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

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

Breakfast starts at 6am so early flights don't equal hunger pangs.

The buffet-style breakfast features fresh pastries, locally-sourced produce, artisanal jams, bottomless coffee & more. Oh, and it's on the house(!).

Thankfully-soundproofed airport hotel is also blissfully close to Lake Maggiore. (Alpine views! Boat rides to Isola Bella island!)

Terminal 1 to the left, Terminal 2 to the right. Closer to your flight, and you’d be on the tarmac.

Scores ya access to bonus social spaces like the gym, laundry, coworking areas & lounge.

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.

On the River Adda, benefiting from the halo of proximity to the world-famous Lake Como. Also: free house bikes!

Spacious rooms with modern décor and super-comfy beds.

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

Rooms so low-key and comfy you’ll be napping in no time.

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.