We stayed in this apartment for 15 nights and we can not praise Annalisa and her husband Marco highly enough. They were charming, generous and kind hosts who went out of their way to make our time in Milan as comfortable, easy, and as enjoyable as possible. They both speak excellent English and Annalisa speaks a number of other languages fluently as well. Annalisa is a professional cook and was generous in providing us many opportunities to sample her culinary skills. Both Annalisa and Marco were very helpful in helping us book rail journeys to other parts of Lombardy and in advising us about some of Milano's lesser known sites that were well worth visiting. As they live in an apartment upstairs, they were easily contactable if we needed help or advice and were only too happy to assist.
The apartment photos are true and accurate and the apartment is tastefully decorated, large, spacious and filled with light and with a well equipped kitchen for self catering and two modern bathrooms, and two bedrooms. Plenty of wardrobe, drawer and cupboard space is available. The apartment is spotlessly clean and plenty of extra towels and bedding are available if required. The apartment is located in an original Art Deco complex, there is a lift and the friendly concierge will let you in when you arrive.
The apartment's location is excellent, only 15 mins walk each way to the Central Railway Station and Station Garibaldi. Both stations have regular trains departing to the Lombardy lakes and Alps and it is easy to get to other major cities and towns of interest on day trips. However, if you hate walking, the bus stops every 10 mins right outside the apartment block heading towards Central Station. Zara metro stop is a 3 min walk away, easily connecting you to all parts of Milan. The surrounding neighbourhood is lively with lots of specialist shops, restaurants, bakery and cake stores, fresh food markets, convenience stores, and major supermarkets within easy reach. Eating and drinking locally is excellent and much cheaper prices than you will find in the central area where cafés and restaurants charge heavily inflated tourist prices.
We heartily recommend staying in this apartment if you want a warm and authentic experience with friendly welcoming hosts. We came as guests and left Annalisa and Marco having made two new friends.