SPICE HOTEL MILANO, Milan

The hotel sits directly opposite Milan's main railway station, making it an ideal base for train connections across Italy and to airports (Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo) via shuttle buses that stop at the station. The metro entrance is about 20 seconds from the hotel door, with lines MM2 and MM3 connecting to Duomo (10 minutes), Porta Nuova, the Fashion District, and Rho Fiera Exhibition Centre (16 km). Numerous restaurants, bars, cafés, and grocery stores are within a 2-3 minute walk. The immediate area around the station is busy and well-lit but also attracts crowds typical of a major transit hub. Rooms facing the main road are exposed to constant street noise including sirens and heavy vehicles, while inner courtyard rooms offer more quiet. For those arriving by car, the nearest parking garage is 4 minutes on foot.

Room categories include single, double, twin (double beds only - no twin beds are available), triple, and quadruple, with Superior variants that add a private balcony. Standard double rooms measure approximately 15-20 m², while quadruple Superior rooms reach up to 35 m². All rooms feature soundproofed walls, air conditioning (centrally controlled and may not be available in cooler months), a minibar, safe, heating, and a flat-screen TV (no international channels). Bathrooms are private with walk-in showers, hairdryer, and basic toiletries. A kettle is available in the room. The interior design is modern in dark greys and black, which some describe as oppressive, and room lighting is generally dim with no master switch for all lights. Road-facing rooms are subject to high street noise; requesting an inner courtyard room is advisable if you are a light sleeper. The single room is very compact and works best for short overnight stays.

Breakfast costs €15 per person per day and offers a continental buffet including bread, pastries, cold cuts, cheese, yogurt, hot drinks, and eggs. The breakfast room is located in the basement; during busy periods, there may be queues for the coffee machine. Special diet menus are available by request, and breakfast in the room can also be arranged. There is no restaurant or bar on site for lunch or dinner, but the area immediately around the hotel - particularly along the streets near the station - offers a wide choice of Italian and international restaurants, pizzerias, and cafés within a 2-minute walk. For those wanting a quick snack, grocery stores are also nearby.

Spice Hotel Milano focuses on convenient transit-oriented accommodation rather than on-site leisure facilities. There is no swimming pool, spa, wellness centre, or fitness room. The shared lounge/TV area on the ground floor provides a space to relax, read, or watch television. The hotel's location directly next to Centrale station makes it easy to reach Milan's main leisure attractions - Duomo, the Fashion District, Porta Nuova, and the Navigli canals - within 10-20 minutes by metro. For day trips, Lake Como is a 40-minute train ride from the adjacent station.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the property but speeds can be very slow; downloading or streaming is not reliable and using mobile data is recommended. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, invoice issuing, and can arrange early check-in (supplement) or late check-out (subject to availability). Luggage storage is free on arrival and departure days; storing bags for additional days costs €10 per piece per day. Housekeeping services include daily cleaning (fresh towels and sheets changed daily on request), and for a fee, dry cleaning, ironing, and laundry. Room service is available. Airport shuttle (private car) can be arranged for an extra charge - for example, €110 for a car to Malpensa. The hotel has two lifts and is wheelchair accessible with features such as an emergency cord in the bathroom, lower sink, raised toilet, grab rails, and wider doorways. Pets are allowed on request with applicable charges. Accepted payment methods include American Express, Visa, Diners Club, JCB, Maestro, Discover, CartaSi, and MasterCard.