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Milan Hotel Reviews

Milano's Budget Option

August 2, 2006 at 8:59 AM | 0 Comments

This week we continue our series on European hotels. Since Vogue and Versace have apparently heralded the return of the supermodel, we decided to check in on Italy's fashion capital, Milan, for some cool places to stay and at least one to avoid. But if you have any suggestions for us on what to hit up or to stay far far far away from, let us know.

Prices for hotel rooms in Milan are scary with it being near-impossible to find a rate under 200 Euros.

But there is one option for you if you are traveling to Milan on a budget or are looking for a cheap overnight stay there. The Hotel Terminal (named for its proximity to the Central Station where trains and buses pass through) has 42 clean and nicely furnished rooms although on the small side with private bath, air conditioning, hair dryer, TV and a safe. A single room costs about 70 Euros and a double, 90. This also includes breakfast.

We should tell you again, this is by no means a five-star hotel but rather a pretty doable budget option. Here's one reviewer's take on the place:

Posh-looking hotel considering the neighborhood. Just a few blocks from the train station; I don't know that I'd feel comfortable walking around at night, but during the day it was fine. We were quite impressed with the hotel interior, including the wood floors. Breakfast was great, including a variety of pastries and breads, meat and cheeses, cereals, and fruit.

Guests also approved of the staff's helpfulness in directing them to places of interest in the city.

The real downside is that you compromise on location as all the city sights are about a half-hour walk away. So get to know the subway system which is literally steps from your hotel.

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· Hotel Terminal reviews [TripAdvisor]