Hotel chain Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Italian real estate company Gruppo Statuto have set up a joint venture to launch the first W Hotel in Italy. Located in the heart of Milan's cultural district Brera, the hotel will occupy a converted mid-20th century building and comprise 76 rooms, a restaurant as well as spa and fitness centre.

Hotel chain Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Italian real estate company Gruppo Statuto have set up a joint venture to launch the first W Hotel in Italy. Located in the heart of Milan's cultural district Brera, the hotel will occupy a converted mid-20th century building and comprise 76 rooms, a restaurant as well as spa and fitness centre.

W Milan represents another significant milestone in W Hotel’s global expansion. 'As one of the global capitals of design and fashion, Milan is a perfect fit for the W brand', said Starwood Luxury Brands' president Ross Klein. W Hotel recently announced plans to open seven hotels across Europe and the Middle East.