standout - in addition to the continental and cooked buffet, there's an 'AntiOx' selection bursting with superfood smoothies and fruit salads. In the evenings, the space tranforms into a more intimate, bistro-style restaurant.

Restaurant: creative Mediterranean cuisine, healthy choices. Open daily.

Lounge bar: bar menu and cocktails. Serving all day.