Our first stop on our Italy vacation, Milan's Hotel Regina provided good value for the money and a…read morelocation within walking distance to the historic center. The location was quite convenient for us. We walked most days to the Duomo (15+ minutes), pretty much a straight shot along Via Cesare and Via Torino. When we returned there were a number of quality eating choices for a quick, inexpensive meal - not to mention great gelato at nearby Oasi. A half a block down is a Farmacia (pharmacy) which helped restock us. Each day started out with a tasty free breakfast with a variety of choices, and a cappuccino. The room was on the small side, but had a large bed and was quite comfortable. Our room had a city view, looking out on Via Cesare. The main downside was noise from the busy city street we looked down on. The windows do a great job of cutting down the noise; however, the main problem is the streetcar line. These beasts start rumbling by at 5 AM with a reverberating noise that shakes the room. I finally took to sleeping with my Bose headphones on which helped considerably. Not a bad choice, but an inner courtyard room is probably a good idea.

I've had the most amazing stay here! Wonderful and welcoming staff. I came early just to drop off…read moremy stuff and they had a room available so I was able to check in around 11! Lovey views, comfy bed, and I love the cell phone they give you equipped with recommendations, tour guides, and an optional hotspot (for 5 euros). Saved my life multiple times! Apparently they have bikes and complimentary breakfast as well. Would stay here again.

Pretty dumpy, Ireland train system so much nicer…read more We were in best cabin, cheap snacks, cheap little cup of beverage. If this is first class, I'd hate to see coach. Soap and water don't work in the bathroom. Just dumpy in general. Fortunately, it's the only time I have to use this dumpy rail system.

Never a bad experience with Italo. Not as affordable as some off the regional trains but it's…read moredefinitely worth the price for the cleanliness, nice staff and pleasant, quiet experience. Italo also offers economy and mid-priced fares that are very affordable. I take Italo from Vicenza through Milano Centrale regularly and it has always been a pleasant experience.

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.

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.

It's an airport in Europe... you're going to deal with long lines and mixed service as a standard…read more However, you are in Italy, so the food and beverage options do not disappoint. That elevates the rating for me itself. Once you get past the main check-in desks and past security, there are all of the Italian staples you would expect. Gelato! Pizza! Campari Spritz! Give yourself extra time to indulge in some of Italy's best, regardless of whether you're coming or going. There's plenty of shopping and places to get souvenirs. There's even a few too many perfume shops for my taste. Overall, easy to access via the metro and a place that can be navigated without too much hassle. Ciao Milano!

Coming thru ML as a stop over. Of course , we had to do TSA…read moreAgain, and catch on to the gate options. We are A. You are routed thru the longest duty free shopping area ever. i next expected a car dealership. These wait areas have immaculate WC's and charging plugs at every seat. That helps. We wait an hour here.

We flew into Milan and are driving up to the Dolomites; first time driving in Europe. Got our…read moreinternational driving permits at AAA, booked our rental online in advance on Expedia and got a great rate for the week - full-size automatic all-wheel drive fior $300 plus full coverage for an extra $100. Note that the have locations at Terminal 1 (open daily 7:30 am - 11:30 pm) and Terminal 2 (just 8 am - 4:30 pm). Note that they never answer the phone, even during business hours. Just show up. You can drop off any time and leave a key in the drop box. When you get to the counter, you need to sign in with your reservation at the kiosk, and then they call you up by name. We waited in line a good half hour before figuring this out. They initially said they were out of the car we booked (supposed to be full-size SUV - Audi full-size, automatic, all/weather tires, or similar), but when we told them we were driving to the mountains, they got us an automatic with all-weather tires. And snow chains (tiny little set), is included. Rental return tip: when approaching the airport, you don't go to "arrivals," and don't go to "departures," follow the sign for "parking" on the far left to get to the rental car return area. Learned this the hard way!

This tour company has numerous travel plans you can choose from, which last from half day to a…read morewhole day. Their pickup and drop off locations are easy to navigate. The tour guide was very friendly, although didn't really share much about the history, rather more on celebrity and paparazzi stories, and mostly self guided tours without too many instructions.

**Bernina Express & St Moritz from Milan**…read more LONG day out but so worth it! Meeting time is 7am. Anna was our tourguide. Big group was divided into 2 buses: English and Italian-speaking... Bus left Milan at 7:20am, WiFi in the bus not reliable. The drive is 2.5 hours from Milan to St Moritz (bring passport). We were given 2.5 hours to walk around and take pictures of the frozen lake and watch the cross-country skiers. After a quick grocery store lunch, we boarded the red Bernina train for the most gorgeous train ride to Tirano. We felt like Anna and Elsa in winter wonderland. Every turn of the train provided gorgeous postcard-like scenery. Both bus and train rides were comfortable, there were multiple bathroom breaks and a ton of great memories. So glad we did this organized tour. Arrived back in Milan at 8pm.

Wow. Just wow. This is the most 5-star hotel with a 3-star rating I've ever seen! It is upscale…read morefrom the moment you walk into the lobby. Decor is sumptuous throughout. The breakfast room is the most beautiful we've ever seen.. and we've seen a lot! Every evening new guests are treated to a glass of wine in the bar and lobby. The breakfast array is outstanding, beginning with a warmer for pancakes. The rooms are large, with the bathroom well separated from the sleeping area. The hotel is located within walking distance from El Duomo, restaurants, shopping and the sight-seeing hop on-hop off bus. This is special!

Found this in Rick Steves ' travel book and it's a gem! Tucked away a few blocks from Il Duomo so…read moreit's close but quiet there. The room was comfy, clean and sufficient in size. The complimentary breakfast is excellent and every day from 6:30-8:00 is a complimentary Prosecco at bar. The concierge people, Oreste and Davide are wonderful hosts! We will stay here next trip and I highly recommend it to everyone. Lastly, the price was very reasonable!