Milan Day 3 - Coming back to London
Hotel Stazione is located in close proximity to Hotel Trieste, so we had an opportunity to enjoy a nice morning walk to our first appointment with Sandro whom is working in the reception area once we arrive. More sliding doors, it seems to be the norm for most hotels in Milan, quite a good feature if you’re busy with bags into the reception. As Silvia speaks to Sandro; I observe the modern facilities and the colour coordination of the strong scarlet red and the dark wood. We make our way up and the retro artwork, modern furnishings and cleanliness is stunning. The rooms also come with safety boxes and are air conditioned. There’s a very modern bar and breakfast area that has you breathless. The only unfortunate thing is that this is only a one floor hotel and you don’t want to be in the rooms close to the bar and breakfast area. A great spot if you’re looking for all the modern necessities, look and real retro feel. There are no outdoor facilities and only being on one floor would be the only draw back.
Last visits in Milan
Our next stop is to Hotel La Pace to meet Giuseppe who’s standing behind the reception. The reception area has someone there 24 hours and there’s a bar directly across if want a drink while you wait. The lounge for you to relax is also used for breakfast which can seat about 40 people.The rooms were clean and very basic with its requirements. It’ almost seemed like a blast from the past. There is no luggage room but the rooms are spacious enough to hold your personal bags. If you’ve brought a car, get ready to dole out 15 Euros, which has been the most affordable of all the places we’ve seen up to now.
The only true hostel in Milan - Hostel HI Piero Rotta - is located out of the centre and in a more suburban area. We entered and met Lucia and Silvia who started our tour with TV room and snack area - everything here is a hostel, far from the various stars of hostels that we’ve been visiting on our trip. There are dorms that have lockers in and out of the rooms and shared shower facilities. Downstairs in the basement you have another eating area, laundry facilities and a games room. On the other side is the breakfast room and a door to the outdoor garden and terrace. There’s also tables outside for you to sit outside and eat, drink and play cards. The area is gated and very secure, so there aren’t any worries about strangers barging in without card. Currently, the genders are separated but they looking to change all that but it will be friends placed together not strangers. It’s very professionally run and the staff are aware of guidelines and what must go on in the midst of the amount of people lodging there.
How do you get to Hotel Bonola We went through buildings, plazas and construction to find street names and signage to guide us in the right direction. The reception is open for 24hrs and there’s no curfew. They have air condition, how showers and this is the only hostel with car park.
We Enjoyed Milan
It was great to see the various hotels and hostels we work with in Milan, Italy. The majority of them are centrally located and is accessible by transit, once you find out where you’re going. Almost all the hotels provided a free breakfast and a comfortable place to stay. A traditional Italian breakfast for us consisted of a rolls, croissants, cream cheese, cherry jams, cappuccino, milk, cereal and juice…with this they isn’t any time for lunch. Most of the facilities were clean and tidy and many rooms came with traditional shutters along the windows. The bathrooms ranged bad to very good, depending on the star and latest renovation of the hotel. Hotels mostly had arrangements with car parks and they were rather pricy, so it’s suggested that you don’t drive. A day pass is very affordable and it’s good for the day on any form of transit on the Metropolitan.
Comprehensive list of Milan Hostels.
For more information on getting around Milan go to ATM
