Via Porlezza 4, Milan
Welcome! The historic center is right outside the door. The traffic isn't.
Via Porlezza is a quiet side street just steps from Via Dante. Cairoli is 2 minutes away on foot, Cordusio 5, the Duomo 10. Cadorna and the Malpensa Express are 500 meters away: you land, catch the train, and you're in your room.
38 rooms in a period Milanese building, reimagined in a contemporary key: clean lines, thoughtful essentials, nothing superfluous. You experience Milan outside. Here, you come back to sleep well, have a proper breakfast and set off again on time.
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Online check-in so you can arrive without waiting at reception.
Start the day with our rich, varied breakfast. A supplement applies.
10 minutes' walk from the Duomo, 500m from Cadorna metro station.
Book here for rates and benefits reserved for the direct channel.
Air conditioning, 32" satellite LED TV, hypoallergenic double pillows, orthopedic mattress, reading light and unlimited Geneve Guild courtesy line. No carpet: you can walk barefoot.
Free fast Wi-Fi, climate control, a laptop safe and a fridge complete the amenities available for a worry-free stay.
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A hotel in a central location that's still quiet. Young, courteous, helpful staff. Quiet, comfortable, clean room. Generous breakfast with quality products. Ideal for anyone looking for the advantages of the city center without giving up peace and quiet.
Via Porlezza, 4 — about 500 meters from Cadorna and the Malpensa Express, a few minutes' walk from Castello Sforzesco, Via Dante and the Duomo.
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About 10 minutes' walk along the pedestrian axis of the historic center.
Yes: the hotel is in the Cairoli/Castello area, about 500 meters from Cadorna station, directly connected to Malpensa Airport via the Malpensa Express.
Our most competitive rates do not include breakfast. Breakfast is included with some of our rates and is served every morning from 7:00 to 10:00 AM.
Yes: it's an ideal base for the Duomo, Via Dante, Castello Sforzesco, Parco Sempione and shopping in the fashion district.
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