The Idea Hotel is a 105-room, mid-range hotel in a central, quiet Milan neighborhood. It’s a short walk to Navigli, a charming and lively historic district with canals and plenty of bars and restaurants. Rooms are small and simple, but some have views of the Duomo in the distance. And rates include a free and varied buffet breakfast in a modern, colorful room. It's a decent value given the great location -- but can feel a bit overpriced when you figure in fees for Wi-Fi. Travelers looking for something with a touch more history could try the three-pearl Biocity Hotel.
The Idea Hotel is a 105-room, mid-range hotel in a central, quiet Milan neighborhood. It’s a short walk to Navigli, a charming and lively historic district with canals and plenty of bars and restaurants. Rooms are small and simple, but some have views of the Duomo in the distance. And rates include a free and varied buffet breakfast in a modern, colorful room. It's a decent value given the great location -- but can feel a bit overpriced when you figure in fees for Wi-Fi. Travelers looking for something with a touch more history could try the three-pearl Biocity Hotel.
Despite its location in Milan's Chinatown, the three-and-a-half-pearl Leonardo Hotel Milan City Center is traditionally Italian. The 130 guest rooms feature refined wallpaper, stained-wood molding, flowery drapes, and big comfy mattresses. However, its Old-World charm runs a bit thin in the bathrooms, as the marbled tiles and shower/tub combo units appear a little worn. An on-site restaurant serves updated versions of classic Milanese dishes. The hotel's four meeting rooms can collectively hold up to 200 people. Travelers searching for a comparably priced stay should check out the Windsor Hotel Milano, which has a funky, contemporary decor and free breakfast.
Despite its location in Milan's Chinatown, the three-and-a-half-pearl Leonardo Hotel Milan City Center is traditionally Italian. The 130 guest rooms feature refined wallpaper, stained-wood molding, flowery drapes, and big comfy mattresses. However, its Old-World charm runs a bit thin in the bathrooms, as the marbled tiles and shower/tub combo units appear a little worn. An on-site restaurant serves updated versions of classic Milanese dishes. The hotel's four meeting rooms can collectively hold up to 200 people. Travelers searching for a comparably priced stay should check out the Windsor Hotel Milano, which has a funky, contemporary decor and free breakfast.
Within walking distance of Milan's central train station and the popular shopping district of Corso Buenos Aires, the three-pearl Hotel Garda is conveniently located for both tourists and business travelers. Its 55 pastel-colored guest rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, minibars, and safes, though guests complain of noise issues and uncomfortable beds, plus bathrooms are small and have tiny, cramped showers. This simple hotel offers limited features like a small lobby bar and continental breakfast (included in some rates), but Wi-Fi incurs an extra fee. Travelers might want to compare rates with the nearby Biocity Hotel, which is also by the train station and offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Within walking distance of Milan's central train station and the popular shopping district of Corso Buenos Aires, the three-pearl Hotel Garda is conveniently located for both tourists and business travelers. Its 55 pastel-colored guest rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, minibars, and safes, though guests complain of noise issues and uncomfortable beds, plus bathrooms are small and have tiny, cramped showers. This simple hotel offers limited features like a small lobby bar and continental breakfast (included in some rates), but Wi-Fi incurs an extra fee. Travelers might want to compare rates with the nearby Biocity Hotel, which is also by the train station and offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
The Hotel Sanpi Milano, a 79-room, four pearl property, is a 12-minute walk to the city's central railway station. Some of the rooms face an interior garden -- the hotel's most charming feature -- where guests can take coffee or a glass of wine. Other rooms have balconies. A four-suite villa can also be rented. The fitness center is in a former wine cellar, with an array of equipment and mounted TVs under a brick, barrel-vaulted ceiling. A sumptuous breakfast buffet is included in the room rate, and is served in a room whose sky-blue walls include painted flowers and trellises. A small, understated bar occupies a second-floor balcony but guests looking for a less staid atmosphere should consider Hotel Mediolanum Milan.
The Hotel Sanpi Milano, a 79-room, four pearl property, is a 12-minute walk to the city's central railway station. Some of the rooms face an interior garden -- the hotel's most charming feature -- where guests can take coffee or a glass of wine. Other rooms have balconies. A four-suite villa can also be rented. The fitness center is in a former wine cellar, with an array of equipment and mounted TVs under a brick, barrel-vaulted ceiling. A sumptuous breakfast buffet is included in the room rate, and is served in a room whose sky-blue walls include painted flowers and trellises. A small, understated bar occupies a second-floor balcony but guests looking for a less staid atmosphere should consider Hotel Mediolanum Milan.
For a reasonably priced stay in the center of Milan, the three-pearl, BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Felice Casati, is a solid bet. Features are slim -- there's no restaurant -- though a small fitness center is fine for a basic workout and a free continental breakfast that includes organic and gluten-free options. The hotel’s 99 rooms are classic, but include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and en-suite bathrooms. The neighborhood has a quiet, local vibe, though you'll have to rely on public transport to reach sights like the Duomo. The free bikes are an attractive option for getting around in nice weather, as well. Travelers wishing to stay closer to the Duomo should consider the De La Ville Hotel, which has more style and a pool, though rates are higher.
For a reasonably priced stay in the center of Milan, the three-pearl, BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Felice Casati, is a solid bet. Features are slim -- there's no restaurant -- though a small fitness center is fine for a basic workout and a free continental breakfast that includes organic and gluten-free options. The hotel’s 99 rooms are classic, but include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and en-suite bathrooms. The neighborhood has a quiet, local vibe, though you'll have to rely on public transport to reach sights like the Duomo. The free bikes are an attractive option for getting around in nice weather, as well. Travelers wishing to stay closer to the Duomo should consider the De La Ville Hotel, which has more style and a pool, though rates are higher.
The Four Points by Sheraton Milan Center is a four-pearl Starwood property located in the business district, about a five-minute walk to Milan's Central Railway Station. The large lobby's decor mixes Italy, Asia, and Las Vegas, and illuminated Van Gogh prints line the hallways. Be aware when booking that the hotel is undergoing renovation in 2015, and not all rooms have been updated. Eight meeting rooms, which can be customized, are available, and there's an Internet area with computer stations and printers. While the hotel caters to business travelers, Wi-Fi is free only in the common areas. Travelers seeking a property on the same scale as Four Points but with a bit more style and flair might want to check out the Park Hyatt Milan.
The Four Points by Sheraton Milan Center is a four-pearl Starwood property located in the business district, about a five-minute walk to Milan's Central Railway Station. The large lobby's decor mixes Italy, Asia, and Las Vegas, and illuminated Van Gogh prints line the hallways. Be aware when booking that the hotel is undergoing renovation in 2015, and not all rooms have been updated. Eight meeting rooms, which can be customized, are available, and there's an Internet area with computer stations and printers. While the hotel caters to business travelers, Wi-Fi is free only in the common areas. Travelers seeking a property on the same scale as Four Points but with a bit more style and flair might want to check out the Park Hyatt Milan.
Hotel Mediolanum Milan is all about color and design. This modern four-pearl property -- a seven-minute walk to the Central Railway Station -- is filled with shades of yellow, purple, blue, rose, and green, and the lobby is an ode to contemporary design, with kinetic sculptures, Saarinen tulip chairs, shag rugs, and a small retro-style lounge and bar. The 51 rooms are a Crayon box of colors and whimsical design, and include free Wi-Fi, pay and satellite TV, minibars, and coffeemakers. Superior and Deluxe Rooms have added chromotherapy -- colored lighting meant to balance the body's physical, mental, or emotional energy. A large buffet breakfast is included in the room rate, and guests have free access to the gym at the Hotel Sanpi Milano, about a five-minute walk away. Travelers could also consider the more subdued Starhotels Anderson, which is in the same neighborhood, and has its own Eataly restaurant.
Hotel Mediolanum Milan is all about color and design. This modern four-pearl property -- a seven-minute walk to the Central Railway Station -- is filled with shades of yellow, purple, blue, rose, and green, and the lobby is an ode to contemporary design, with kinetic sculptures, Saarinen tulip chairs, shag rugs, and a small retro-style lounge and bar. The 51 rooms are a Crayon box of colors and whimsical design, and include free Wi-Fi, pay and satellite TV, minibars, and coffeemakers. Superior and Deluxe Rooms have added chromotherapy -- colored lighting meant to balance the body's physical, mental, or emotional energy. A large buffet breakfast is included in the room rate, and guests have free access to the gym at the Hotel Sanpi Milano, about a five-minute walk away. Travelers could also consider the more subdued Starhotels Anderson, which is in the same neighborhood, and has its own Eataly restaurant.
Located within 200 feet of Turro Metro Station, BEST WESTERN Antares Hotel Concorde is a somewhat dated chain hotel. There’s an Italian restaurant with a wine bar on-site, and breakfast is available for a fee, though it earns mixed reviews. The hotel has a fitness center (a rarity among this category) and garage parking is offered for a charge. The 120 rooms are spacious and clean with several amenities including flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Overall, the hotel provides a solid value for the location.
Located within 200 feet of Turro Metro Station, BEST WESTERN Antares Hotel Concorde is a somewhat dated chain hotel. There’s an Italian restaurant with a wine bar on-site, and breakfast is available for a fee, though it earns mixed reviews. The hotel has a fitness center (a rarity among this category) and garage parking is offered for a charge. The 120 rooms are spacious and clean with several amenities including flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Overall, the hotel provides a solid value for the location.
The UNA Hotel Cusani is an upper-middle-range property that equally attracts tourists and business guests, in part due to its excellent location near Sforzesco Castle and other Milan hotspots. Its 92 rooms are well-sized with traditional decor and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and bathrooms with bidets and rainfall showers. One nice bonus is the hotel's free breakfast buffet, plus there's a restaurant and bar in the lobby and room service is on offer. Wellness facilities are limited, though there is a small gym. Decor throughout is refined, but it lacks the polish of its advertised four-pearl status. For something with more character, the nearby Palazzo Segreti is a boutique option ideal for couples, though it has fewer amenities.
The UNA Hotel Cusani is an upper-middle-range property that equally attracts tourists and business guests, in part due to its excellent location near Sforzesco Castle and other Milan hotspots. Its 92 rooms are well-sized with traditional decor and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and bathrooms with bidets and rainfall showers. One nice bonus is the hotel's free breakfast buffet, plus there's a restaurant and bar in the lobby and room service is on offer. Wellness facilities are limited, though there is a small gym. Decor throughout is refined, but it lacks the polish of its advertised four-pearl status. For something with more character, the nearby Palazzo Segreti is a boutique option ideal for couples, though it has fewer amenities.
Ostello Bello is a clean, centrally located hostel with a lively atmosphere and friendly staffers that speak multiple languages. The 11 basic rooms are either private or dormitories, though both categories have air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. The reasonable rates include a traditional Italian aperitivo plus a surprising number of freebies like breakfast, dinner, and snacks and coffee or tea in the communal kitchen. There are three landscaped terraces and a cozy common area with a foosball table, board games, and musical instruments. For something more traditional, it's worth looking at Hotel Edy, a homey budget option. Rates are similar, but it lacks the charm and is farther from the city center.
Ostello Bello is a clean, centrally located hostel with a lively atmosphere and friendly staffers that speak multiple languages. The 11 basic rooms are either private or dormitories, though both categories have air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. The reasonable rates include a traditional Italian aperitivo plus a surprising number of freebies like breakfast, dinner, and snacks and coffee or tea in the communal kitchen. There are three landscaped terraces and a cozy common area with a foosball table, board games, and musical instruments. For something more traditional, it's worth looking at Hotel Edy, a homey budget option. Rates are similar, but it lacks the charm and is farther from the city center.