Alessandra and her family were very pleasant, and spoke excellent English. They were very helpful whenever I needed anything. The rooms were very large and airy, and overlooked a quiet street. There was a large table in the room, which was great for doing some work, and there was a good Internet connection. There was a dedicated bathroom, which meant that there were no queues in the morning for the shower.

Alessandra provided a lovely breakfast including English tea. You can get up when you like and there was no hassle. Some rather lovely chocolates were provided on arrival.

It's a good neighbourhood, and there are lots of local facilities nearby, including cafés, restaurants, banks, cleaners and a supermarket. The apartment is only 10mins by tram from the train station to Malpensa airport, and perhaps 15 minutes walk across the park into the centre.

Overall, I was very happy with the accommodation and it was excellent value for money.