Low-key home base near must-sees like Como Lake (of George Clooney fame) and Volandia Park and flight museum.

Nestled on the hills overlooking Lake Lugano and within walking distance of the centre.

Complimentary breakfast kick-starts both your metabolism and your day.

Rooms are chock-full of boutiquey charm (but it’s the welcome chocolates that win the day).

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.

Nothing says ‘buongiorno’ like the smell of bacon at breakfast. (Worth springing for so you can get an early start on the day.)

Breakfast starts at 4am so early flights don't equal hunger pangs.

Low-key home base near must-sees like Como Lake (of George Clooney fame) and Volandia Park and flight museum.

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.

Complimentary breakfast kick-starts both your metabolism and your day.

Soothing style meets functional design in minimalist-chic guestrooms.

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

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.