Merry Christmas and a fashionable New Year!

For couples who share a passion for fashion, why not make Christmas shopping really special this year and stay at the fabulous Principe di Savoia in Milan - without doubt, the city to visit at Christmas time. Less than an hour from the snow-capped Alps, it is also the home of Panettone, the Italian Christmas cake which is now found in London’s chicest food stores and enjoyed around the world. Not to mention the shopping and culture – Home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper and a vast amount of designer-boutique laced avenues, where could be better for Christmas shopping than the world’s fashion capital?

The Principe di Savoia, Milan’s grandest palace-hotel one of the distinguished Dorchester Group Hotels, knows exactly how to treat serious shoppers who have a passion for culture. To highlight this, the hotel has created a tailor-made Christmas package for guests to make the most of Milan.

Once checked into their Deluxe room and ready to shop, the Principe’s private limousine service will take guests to Milan’s world-famous shopping district. There, guests can enjoy shopping at some of the city’s top haunts such as Armani, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada ,Gucci and will find themselves coming across many other Milanese boutiques where they can find up and coming designers and wonderful vintage finds. A perfect time to think of buying gifts – for oneself!

At the end of a day’s exploration around the shops and beautiful cultural landmarks, the hotel’s newly renovated spa and fitness centre, Club 10, beckons. As part of the festive package the hotel offers a complimentary restoring hand treatment - perfect for soothing tired hands that have been wrapped around shopping bags! Then, after being fully pampered, the couple will be now ready to step out into the crisp night and venture into the bright and buzzing lights of Milan, for a great night out into this relaxing haven where they will beare free to pamper themselves and prepare for the evening ahead.

The Festive Season Package - valid as of December 1st, 2006, till January 8th, 2007 - starts at 420 Euros per night and includes:

- Two nights in either a double Deluxe or a Deluxe Mosaic room
- Breakfast for two every morning
- A complimentary Panettone (Italian Christmas cake) in your room
- Spa hand treatment for two
- Complimentary access to Club 10 Fitness & Beauty Centre
- Complimentary limousine service to the shopping district

Rates:

Deluxe room (Single or Double occupancy) - Euro 420.00 per night
Deluxe Mosaic room (Single or Double occupancy) - Euro 470.00 per night
Tax and service are included.
Minimum length of stay: 2 nights, Advance booking: 3 days, Cancellation policy: 3 days

The Hotel Principe di Savoia, a member of The Dorchester Collection, is one of Europe’s most prestigious hotels with an international reputation for the quality and excellence of its service and facilities. Located in Milan’s business centre, the 401 room hotel has consistently been placed among the world’s best hotels by the top media. Opened in 1927 and fully renovated and expanded over the last decade, the hotel boasts an amazing Royal Suite and Presidential Suite with its own swimming pool. A full service Spa, Club 10, also offers a pool. There are extensive dining facilities, including the Acanto Restaurant and the Giardino d’Inverno Bar.

For further information, email reservations@hotelprincipedisavoia.com or visit hotelprincipedisavoia.com.