Galleria Vik Milano is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefano Michetti as General Manager. A seasoned and respected leader, Michetti joins Galleria Vik Milano with over twenty years of hospitality experience. Galleria Vik Milano which first opened its doors in late 2019, is a true haven of art, culture and architecture, where unparalleled design meets warm, convivial service to create an unmatched experience.
Commenting on his new role Stefano Michetti states, “I am thrilled to join the team at Galleria Vik Milano. The reopening of the property signals an important moment in the recovery and resurgence of Milan and I look forward to welcoming travelers to this vibrant and spectacular destination.”
Michetti joins Galleria Vik Milano from Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Dorchester Collection in Milan Italy, where he most recently served as Sales Account Director, where he looked after important markets such as the Middle East, after many years of working as the Front of House Manager. In his role, he gained invaluable expertise in the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives across a range of platforms and as a perfect host. Additional positions held include Senior Sales Manager at Melia’ Roma Aurelia Antica, Front Office Manager at Melia’ Milano, NH Jolly Excelsior in Siena, Italy, NH Jolly De La Gare in Bologna, Italy, and NH Jolly Ambassador in Naples, Italy, and more.
Vik Retreats are lauded as some of the most exceptional destinations in the world, delivering an experience marked by forward thinking design, exceptional culinary offerings, singular natural settings, a breadth of activities, environmentally minded practices and warm attentive. Comprised of Estancia Vik José Ignacio, Playa Vik José Ignacio, Bahia Vik José Ignacio, The Pavilion at Bahia Vik, Shack Yoga and Wellness at Bahia Vik, and La Susana in Uruguay, Vik Chile, Puro Vik and the VIK Winery in Chile’s, Millahue Valley, and Galleria Vik Milano in Milan, Italy, Vik Retreats promise singular stays offering entrée into the very best of their respective locales.
Galleria Vik Milano is Vik Retreat’s brand’s first city retreat and debut in Europe, Ideally positioned within the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks, Galleria Vik Milano is a sanctuary of staggering beauty, with mesmerizing views onto the Galleria and its infamous bull. As with all Vik Retreats, art, architecture and design play a central role at Galleria Vik Milano. With its recent comprehensive redesign and renovation, the hotel unveiled remarkable interiors, highlighting artistry from the past and present to celebrate the history and culture of Milan. Upon entering the reception, guests are welcomed by Auguste Rodin’s famed bronze sculpture, The Thinker, in monumental scale as well an immersive dry fresco covering the ceiling and walls by Italian artist, Alex Folla. The strong architectural features of the hotel are reinforced with a focus on Italian artwork, in addition to an extensive collection of international art and a mix of curated contemporary, midcentury, vintage and antique furniture. Each corridor boasts a variety of impactful art, some fully covering the walls in a continuum of immersive paintings. Galleria Vik Milano features 89 unique rooms and suites singularly designed to showcase extraordinary art, décor, views and experiences. The suites are graced by many site-specific installations by Italian, Uruguayan and international artists. Several of the most stunning and spacious were completed this past winter and debuted for the first time this fall with the re-opening of Galleria Vik Milano.
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