Location was excellent for us - away from tourist areas and still not far from downtown. 30 walking minutes to Duomo, of which 15 minutes on car-free streets: through a wonderful park, a castle, and a pedestrian shopping avenue. We chose to have our breakfast at Piazza Sempione with a view of its majestic arch. After three days we felt like locals and had really wished that we allocated more time for Milan. Overall, a perfect stay in early Spring in this wonderful city.