This Luxurious Thermal Spa In Italy Is Perfect For A Relaxing Escape While Visiting Milan
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Milan's latest luxurious offering is bringing new life to a famous historic site. In April 2025, Milan — one of the world's most famous cities for clothes shopping — welcomed De Montel – Terme Milano. This new spa is located on the grounds of an early 20th-century stable and equine training center. De Montel offers a large roster of services and treatments fueled by thermal water pumped from an ancient spring 1,300 feet (about a quarter mile) below the surface — the very spring used by ancient Romans during the height of their empire.
Without getting into minutiae, the thermal water passes through a series of Earth's geological layers en route to the surface, absorbing beneficial minerals along the way. The Ministry of Health–certified thermal water that fills the baths at De Montel is rich in elements known to promote hydration, rebalance the skin, and stimulate cell regeneration, along with properties that have a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect, improve skin elasticity and hydration, and promote blood circulation.
Admission — about $110 for a full-day pass, with partial-day passes ranging from about $60 to $90 — entitles guests to full use of the wellness facilities, including 10 pools, each curated to offer a unique thermal water–centric experience, a sauna, a traditional Russian banya (requisite birch twigs included), an authentic hammam, and a steam bath. Additionally, there are 15 treatment rooms where guests can select from a roster of à la carte wellness and massage treatments. On-site dining options include a relaxed bistro, in addition to a lounge bar, garden café, and casual food court. But there's more to the ultra-luxe spa than meets the eye. Look closely and you'll notice details that offer a glimpse into its past.
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Subtle details narrate the site's long-ago past
