ME by meliá tailors design-forward retreat for pets and the humans they travel with

ME BY MELIÁ  SHAPES HOSPITALITY FRAMEWORK FOR MODERN TRAVEL

Nestled within a few minutes’ walk from the city’s Brera district, ME by Meliá opens the doors to its MEME Suite at ME Milan Il Duca, a design-forward retreat tailored for pets and the humans they travel with. The experience pairs tiny bespoke pet furniture and gourmet canine menus with digital concierge mapping out the city’s best pet-friendly hotspots. Complemented by round-the-clock veterinary care, it is a thoughtful evolution of pet-friendly high-end hospitality, recognizing that the best journeys are shared.

CERTIFIED BLUEPRINT RAISES THE BAR FOR PET WELLNESS

The suite takes its name from Meme, the hotel‘s canine team member, and comes to life through a collaboration with La Maison Sissy, a pet lifestyle brand founded by Denny Maddem and Luri Toniazzo. Together, they have crafted a certified blueprint that raises the bar for the furry guests’ wellness in high-end spaces. As Alessandro Misani, Director of Operations Italy at ME by Meliá Hotels International, notes modern hospitality thrives on inclusive solutions that anticipate the emotional bond between humans and their four-legged companions, ensuring both enjoy equal comfort.

CUSTOM EXPERIENCES THROUGH AN INCLUSIVE LAYOUT

Inside the suite, the original modernist palette received a charming update. In a playful nod to the hotel’s common lounges, the space features custom replicas of Molteni chaise longues, creating an adorable match-your-human design moment. These tiny bespoke pet seats, along with the suite’s curtains and cushions, are dressed in textiles sourced directly from Lanificio Ermenegildo Zegna, thoughtfully adapted to resist stains, odors, and busy paws, maintaining a clean and comfortable environment. Rounding out this high-end retreat is an invisible architecture that balances the interior climate through humidity-regulating, air-purifying indoor plants and a specialized soundscape broadcasting a curated playlist tuned to 432Hz, to lower stress frequencies so both humans and pets can truly unwind.

The VIP treatment extends well past the suite with eco-leather tatami mats and gourmet canine menus served in temperature-retaining ceramic bowls. To explore Milan, guests can tap into a digital concierge that unlocks the city’s best pet-friendly hotspots, including breezy walks through the historic lawns of Parco Sempione. The platform also coordinates round-the-clock veterinary care while showcasing the La Maison Sissy collection. For the ultimate fashion statement, owners can even commission a bespoke dog coat tailored on-site from Zegna fabrics, creating a matching look for stylish strolls through town.

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project info:

name: MEME Extra ME + Junior Suite Vista Città

company: ME by Meliá | @me_by_melia 

collaborator: La Maison Sissy | @lamaisonsissy 

furniture: Molteni | @molteniandc   

textiles: Zegna Group  

location: ME Milan Il Duca, Italy