Via Mortara 2, Navigli, Milan, Italy | (888) 635-3814
Convenient location in the Navigli area surrounded by commerce and nightlife
Colorful rooms with chromotherapy showers and fresh fruit -- some have balconies
All apartments have kitchenettes
Free laundry service with same-day turnaround
Free Wi-Fi and parking
ATM and currency exchange on-site
Pets allowed on request
Free parking only available in advance
No common spaces except for the outside garden area
Fairly hefty security deposit due at check-in
Some guests feel the property is dated
The Residence Aramis Downtown is a mid-range boutique condo property with 27 units. While it lacks standard hotel features (there's no pool, restaurant, or bar), its apartment-style set up equals privacy and a home-like atmosphere within one of Italy's biggest cities. Situated in the bustling district of Navigli, the Aramis is located in an area with some of Milan's best nightlife and a healthy selection of restaurants and shops to boot. The colorful apartments come equipped with kitchenettes, making them a great self-catering option for tourists or business travelers on longer stays. Some apartments can sleep up to 10 people, ideal for large families and groups. If you must have an on-site restaurant, spa, and fitness center check rates at BEST WESTERN Hotel Galles -- though you'll lose the kitchen amenities and Navigli neighborhood.
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Scene
Condo scene with a residential vibe and no common space
From the outside, the Residence Aramis looks like an 80s condo development, and that's because it is one. There are two entrances: one off of Via Gorizia, next to the post office, and an official entrance off Via Mortara. The garden courtyard at the main entrance is the hotel's only public space. There's a small, simple, clean front desk in an area that feels more like an office building lobby than hotel reception. Despite this, the atmosphere is friendly and familial and lacks the typical tourist vibe of more traditional Milan hotels.
Location
Great nightlife location with nearby food and shops; slightly far from tourist sites
The Residence Aramis Milan Downtown is located in the Navigli district, the heart of Milan's most famous nightlife. It's a short walk to the Porta Genova station on the metro's green line. Although this location is great for after the sun goes down, guests wanting to spend the day walking to some of the city's top sights may find the 20- to 30-minute walks to the Duomo, the Teatro alla Scala, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele a bit much. Parking at the hotel is free if arranged in advance (a real rarity in space starved Milan).
Rooms
Individually decorated with chromotherapy showers and fresh flowers; some with balconies or kitchenettes
The units at the Residence Aramis have more character than rooms at most mid-range properties in Italy. Rooms have solid-colored bedspreads with matching curtains. Fresh flowers and fruit aren't just marketing stunts for photo ops -- they're supplied for all guests, along with free soft drinks.The bathrooms have chromotherapy showers and flat-screen TVs with international channels. All apartments have kitchenettes, although counter space can be limited and appliance quality can vary from unit to unit. Rooms range in size from studios to three-bedroom apartments; the largest can sleep up to 10 people. Some of the guest rooms have balconies. Views vary from almost nonexistent to the picturesque streets of Milan or an internal manicured courtyard. Rooms facing the street are noisier, but not unbearable.
Features
Free parking, Wi-Fi, a small garden, and free laundry service
As it's a residential property, the Residence Aramis doesn't have typical hotel features. There's neither a proper lobby nor a bar or restaurant, although there is a small garden. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Services include free laundry (with same-day turnaround), currency exchange, an ATM, and concierge service. Within a few minutes walk, guests have access to a post office, yoga center, and small mini-market. There is also a higher-than-usual security deposit required upon check-in.
