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Principe Di Savoia Ready To Unveil Renovations in September

Where: Piazza Della Repubblica 17, Milan, Italy, 20124

Remember our fears about the Hotel Principe Di Savoia fixing what ain't broke by renovating their iconic Winter Garden bar? Well, we're not 100% sure yet but the renovations at the hotel are pretty much done and from what we can figure out, it's still an impressive place.

Ready to debut in September, the $50 million worth of renos include nine new suites, a new Imperial Suite and an impressive new lobby (pictured); and a refurbishment of the bar. The refurb of the Winter Garden has been planned by architect Thierry Despont, who also worked on the Dorchester in London and the Getty Center in LA, so we're feeling we're in good hands – but we'll have to wait until the proper unveiling to be sure.

Obviously spending $50 million on the place won't be leading the Principe Di Savoia to lower their prices any time soon. Basic non-cancellation web rates are starting at €413 ($590) a night for a double, and they go upwards steeply from there.

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Is Milan's Hotel Principe di Savoia Nixing Their Iconic Bar?

Where: Pza della Repubblica 17, Milan, Italy, 20124

Well over New York and having just sprinted out of London, the travelers to the various international fashion weeks are entering the home stretch as Milan's shows kicked off yesterday for another week of careening about in heels and networking in the city's best hotels.

According to the Chic Report, however, the crowd favorite Hotel Principe di Savoia is in the process of remodeling or moving their iconic Giardino d'Inverno bar.

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Milano's Budget Option

Where: Via Ponte Seveso 38, Milan, Italy, 20124

This week we continue our series on European hotels. Since Vogue and Versace have apparently heralded the return of the supermodel, we decided to check in on Italy's fashion capital, Milan, for some cool places to stay and at least one to avoid. But if you have any suggestions for us on what to hit up or to stay far far far away from, let us know.

Prices for hotel rooms in Milan are scary with it being near-impossible to find a rate under 200 Euros.

But there is one option for you if you are traveling to Milan on a budget or are looking for a cheap overnight stay there. The Hotel Terminal (named for its proximity to the Central Station where trains and buses pass through) has 42 clean and nicely furnished rooms although on the small side with private bath, air conditioning, hair dryer, TV and a safe. A single room costs about 70 Euros and a double, 90. This also includes breakfast.

We should tell you again, this is by no means a five-star hotel but rather a pretty doable budget option. Here's one reviewer's take on the place:

Posh-looking hotel considering the neighborhood. Just a few blocks from the train station; I don't know that I'd feel comfortable walking around at night, but during the day it was fine. We were quite impressed with the hotel interior, including the wood floors. Breakfast was great, including a variety of pastries and breads, meat and cheeses, cereals, and fruit.

Guests also approved of the staff's helpfulness in directing them to places of interest in the city.

The real downside is that you compromise on location as all the city sights are about a half-hour walk away. So get to know the subway system which is literally steps from your hotel.

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· Hotel Terminal reviews [TripAdvisor]