The spacious and stylish flat is in a historic building where Alessandro Manzoni used to live. It feels like home - with full equipment in the kitchen and everything working perfectly. It's a stone's throw to the main shopping district and Duomo but remains sufficiently quiet to feel relaxed and not touristy.

I love the hosts - Davide, Elisabetta and Mario. They are responsive and well organised. Most importantly, they make me feel at home. When I asked for a recommendation for lunch, Mario even walked me to a nearby mall to personally introduce me to four choices of restaurants!

I'll certainly come back again when I'm next in Milan - it has made Milan a much more personable place for me now.