Brand new place on a quiet street in Parabiago, the City of the Shoes. Cool moveable panels absorb or deflect the sun’s heat to increase energy efficiency.

Oooh, baby – this is quite the setting. Give the surrounding panorama a complimentary low whistle.

Well-place Lugano home base close to shops, dining – all the good stuff.

Brand new place on a quiet street in Parabiago, the City of the Shoes. Cool moveable panels absorb or deflect the sun’s heat to increase energy efficiency.

Subtly elegant style with expansive backlit photographs of the city in every room.

Fans of the Alfa Romeo brand, rejoice. The museum is only about 3km away (!).

Ultracomfy and extra spacious. Pick your fave pillow and settle in for serious dreaming.

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

Free WiFi satisfies both biz travelers and social media addicts.

Whatever time you stumble in, the 24-hour front desk serves up service with a smile.

Modest rooms have modern touches, like sleek decor and plenty of plugins.

Super easy to get around: Linate Airport is 20 minutes away, the Sesto San Giovanni train station is a ten-minute walk and there’s a bus stop across the street.

Funky furniture in the lobby gives the place a cool, quirky vibe.

24-hour bar at your fingertips... 'cause it's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Hit all the local biggies, and keep your peepers open for Clooney sightings(!).