Located somewhat nearby Malpensa MXP International Airport & Train Station (approx 20-25 mins), yet…read moreisolated from town. I'm bummed I didn't get a chance to go visit to their Missoni factory nearby bc my schedule is so packed and pre-booked with my Museum artist exhibition. I unexpectedly saw road signs for Missoni on ride back to airport! I L U V Missoni, so I must return just to visit their factory next time..
My agent suggested this accommodation to due their free airport shuttle service. I do not believe many hotels nearby offer this prized feature and it is highly needed. I didn't want to get a rental car since I knew I'd be preoccupied at my private villa accommodations in the pre Alps of Lombardia on the following day.
The round trip shuttle pick up and return (offered from 5am - 12am midnight) per visit, was a game changer. Truthfully, this is a distinctive perk, esp if you don't speak Italiano. This prized feature adds much VALUE, safety, & convenience to the hotel stay & experience. They use WhatsApp to handle your shuttling requests. I like that someone speaks English in their WhatsApp for your inquiries. For additional shuttle needs, they charge 15 Euro per ride.
Free WiFi access in your room & throughout property grounds. Def get your cell phone data plan set up before arriving in Europe. Trust me, you will NEED data on your mobile, esp when traveling!
I met the manager, Michaela, and thanked her for their accommodating services & requests. Alexia & Greta were also very helpful. They are detailed in pre confirmation of your stay, preparing for your check in times, registration, and coordinating room arrival times. Very specific & personal, unlike any other hotel accommodations I have experienced.
The hotel entrance is discreetly secluded, awkwardly nestled behind a tour bus storage lot. Never seen that before, but we are on the outskirts of Italy.
The landscaped grounds were surprisingly large and spread out. The hotel rooms are sparse, typical for Europe, very basic, no frills inside.. Mini refrigerator, TV, and AC (cool air needed from summer heat wave), white linens with stiff mattress (good for your back). Perfect for an overnight rest & stay before heading out for the next morning. I did like the individual exterior patio deck with pool views. It was quiet and peaceful in the early morning.
It was nice to have hotel shuttle driver available upon landing, esp at inaccessible later evening hours. Bc I didn't arrive to the hotel property until past midnight from my Malpensa International flight, my shuttle driver handed over my room key in a labeled envelope when he dropped me to room front door, as part of their 24hr check in service. He was nice, yet only speaking Italiano tho..
The hotel is bustling with full occupancy, high turnover of transitory travelers in between destinations. Lobby is log cabin rustic, traditional, with a dated European ambience, and plenty of extended lounge seating to relax. I noticed they had security cameras placed throughout grounds at the reception desk.
Lots of restaurant dining area options, as they rotate the breakfast buffet venue. They extend dinner reservations with wine selection on property for added convenience..
They offer a breakfast buffet package with warm fresh made croissants. Some are filled with apricot preserves (not sugary sweet either), very delicious, I ate 3 of them since I'm on VACATION, LOL!!! The Italian speaking server will happily make your cappuccino, espresso, or latte..
There was a selection of whole fruit, fresh cut fruit, toast with heating ovens nearby, self serve juices & milk, deli meats, cheese, hard boiled eggs, cereal, packaged honey & jams.
I also prebooked hotel for my last stay before leaving Italy, since I knew their included shuttle transport would be accommodating for my long flight home, Of course, my shuttle driver was already waiting outside my hotel door at 6:30am for my 7am shuttle service back to Terminal 1, Malpensa.. Talk about door to door shuttle service, PRIMO !!!
Ciao, grazie !
