Milan is a city of "secrets and surprises", where the visitor can "learn more about the best of Italy there than anywhere else in the country", says The Daily Telegraph. For $77 (€49) per night, stay at the 4-star Hub Hotel Milan and uncover the story behind this powerhouse city of fashion, business and media. This deal saves up to 56% on the hotel's regular rates.

Valid until April 30, the offer includes:

• Overnight accommodation in a Double Room
• Free guaranteed upgrade to a Superior Room
• Breakfast
• Free access to the Emotions Spa
• Credit of $27 (€20) per room to spend in the spa

This deal excludes a city tax of $5 (€4) per person per day.

Not available on February 14-16, March 1-6 & 14-18 and April 9-13.

Opened in 2010, the Hub Hotel Milan is in the business area of the city. The recipient of a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2011, its facilities include a restaurant and a spa. Complimentary shuttle service is available from the Milano Certosa Train Station.

During this particular travel period, Milan will be full of fashionistas thanks to Fashion Week (February 20-26), but this city's bustling events calendar proves its more than just a shopping mecca. On February 2-3, there's the annual Cartoon Festival, with exhibits of short films, printed material and video games. Record buffs from around the globe will descend on February 9-10 for the Vinilmania record fair.

Annual antique fair Brocantage takes place on February 8-10 and March 15-17 this year at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro. From April 5-7, there's the annual modern art fair, MiArt, which attracts around 30,000 people each year.