This was a fantastic stay in Lugano. The bus station is right outside and is super convenient. It…read moretakes you all over the city. You can also walk as everything is very accessible. Our apartment was spacious and comfortable and we were very satisfied with everything. Would highly recommend!

From the owner: "Travelling is like dreaming: the only difference is…read morethat not everyone, once awaken, can recall their dream. Whereas, everyone has a vivid memory of the trip from which he has returned. " (Edgar Allan Poe)

I am in absolute heaven! I'll have to give a more detailed review upon my return home because I…read moreonly have a few days left to enjoy my tranquil spot in the hills above Lake Como Italy.

Food was amazing. Beautiful decoration. Service was great. Great for visiting. Overall good time.read more

The cooking class is a must do! We learned how to make 3 types of pasta, roasted tomato sauce and…read morealso tiramisu. Everyone in the class gets to make everything so it was great to learn some new recipes to be able to make at home. After class, some wine and a nice long lunch to eat what we made. We had so much fun and would highly recommend it to anyone in the area.

From the owner: Residence per studenti a Milano per soggiorni medi lunghi, per appartamenti già arredati e completi…read moredi tutto, a tema. Situato vicino le più importanti università di Milano. www.chiaralba.com

This alpine hut is in one of the most picturesque and dramatic alpine settings you can imagine…read more The 2 hour hike to get to the hut was one of the most beautiful hikes we have ever been on--waterfalls everywhere, green, lush foliage along steep cliffs overlooking the town of Grindelwald below, groups of black and white sheep grazing on the mountainsides, four peaks of over 4000 meters looming above you... when you get close to the hut, you then have a gigantic glacier that appears to be moving down the mountain right to you. It's indescribably in words. The nice Swiss couple who run the hut are very helpful and maintain a very orderly and clean atmosphere (observe the rules!). Dorm-type room was simple but cozy--bring a sleeping bag liner sheet. Dinner was delicious, too. Highly recommend! If you are fit, love to hike, like be away from it all (no Wifi here) and love amazing mountain scenery, this is the place for you.

Great location & metro station Garibaldi FS in 5 mins walk. Bar, restaurant around…read more My 1st choice in Milano

This place is not a 5star hotel so not rated that way but it does offer 5 star service and…read moreconvenience! We booked this reasonably priced room in a guest house as we needed 2 beds and that is a challenge in Europe. We were pleasantly surprised by a less than 5 minute walk from the lago train station and the central bus stop less than a block in front of the hotel. It is also 1 block off the lake and many places to eat surround it. Very convenient. We had a room on the top floor(30 steps) the owner was happy to assist with carrying bags so not a problem.Room had a bunk bed and a twin bed, all very comfortable with crisp sheets and room for luggage. It had a wardrobe for clothes, rather large flat screen TV and free wi fi that was good on the top floor. The bathroom was large by European standards. There was a small shower in corner,electric plugs near sink, we borrowed a hairdryer from the front desk with a converter. The only complaint was as I am short I could barely see the top of my head in the bathroom mirror! No problem as there is a desk in the room with a standing mirror, for makeup. The place is spotless. There is a kitchen the floor below but we did not inquire about it s usage. There is a large window in the room where you can see the mountain. We enjoyed the fresh air option so did not use AC or heat. Building is very secure,codes provided but needed 3 locked entry s before getting to room. For the price and location and cleanliness this is a fantactic option in Como in the heart of things, everywhere is walkable!