Via Bartolomeo Panizza 5, Centro, Milan, Italy | (618) 248-8274
Historic 19th-century building featuring beaux arts details
Economical rate for a Milan property
Bright rooms have flat-screen TVs and premium channels
Some rooms have furnished terraces or step-out balconies
Short two-minute walk to the metro
Free buffet breakfast served in small, charming breakfast room
Fourth-floor rooms have use of terrace with views
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Designated smoking areas (a con for some)
Not in center of Milan (a short metro ride away)
Some rooms are small
Common areas have little space for relaxing
No full restaurant, gym, or business center
Housed in a 19th-century building, the 16-room Hotel Panizza is a mid-range property that mixes beaux arts architecture with an updated interior. Its bright rooms have nice wooden floors, contemporary furniture, firm beds, and free Wi-Fi; some have furnished terraces or step-out balconies. The property offers a free buffet breakfast in a simple, charming breakfast room. But the hotel's location in the residential Magenta neighborhood means reaching Milan's city center requires a short ride on public transport; the nearest metro station is a two-minute walk away. As an alternative, the nearby Hotel Navigli is in a trendier part of town and has more updated furnishings, but it also has a higher room rate.
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Scene
A refurbished 19th-century townhouse with a handful of vintage details
The three-pearl Hotel Panizza's peach-colored facade retains much of its charming, 19th-century beaux arts appeal. Curvy scrolls line the tops of the door frames and window archways. The balconies are lined with sculpted columns and manicured shrubs. Inside, Panizza isn't quite as grand. Ornate tile-work, polished parquet floors, and a swirly wrought-iron banister recall a time when the building was in its heyday. Hallways are dotted with antique desks. One contemporary element is the new glass elevator. The gold and wood-grain reception desk looks a bit dated, and the breakfast room is a simple space with tile floors. It isn't exactly luxurious, but this mid-range hotel offers a clean and quiet place to stay at a good rate.
Location
In Magenta, a residential neighborhood between downtown and the suburbs
The residential Magenta neighborhood is located in between the city center and suburbs, yet it still has several notable attractions. Leonardo Da Vinci's masterwork, "The Last Supper," is located in the Santa Maria Delle Grazie, a church that's 10 minutes away on foot or seven minutes away by car. The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology -- which features numerous drawings of his inventions as well as new innovations -- is a nine-minute walk away. Unicredit Tower, one of the tallest office buildings in Milan and located in the modern business district, is a 10-minute drive away or almost 30 minutes by metro. And downtown attractions, such as the Duomo di Milano, are around a 15 minute drive or metro ride. The nearest metro station to Hotel Panizza is a two-minute walk. The Malpensa Airport is a 40-minute ride by car or an hour on the metro.
Rooms
Simple rooms, many with beautiful wood floors and nicely finished bathrooms
The 16 rooms at Hotel Panizza are clean, bright, and on the small side. There are several room configurations to choose between. The Small Twin Room with a Balcony doesn't have much living space beyond the beds, which are nudged very close together. The bathroom has nice finishes, but is quite compact. The Superior Single Room with Terrace has a double bed, a bathroom big enough for two people to maneuver, and an ample terrace big enough for a table and two chairs with a beautiful view of the street. The Double Room with Balcony has a double bed, candy-red accent wall, and a petite balcony that looks out on the back of other buildings. Much of the furniture is in an IKEA-esque contemporary style that doesn't connect with the building's beaux arts heritage. Each room comes with a firm bed, free Wi-Fi, toiletries, and premium channels on a flat-screen TV.
Features
A bar, breakfast service, and free Wi-Fi
Like its rooms, on-site features at the Hotel Panizza are basic but serviceable. There's no gym, business center, or full restaurant. The hotel lobby doubles as a bar where guests can relax with a drink, although the bar stool seating doesn't offer much space to kick back and unwind. The hotel's breakfast buffet -- of fresh fruit tarts, mini-cakes, and pastries -- is included in the standard rate. Hotel Panizza also has designated smoking areas. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
