Via Giacomo Watt 13, Milan, Italy | (618) 248-8274
Stylish black-and-white design throughout the common areas
Near the canal and within walking distance of the vibrant Navigli district
Simple, cozy rooms come with modern bathrooms
Free buffet breakfast is served in the bright breakfast room
All-white bar is chic and a comfortable spot for drinks
Two spacious meeting rooms on-site
Small pets allowed for no additional fee
Fee for Wi-Fi
No full restaurant or gym
Can be hard to find
Limited parking outside the hotel
Room decor doesn't live up to four-star rating
This 87-room hotel, part of a small Italian chain, has simple stylish decor and is located just outside the city center, within walking distance of Milan’s lively Navigli district. There’s no sign, so the hotel can be a little hard to find. Aside from the modern design, there isn’t enough to make this a true four-star as advertised -- there’s no restaurant or gym, and the hotel charges a fee for Wi-Fi. Travelers seeking a similarly trendy-looking hotel with more amenities can try the nearby Nhow Hotel Milan, which has a restaurant, bar, and gym with a Turkish bath, though slightly higher rates. Those who want to be closer to the city center and don’t mind less of an emphasis on style can try the Idea Hotel Milano Corso Genova, which is less expensive and within walking distance of the Duomo.
Scene
Modern, black-and-white design throughout the common areas, which includes a sunny breakfast room
The hotel’s contemporary brick facade has no sign, and inside there’s a similarly minimalist, mostly-white modern design with a touch of black and light-colored wood. Decor in the lobby includes funky sculptural planters and modern black leather armchairs, with black-and-white photographs lining the walls. The breakfast room is also stylish, with walls of glass lined with artsy photos of Italian cities and black flowers. There are spots to relax in the lobby, as well as an all-white, space-age bar with cluster of tables and a flat-screen TV.
Location
In a residential area outside the city center, within walking distance of Navigli
The hotel is in a quiet residential neighborhood close to the canals, with some shops but few restaurants in the immediate area. Milan’s lively Navigli area, filled with restaurants and bars, is a 20-minute walk away. The Duomo can be reached in 20 to 25 minutes by tram. The Malpensa airport is a 45-minute drive and an hour and 10 minutes away via public transport, which includes a 15-minute walk to the Romolo metro station and catching the Malpensa Express at the Cadorna Station.
Rooms
Variety of rooms with simple decor and modern black, white, and red bathrooms
The 87 rooms, which include mid-sized singles, doubles, triples, and connected family rooms, have simple, streamlined decor with lots of beiges and browns, and dark wood furniture. The beds are backed by headboards of cream-colored squares framed by wood. In the bathrooms are sleek black tiles and bowl sinks, and some have bright red counters. There are large stall showers and hairdryers. Other amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes. Some rooms have small balconies.
Features
This pet-friendly property offers a free buffet with a good variety, but there's a fee for Wi-Fi.
The hotel serves a free buffet breakfast with plenty of pastries, cheeses, bread, yogurt, and fruit in a sunny, black-and-white breakfast room. Small pets are welcome without an extra cost. There’s a fee for Wi-Fi. There are two large meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 130 people. There's a small, stylish bar area with a flat-screen TV. There’s limited free parking outside the hotel. Garage parking is available for an additional fee. There is no full restaurant, nor gym or spa.