So thankful for the Malpensa Express and that the station is basically connected to the Sheraton at…read moreT1 Malpensa Airport. It makes for a super convenient and economic way to get from the airport or the Sheraton if you are staying there, to Milan! This review is if you're trying to get to Milan from T1 or the Sheraton. Make sure to purchase your ticket to get off at the Cadorna stop. Tickets are 13 euros each way. Make sure to have your ticket handy, as they have train staff come through to scan tickets. There have been times where they don't come by, but always make sure to have your tickets. You can purchase your tickets inside the terminal and then take the escaltor down to the track. It's super easy. Malpensa Express to Cardona takes about 45ish minutes. It is not non-stop, there are some stops along the way.

Malpensa Express is a convenient, public transport from Downtown Milan to Malpensa airport and vice…read moreversa. When living in the Centro Storico section of Milan we used this service often and boarded at the Cadorna train station. Have your ticket ready to scan for access to the platform and to show the train conductor. See the departures board at the station for track assignment. In our experience, Malpensa Express has a dedicated track at each station so if you use it often, you know where it will be. When purchasing tickets specify if you want to arrive at the Malpensa T1 or T2 station. One terminal is for flights within Schengen, the other is for destinations that require boarder crossing. Your flight confirmation should specify which terminal you are leaving from. Malpensa Express trains are 'direct'. When traveling from Cadorna to T1 the trip takes just over half an hour and costs one way thirteen euro. A direct train to T2 takes 3/4 of an hour for the same price. Other direct trains depart from Centrale station and Garibaldi station. All are the same price. Be sure you are using the Malpensa Express website to book these 'door to door' trains online. Each trip is under an hour in duration and conveniently arrive right below the airport. The trains offer overhead luggage racks for small bags, some storage is located behind/between seats and many cars have luggage racks by the door. All carriages are 1st class, the seats are comfortable and as there are no stops, there is no worries about missing your stop. Malpensa is the 'end of the line' or when leaving from the airport, your station of choice is the 'end of the line'. Several stations in Milan offer this direct Express service but not all of them. In these cases, you will need to book a separate train to reach your final destination or use the Metro. For a train, you may want to try the Trenitalia.com website for an English version of the Italian train service. Metro information is at milanpublictransport.com/metro-milan/ When you purchase your ticket from one of the many ticket machines at the station, be sure to 'punch' the ticket at one of the small green boxes on the platform to validate the ticket. If you purchase the ticket online bring a printout or have a screenshot ready for the conductor. You can purchase your ticket from the ticket agent at the airport station upon arrival. Follow the signs for Malpensa Express down to the lower level. A ticket counter is located at the top of the escalators and ticket machines are off to one side. The agents are not known for being chatty in English. All you need to know is how many biglietti you need ('bee-eht-tee') and what station you are trying to reach: Centrale, Garibaldi, etc. The ticket machines offer a number of language options - just touch the British flag icon for English.

This was our first hotel on our summer Europe trip (travelling with my husband and teenage son) and…read morewe really liked it. We stayed for a 3 night visit and arrived a little early for check-in but they took our bags while we walked around a bit. When we returned at check-in time, our bags were already up in our room, which I thought was a really nice touch. The room itself was nice and spacious. We got the Executive Jr. Suite since we wanted a separate area for my son. The view out the window was of the beautiful structure across the way. The bathroom was also nice and roomy. There was also a complimentary box of Venchi chocolates, which was so sweet! Breakfast was also great. Spacious dining room with a large variety of sweet and savory options, hot and cold. Coffee service was nice... we ordered cappuccinos each morning. The trams and train were also right outside the front door which was super convenient to get around the city. I would totally stay here again next time.

Great view but sorry Horrible service…read more No one helped me when I sat down I guess I asked a bus person and they got a server No menu had to scan a QR code which was so faded it didn't work

We were staying near central station and tired of Italian food and stumbled across this restaurant…read morearound the corner from our hotel. Restaurant is small inside and family run. English is limited but server answered all our questions using translator app. Food was delicious and generous portion sizes.

This is the worst hotel experience I have ever had. The staff isn't just rude, they are borderline…read moresociopathic. When I went to complain about my "superior" double room (the room is about 100sq feet total, enough room for a bed and the bathroom. That's it) the manager on duty told me I had purposely booked a double room instead of a twin to save money. When the key didn't work- and the lights in the room kept on going off every other minute- I was told that I had purposefully messed with the key because I was unhappy with my room. It took them 20 minutes to make a new key. Meanwhile, the air conditioner also didn't work- and I was told there is only air conditioning in the summer, which is not what it said when I booked. Also, it's May! And the room was hot. I told the manager that considering his rudeness I wasn't going to stay in the hotel, he basically said it didn't matter, because he would make sure I paid. So I called Booking.com to complain, and they said I should go ahead and leave and book another hotel. Which I did. Then when we tried to leave, the manager *literally* locked the doors to the hotel to make sure we didn't leave until I signed my credit card. I did so, under duress, because we had just taken a red eye flight from NYC and needed to go to our new hotel and get some sleep. This hotel isn't just awful, it's run by the most bitter, awful people in existence. STAY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

This was our favorite hotel during our trip to Italy, and we got it at a great rate which made it…read moreeven better! The staff was helpful and friendly, the room was clean and nice. The only issue was the toilet is extremely close to the shower, and the shower was so small that most of the bathroom got very wet when someone was showering. Breakfast was fantastic- lots of fresh fruit, breads, cheeses, juices, water, yogurt, eggs, etc. There was a man making coffee drinks, but each guest was only allowed one (but we were expecting this because we saw it on a review site- any additional coffee costs extra- there was also the opportunity to buy fresh squeezed orange juice.) It was good location, about a 20 minute walk from city center and close to lots of good restaurants and shopping. It was also about a ten minute walk to the train/ metro station which was convenient. Overall a great experience!

Stazione Bergamo is a small station located in the lower town. The taxis and buses are directly…read moreoutside. The Bergamo tourist information office is also out front. (There is a VisitBergamo app and you can send a text that allows you WiFi access while visiting Bergamo.) Don't forget when you depart the train station to validate your ticket in the yellow box located in the terminal. I think the train tickets on Trenitalia are a very reasonable way to travel within Italy. I know some trains get delayed, but they make announcements at the stations. My experience, fortunately, has been on-time and very efficient service.

If you're taking the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia, which is over 2 hours, here's one…read morepiece of advice: arrive early! Milano Centrale is a beautiful station, but it's also incredibly busy. There are people everywhere, trains constantly arriving and departing, and the departure boards can be overwhelming if it's your first time navigating an Italian train station. I was trying to catch a train that was leaving soon, and reading the departure board while figuring out which platform I needed was a little stressful. I asked a few people for help, but they either couldn't or didn't want to assist me. Thankfully, I eventually found a very kind station employee who pointed me in the right direction, and I literally made my train by the skin of my teeth! If you're visiting from the United States, don't assume it's as simple as walking in a few minutes before departure. Give yourself at least 30 minutes and honestly 45 minutes if it's your first time. That extra time will let you: Find your train on the departure board. Confirm your platform (track). Navigate the station without rushing. Avoid the stress of missing your train. Arrive even earlier to shop! Once I got on board, everything was smooth, but those first few minutes in the station definitely had my heart racing! **My tip:** Take a deep breath, arrive early, and don't wait until the last minute. It'll make your train experience much more enjoyable.

I can't really review a lot about this station; we trained in from Milan on our way to Verona then…read morecame back this way through on our way back to Malpensa on our way home. We did notice that there are a good number of restaurants, shops and cafes for travelers, and we did end up stopping for a focaccia sandwich each before our next train pulled in. On our first stop in, the city experienced a hail storm, which was loud against the metal roof of the station. It came out of nowhere, and went as quickly as it came. It was loud and a little startling, but pretty dang cool. It's easy to navigate and find your necessary platforms, and it's clean and feels safe. The staff was friendly and seemed attentive to the people walking around.

We planned a two week vacation to Italy from the US. Due to the horrible outbreak of the…read morecoronavirus we were forced to cancel our trip. As of today the city of Milan has gone into panic mode. THe grocery stores are empty, the Duomo canceled our tickets and our trip to Lake Como was also refunded without a problem. ONE exception is this hotel. I have tried to speak to someone regarding our reservation which was booked on Expedia and we were told SORRY! We didn't want a refund but just a credit to book once this virus is better understood and controlled. Well everyone else understood the need to cancel but this hotel didn't see it this way. So we are out 567.00 USD. The virus is spreading like wildfire and it's unfortunate but worst off are establishments like this

You will likely end up booking an "Americanized" hotel in Milan, may as well book the…read morebest....Uptown Palace. Super modern decor and amenities, great customer service, near Milan P. Romana station. The Presidential Suite has a gorgeous view of the Duomo. Most gorg at night. Can be viewed from the bed or plush chaise lounge because of the floor to ceiling windows. Power operated drapes from the bed tables. Roomy balcony as well. Jacuzzi tub for 2 and X-large bathroom will make you linger. Robes and house shoes that actually fit.