As per Tripadvisor reviews, this hotel is only a few years old and the modern, immaculate space reflects this. It's only 4 floors and around two dozen units or so, for those avoiding the supersized hotels.
The staff is only at a handful of members, with one person working the front desk (they change shifts but I never got their names), fluent in English and of course Italian, but the bonus is that they are excellent at giving walking and public transportation directions (this seems to be the case with most in Milan...you'd be surprised at the baffling directions given to us in Brussels and Paris!).
Breakfast is standard of what you may find in Europe: bakery sweets, bread, fruit, juice, coffee, cold meats&cheese, all of very good quality.
The rooms are Ikea-like but with a chic Italian touch. One star off for rock-hard pillows. Makes for a very uncomfortable night's (lack of) rest.
The location, despite the "Navigli" in the hotel name, seems to be slightly north of it and more part of Porta Genova according to the city map (although I would have no clue either way how accurate this is). The #3 tram is right outside and takes you straight into the Duomo area in just under 10 minutes, but you can also walk there (approx 1mile north) as there are MANY shops to explore along the way. The neighborhood itself is near lots of little eateries and consignment shops, with a McD next door and Grom several blocks up.
Lastly, the wi-fi is solid! (how else would I post this review in real time?). read more