Grand Hotel Puccini, Milan

Advantages: Impeccable service
Disadvantages: Entrance shared with a Cinema

This Hotel was a superb bargain. We booked it thru Octopustravel, but there are many sites that will list this one. We flew into Bergamo Airport with Ryanair, Bergamo itself would be a delightful place to stay, having an old Upper Town part that seems to have more interest than the newer lower town. The transfer to Milan was easy, an Airport Bus that takes you to Milan Railway station, which if you get the directions correct is only a 15 min walk ...
...in FRONT of the Station, we started from down the side where the Airport Bus drops you off. At least we knew where to pick the bus up for the return. First impression when you reach the Hotel is like it is an entrance to a Cinema, do not let this deter you as there is in fact a Cinema sharing the space. The Hotel deserves all the stars it gets. The reception was smart. The staff Smarter and very friendly. Escorted to your Room, you do not have ... Read review

Advantages: Next to subway, In a great shopping street
Disadvantages: Not english breakfast

...which takes you to the grand central station. From there it is a simple matter of using the underground to get to the stop right next to the hotel which lies on the red line at the stop named 'Lima'. You will have to hop onto the green line to 'Loreto' to switch to the red line. You'll get the picture when you're in front of the rail maps, its quite straightforward as long you keep the ends of the line in mind. Alternatively you may opt for taxi ...
...go to other cities the grand central station is a useful landmark to know how to get to. Once you get the underground in your system you'll be amazed how fast you can get to anywhere. As for the hotel itself, the rooms are quite comfortable with available broadband as well as Internet on Tv. The television actually comes with its own keyboard. Bathroom facilities are also more than adequate, furnished even with a 'bede'. The morning breakfast leaves ... Read review