International Banker: From the slopes to Suites: Enjoye the Winter Olympics in Italy's Timeless Hotels

Most regions of the world quiet down for the winter months, but not Italy, which will be bursting at the seams as 2026 dawns with preparations for Milano

Cortina 2026, officially the XXV Olympic Winter Games. This edition of the Olympic Games promises a unique blend that only Italy can provide, from pristine ski slopes and historic towns in the Italian Alps to renowned Italian cuisine and archaeological wonders in urban centres.

Galleria Vik Milano, Via Silvio Pellico 8, 20121, Milan

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Galleria Vik Milano, situated in the centre of Milan, features a breathtaking fusion of modern art and classical beauty, with 89 impeccably designed rooms and suites showcasing Milan's profuse artistic legacy. Inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II-Italy's oldest operating shopping arcade and famous for its glass-domed architecture, sculptures and mosaics-the five-star Galleria Vik Milano is housed in a magnificently renovated edifice. Its remarkable interior design combines traditional historical Milanese aesthetics with contemporary artistic manifestations arranged throughout its five stories. Custom-designed rooms and suites, many with decks or terraces, are decorated with works of art by Italian and international artists and finished in stucco Veneziano. Two restaurants cap off the ethereal experience: Vik Pellico Otto, esteemed for fresh, seasonal culinary fare, and I Dodici Gatti, specializing in wood-fired pizza. The hotel's central location provides the perfect starting point for exploring Milan's world-class designer stores and rich cultural treasures.