The hotel was above expectations and was very clean with a very good bed. It also had a great rooftop pool and bar. The staff were excellent from the manager to the cleaners. Nothing was too much trouble for them when a request was made. The Meja Restaurant was also very good with excellent staff. Will definitely miss the lychee martinis.

Clean, orderly, reasonably well maintained, easy to negotiate once you’ve I’ve been there just a few minutes. This was a station with 19th century architecture and appropriately chosen shops. Why can’t stations in the States be more like this?

Came here on a train from Rome. Smooth exit from the ticket barriers. There are a number of food options and shops. It is a large station so it was very confusing as to which way to best exit. Good transport links to the rest of Milan but not Linate airport.

A huge and beautiful train station with several halls, shops and cafes. From here you can go anywhere in Italy and also to neighboring countries on fast trains. This station is like a museum. You can come here to just walk around the station and enjoy the architecture, sit in a cafe and go shopping.

We went through the station twice. Both times we found it very difficult to navigate, especially dragging luggage and occassionally having to backtrack because the signage was so poor. We really had to ask people often about where we were trying to go. But if you have the time, it's a nice place to get lost in maybe to stay out of the rain.

The station is a couple of things. It was easy to navigate after arriving which was a benefit. It is also the most immense and gorgeously styled buiding. As a total vanity project by Mussolini it has left a stunning looking building.

In a few short years this magnificent railway station will be 100 years old. From any angle outside, the building is mammoth. The best photos are from the mammoth Plaza Duca d'Aosta, with heritage trams adding to the atmosphere. With 24 platforms, the railway facilities are immense, and thankfully well used. The glass and steel arched roof makes for beautiful photographs. Train information is adequate. The grand staircases are terrific. The station is complex to navigate. I had to use it a couple of times prior to becoming even slightly familiar with it. Strangely tickets for Trennord's Malpensa Airport Express train (the best way to reach the airport) can only be purchased from a ticket machine on platform 3, which is quite a walk from the commencement of most of the platforms. As expected in Europe, there is shopping and dining on multiple levels. Travelators assist in conveying patrons. The biggest secret must be the supermarket in the basement. This is a great way to save money. It even has a fair range of Italian chocolates, ideal as gifts as they are not bulky. The excellent Milan Metro is easily reached downstairs. On two sides, there are trams outside the station.

After arriving in Milan-Malpensa and clearing the maze of shops, hallways, ID checks, and personal and baggage inspections we tried to find the train to Milan Centrale and finally decided to take the bus (10 euro each). 30 minutes later we arrived at the railroad station and the large plaza in front of it. We used the high speed trains to go to Firenze Santo Maria Novella, and to the Venezia Santa Lucia stations. The Milan Centrale station is large, has a ton of shopping area, and connects to the city's Metro (subway) services. It is central to the Last Supper and many other attractions, and there are several hotels (we stayed at the Glam) and restaurants within easy walking distance. But, like the other stations we were at, there is a lack of public seating and this can become a problem for someone that is classified as handicapped or a Senior, or has pets or children with him or her. There is a large plaza in front of the station, and to the Northeastern side there is a boarding / drop off area for dozens of Tour Buses. The buses though may not like the location as to get to the main highways is a chore as each has to go through narrow and congested streets for several minutes.

As the central train hub of Milan, the area around Milano Centrale is probably the best to stay during your Milan trip for ease of travelling to/from other Italian or European cities, within Milan via its efficient Metro network, or to/from the airport via the Malpensa Express. Outwardly, the Art Deco building may not be as impressive as other European cities’ central train station, but its interior does give you the wow factor with its majestically high ceilings and intricately decorated walls and columns. As with any busy hub, one would expect some level of chaotic and frenetic activities in the station, but it is surprisingly easily navigable, and despite comments about pickpockets and muggers, we did not encounter any such incidences and felt safe throughout our time spent in the station. There are many cafe and trattoria within the station and its vicinity, which provides convenience in filling your stomach or simply getting a cuppa before boarding your train. Connectivity, convenience, comfort…. you can choo-choo your way to a memorable Milan experience.

Milano Centrale is a good train station to use when traveling through northern Italy. My wife and I arrived at the Milan Airport to start our wedding anniversary trip this past August. We took the express into Milano Centrale to catch the train to Zurich. We had time for a coffee in one of the shops before catching our train. The boards were easy to read and we easily made it to our platform in time for our departure. The station was designed by Mussolini but does not contain the brutalist that much of his architecture is known for. It is the largest in size of all train stations in Europe and the second busiest next to Paris. We found the station easy and convenient to use.