I booked this hotel blindly because everything was so expensive in the center of Milan, and all I knew was that the hotel was literally ten steps away from the Sondrio metro stop (Line 3).

I entered the hotel and was immediately greeted by the front desk staff. They checked me in very efficiently and quickly. In fact, every time I entered or left the hotel, someone always acknowledged me. They were very friendly.

I walked around the front and took the elevator up to my room. The hallway was very dark and modern. The entry system was electronic, and you put the key into the slot on the wall next to the door (chip side up) and the door unlocks.

Once inside the room, I was impressed by the decor. There were two twin beds in the room, which were fairly comfortable. The room size was a bit small, but the room is in Europe. The were a lot of light switches in the room - by the door and next to the bed. The only thing I didn't like is that the main light was too bright when I just wanted to chill in the room and not seem like I was in an office.

There were only a few English-speaking channels, but I found a few Italian music channels that I listened to instead. The television was a flat-panel mounted on the wall above the desk. The cool thing with the television is that you can play the sound in the restroom. It was good to find the music channels and listen to it in the restroom while getting ready.

The bathroom was really nice. The shower had both a hand-held device as well as a rain shower head. Both systems are independent of each other. The towel warmer (I never understood how to use it but I love warm towels) was at the other end of the tub. The shaving mirror had a very modern look to it, but it wasn't anti-fog. So if you shave after you shower like I do, you have to wait. There are available toiletries, shampoo, bath gel, and lotion, but all these have a foil seal on them when you untwist the top. Make sure you take care of this before stepping into the shower. There were also bath robes available.

The room was also equipped with an iron and ironing board that folded up neatly into the closet.

The mini bar was tucked away next to the closet, as well as the safe. This was all nestled beneath the counter with the coffee pot and glasses.

I checked out the spa and gym on the 9th floor, and everything was well kept. There's restrooms up there, towels, water, and a hot and dry sauna. It overlooks the city, so it's a nice view when working out.

If you're arriving into Milan Central Station, it's just a short ten minute walk away. But the convenience of the subway is even better! I bought a 24-hour metro pass for only 3-euros that was well worth the money.

The internet is a bit strange. There are two computers next to the front desk, but you have to ask the staff for a username and password. I used the computer for an hour at a rate of 2-euros. I don't remember the other rates, but it was fairly inexpensive - especially the Wi-Fi offered in the rooms.

There wasn't an ATM machine in the hotel, but across the street on the corner is a local bank.

Overall, my experience at this hotel was great. For business or for pleasure, I would definitely stay here again!