Milan Hotels with Gym

Nice hotel service and nice location. Near the train and the bus station. They call it the Eternal City. A phrase that feels almost trite until you stand alone, utterly dwarfed, beneath the Pantheon’s impossible dome, or trace your fingers over travertine worn smooth by two thousand years of passing hands. Rome isn’t just eternal; it’s immediate, visceral, a theatre of existence where the past isn’t preserved behind glass, but bleeds passionately into the vibrant, chaotic present. And experiencing it solo? That’s not loneliness; it’s liberation. It’s a conversation, intimate and profound, between your soul and the city’s timeless spirit. My dialogue began at dawn, chasing the first honeyed light spilling across the Piazza Navona. Alone, you move differently. Unburdened by consensus or compromise, I followed whims: detouring down a cobbled *vicolo* heavy with the scent of baking cornetti, drawn by the sudden, breathtaking reveal of the Trevi Fountain, still relatively quiet. Tossing my coin wasn’t just a tourist ritual; it was a whispered promise to the city, a silent pact sealed in the cool morning air and the fountain’s roaring majesty. Solitude amplifies these moments – the crisp *click* of your heels on ancient stone, the unfiltered awe as Bernini’s marble figures seem to surge from the water, frozen in divine drama. You hear the city’s own heartbeat, the murmur of awakening life, the distant clang of a baker’s shutter, the splash echoing in the vast basin. Wandering towards the Roman Forum, the sheer weight of history becomes palpable, almost a physical pressure. Alone, you can truly stop. You can perch on a sun-warmed block of tufa, gaze at the skeletal arches of the Basilica of Maxentius reaching defiantly towards a piercing blue sky, and let your imagination run riot. No commentary needed, no shared speculation required. Here, amid the ghosts of senators and centurions, the silence isn’t empty; it’s resonant. You feel the centuries compress. A stray cat sunning itself on Julius Caesar’s altar becomes a perfect, poignant metaphor for time’s relentless, indifferent march. The Colosseum looms nearby, its brutal grandeur undeniable. Observing it solo, you feel its dual nature more acutely – the awe-inspiring engineering marvel and the chilling echo of spectated suffering. It prompts introspection, a quiet contemplation on humanity’s enduring contradictions, impossible amidst a crowd’s chatter. Then, the Pantheon. Stepping inside is like walking into the mind of God, conceived by mortals. The sheer scale, the perfection of the dome – that oculus open to the heavens – is humbling beyond words. A shaft of sunlight pierces the dusty interior, illuminating motes dancing like celestial dust. Sitting alone on a bench, head tilted back, the immensity washes over you. The whispers of fellow visitors fade into a reverent hush. You feel infinitesimally small yet profoundly connected to the generations who stood precisely here, awestruck, for millennia. Solitude allows this space for pure, unadulterated wonder. It’s not just seeing; it’s *feeling* the architectural genius, the spiritual ambition made stone. But Rome isn’t just monumental stones; it’s vibrant, messy, delicious life. Crossing the Tiber into Trastevere, the atmosphere shifts. Narrow streets twist like tangled yarn, laundry flutters like colourful flags between ochre buildings, and the air thickens with the garlicky perfume of *cacio e pepe* and frying *carciofi*. Solo travel makes you porous. You notice the old men arguing passionately over espresso at a tiny bar, the clatter of plates from a hidden trattoria kitchen, the effortless elegance of a Roman woman navigating the cobbles in impossible heels. You slip into a *salumeria*, point at mysterious cheeses and glistening olives, and assemble a picnic feast. Finding a quiet step on Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, watching life swirl around the ancient basilica as you savour pecorino sharp enough to make your eyes wa

My first time in Milano and staying at this accommodation for the first time as well (it functions as student accommodation during the semester). Was here for my birthday and I was unfortunately unwell when I arrived. I think all the travelling had finally got to me by this point in my trip! I was really grateful that I was able to check in early as I had been travelling non-stop since 8pm the night before from Lyon. I think overall a good first impression (staff were nice) and my only gripe was the lack of air conditioning in my loft room. The corridor was 20 degrees cooler than in my room and I was even tempted to sleep in the hallway - this is how hot it was in my room (I didn't despite my desperation). I did call in to reception on my first day and maintenance personnel did come up to take a look but it didn't change anything as the room was not cooling at all during my three night stay (even with the window closed). I was here in the first week of Aug so unbearable in the height of summer and based on this part of my experience I wouldn't stay here again. The actual room and bathroom is great (no kitchen equipment e.g. utensils but no biggie if you're not planning on self-catering). Other than this, the location is great as it is only a 10 minute walk to Fondazione Prada (a must-see) and there a lot of eateries and restaurants in walking distance. Supermarkets are also very close by. I didn't navigate the public transport to get here from Milano Centrale (I used a taxi to get here and then a taxi app to get back to the station) but I'm sure it is possible to get here using public transport which is much cheaper.

The location is a bit disappointing. However, the hotel service was the most satisfactory among the hotels I have stayed at. Please note that the shuttle bus runs from the nearby bus stop under the overpass to the nearby station. However, the breakfast preparation is too slow and frustrating. Other hotels start at 6-7, but they say breakfast starts at 7, but in reality, they only open the door and breakfast is not properly prepared until 7:30. I do not recommend this to those who have to start their day early.

Wonderful hotel, very large spacious rooms, there is a kettle and coffee machine, comfortable beds, also liked that there is a gym. The staff were very nice and polite, also treated us to a welcome drink. The only minus - one of the nights because of the rain from above it started to drip from the ceiling, we had to wait an hour for the leak to stop. But overall, the rating of the hotel is rather positive, despite this minus

It was a nice and clean hotel but charging guests lodged in your hotel to use the pool is ridiculous. They should do better in that aspect. Overall , nice hotel and neighborhood and not far from important landmarks and tourists centre.

Good to stay. It’s easy to access central area by train in case if you drive a car. Free parking!!!

Good option to stay if the price offer is attractive. Location is convenient and the beds are comfortable. But the room is very tiny, both suitcases should be kept only up, otherwise you cannnot walk in the room. The pillows are not comfortable. There was very cold in the room near the window and old air conditioning did not help much to mitigate this. The making up the room one day surprised us very negatively, the sample of the face oil was (kind of not cheap one) left by the maid upside down and almost all oil was on the dusty table in the toilet when we came back. I would strongly recommend the staff not to touch the clients’ belongings and definitely do not cause such loss. So improvements in the service are really expected if we are going to stay here again.

The room is OK, the main problem is that there is no charge for parking but there are only 4 parking spaces in front of the door. There was no quilt cover in the room. The quilt core was wrapped with two layers of cloth. I felt that the quilt was not very hygienic. No free water. In other aspects, it is safe to live here. The surrounding environment is not very safe. There is a small Carrefour supermarket and an MD supermarket nearby. There is also a Lidl. It's convenient to buy things. It takes about 20 minutes to drive to the city center. There is a Chinese restaurant called Jiuda nearby with good prices and environment. If you have a limited budget, this is recommended.

Indeed a place that I would advise very quiet in the area there is free parking and very clean rooms equipped with all the silent services served by public means linking directly to Milano center noticed international breakfast good and fresh

Friendly, helpful staff. Tram stop right outside which was helpful. A few restaurants in the area.  There a little bar and a gym which was also welcome.  The hotel is a little dated and the room did have a smell of drains. The cleaning staff seemed to be quite happy at work but it was a bit early to be that loud! Overall would recommend!