I have been traveling to Milan during fashion weeks for close to 25 years. Priced out of overpriced luxury hotels and unhappy with the atmosphere of affordable lodgings, I finally decided to try Airbnb.
I could not have been happier. The apartment is lovely -- classic Milanese, elegant, spacious, but at the same time cozy and practical. And the experience of being in a real neighborhood rather than a tourist area was wonderful -- I discovered "my" favorite grocery store, nail salon, there is even an artisanal organic food and grocery store (Italians call it "bio")! Also a small family run but her and prepared foods shop with the best roasts, lasagna, meatballs, etc!
Paola is a chic Milanese lady from central casting and a host from heaven.Seriously, she is the embodiment of Milanese style and graciousness. She was super efficient in communicating and also quite relaxed considering it's a beautiful home with beautiful things in it!
And most of all, I got the feeling that she really loved having us there.
My only regret about writing such a glowing review is that it might not be available next time I go to Milan 😘