Ratings based on 87 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.2 Room comfort
4.5 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Good value for Milan
Posted 15 Jun 2023 on HotelsThe hotel/guesthouse is easily reached from the centre of Milan by metro followed by a short walk (past a nice bakery). Il Girasole looks unconventional, being a converted factory building. A nice courtyard is hidden behind a metal entrance door. Matteo and his brother are extremely nice hosts, who can provide enthusiastic advice on sightseeing in Milan.
Our room was one of the two behind the courtyard which, unfortunately, the WiFi signal from the main building didn't reach - but was fine if you sat outside near reception/breakfast room.
Room was clean and comfortable and spacious enough for chairs and a table. Bed was too firm for me (not my wife) so just luck of the draw.
No tea/coffee making facilities per the property description, but also no glass for a drink of water (complimentary bottle of water for the first night).
Nice breakfast: tea or coffee, a glass of fruit juice, a croissant and a salami and/or cheese roll.
by A verified traveler from Sedona
Posted 20 Jun 2022
Matteo our host was super friendly and welcoming and helpful.Inside garden and rooms a delight as it is in an previous industrial area.It was very hot out that was the only thing I didn’t like.Metroto Centre of Milan in 15 minutes was great and easy.
by A verified traveler
Posted 30 May 2022 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 14 Nov 2021 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 Sep 2019 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Jul 2019
This is a really nice place, run by two brothers who are charming, kind and filled with good energy. The place is not easy to find if you are using public transport: look for the image of a sunflower on the building, it does make it easier to spot. Also you may wish to ask for rooms facing the inner courtyard and not the street; not because of noise (the streets are quiet), but because the building across the street keeps its light on at night, and that can be disturbing for sleep. The area is very nice and they were kind enough to direct me to the nearby canal, ideal for jogging.
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Jun 2019
by A verified traveler from Canterbury
Posted 21 May 2019
Very friendly staff
Great location for catching the metro into the centre
by A verified traveler
Posted 11 Oct 2018
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Interesting location and building
Posted 1 Dec 2015
Pros: Cleanliness, decor, friendly hosts.
I stayed at this hotel more than a year ago, so my memories are not too clear. I do recall that the bathroom was clean and very nice. There were three of us, and we had enough room to move around and set out our bags, etc.
The dining room/reception area is loaded with materials about the city. The hosts were very helpful and answered all our questions. The location was a little bit "out of the way", but as it is only about 7 minutes from the Metro station, not a big problem.
