I stayed at the Atahotel de Angeli in Milan for a month in the summer of 2007 while I took a short course at the Istituto Marangoni. The school arranged for the accommodation and my roommates/floormates, some of whom I ended up befoming great friends with.
I was surprised to find that the hotel does not seem to have made any updates to their interior in the past 8 years. Including the bulky CRT TVs. Granted, I never once had time to turn on the TV while there and I can't see why anyone would, but as of 2008 I have made it a point never to stay at a place that hasn't at least updated their technology especially now when LCDs and LEDs are priced as low as they are. To me, it signifies neglect and an extreme need to cut corners that could possibly spill over into other less cosmetic areas of the hotel. At least the rooms were far more spacious than I've typically seen throughout my trips to various European cities and include a separate living area and kitchenette.
The location is a bit removed from central Milan, but easily accessible as the subway is no more than two blocks away. Plenty of decent eateries popular amongst locals and residents are within walking distance. A small supermarket is about 100 yards away.
The school placed us in 2 different Atahotels and according to many of the other students, this one was in a much safer neighborhood and had a much nicer interior.
Wi-Fi was spotty and not free.
Due to its location away from Via Monte Napoleone/Central Milan and its non-competitive prices for short stays, I probably wouldn't stay here again... though I may visit the neighborhood for nostalgia. They do have negotiable rates if you contacted them directly for longer stays, though. read more