Originally Posted by
platbrownguy
Just stay at the PH Milan. Hotel car will cost you money, probably nothing crazy though (maybe 100-150 euro would be my guess, yes more than public transport but worth it IMO for the arrival). Take the train (one transfer required) if you're feeling thrifty.
The hotel is perfectly pleasant and very well located if you only have one night in Milan. Go to the rooftop at the Duomo, enjoy the view, then hit the whirlpool at the spa. No fancy manicure required but why not treat yourself anyhow.
I lived in Milan for many, many years and go back very often as my family is from there.
I agree- stay at the PH Milan. It really is a wonderful experience and you cannot possibly beat the location.
Part of the wonderful experience of Italy is food! You can walk to Savini and have an espresso and a delicious pastry... head to Peck for a feast of the eyes, the Duomo is right there... you can go to a jacuzzi anywhere!
if you are landing at LIN just take a taxi. Taking the #73 bus is kind of a pain and a haven for pickpockets so be careful if you do that.
If you are landing at MXP my recommendation is to take the Malpensa Express to Cadorna Station-- €15 and it takes 30 minutes... and then take a taxi (~€10)
€100-€150 is obscene for transportation and not to rehash the hotel car discussion... I think it's a total ripoff...
But cost issues aside, the problem with taking any kind of taxi to/from MXP is that you can run into huge traffic jams on the road to/from Milan and/or in the city. It's completely unpredictable.