Expert reviews
“With geranium-clad balconies overhanging the Naviglio Grande and striking period decor, this canalside hotel offers a touch of class in a dedicated bohemian neighbourhood.”
What guests liked
- Lovely rooms
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
The Maison Borella is a 4-star hotel located on 8 Alzaia Naviglio Grande in the Navigli district of the city. The hotel offers stylish and luxury room options to guests looking for excitement and adventure in the city of Milan.
The Maison Borella is located on the banks of the Naviglio Grande canal, an excellent location for a hospitality center as a result of its naturally beautiful landscape. The hotel itself is housed in an 18th-century building that still features some of the classic Milan building elements.
The hotel perfectly blends the components of the 18th-century building with modern design to form the tranquil oasis and beauty that the Maison Borella hotel is today. The hotel offers chic and posh room options such as Double or Twin Room with Courtyard View, Superior Double or Twin Room with Courtyard View, Superior Double or Twin Room with Canal View and a Double or Twin Room. These rooms are well-furnished and fitted with modern amenities and facilities.
The hotel offers guests proximity to some of the city most fascinating and exciting places such as the Expo 2015 Exhibition Centre.
Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.
The hotel provides other services, facilities, and amenities such as currency exchange, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, daily maid service and room service.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
15 June 2024
Fab stay, friendly staff and wonderful restaurant.
Breakfast was delicious and the staff were professional and friendly. The location was fantastic and the restaurant was superb. Best meal we had in Italy.
Can’t fault any of it. We had a great stay and enjoyed every moment.
15 June 2024
Overall I had a fantastic stay with my only regret not being able to stay longer.
Fantastic location, super friendly and helpful staff, cosy room and buffet breakfast was delightful.
10 June 2024
We absolutely loved Maison Borella for its unique aesthetic and quaint eating spaces and luxurious room.
Stunning, beautiful space with courtyards, ancient pillars, ceilings, lovely patio. Room was fantastic and luxurious. Great food and staff. Highly recommend.
The area is very noisy at night but no fault of hotel. Nice that they provide ear plugs!
10 June 2024
Fabulous hotel to explore the local area.
Very warm design, lovely furniture, great spaces throughout. The view to the canal is great. The breakfast was excellent and the team were helpful.
7 June 2024
A great hotel for those looking to enjoy a romantic atmosphere and good and varied restaurants.
The hotel is in the center of restaurants on a promenade along a beautiful canal. In one word "excellent!!!"
30 May 2024
Great place for a weekend in Milano.
Nice, little hotel with well designed rooms. Perfect for a weekend in the city.
27 May 2024
Everything I hoped it would be and more. Coming back in September.
Wonderful hotel with great food and ambience. It was a joy to return here after a busy day sightseeing.
Be prepared to be in an area of buzz and noisy nightlife. The hotel is a sanctuary but if you don’t like street music and noise, either use earplugs or close the rather amazing windows!
25 May 2024
Fabulous
The hotel was in a very good location, right on the canal and surrounded by lots of good restaurant options. About 5-10 minutes walk to the nearest tube stop, mainly along the canal. Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the stay. We had a courtyard facing bedroom which we liked. The hotel is in a lively area in the evenings (which continues to the early hours) and I was concerned about the noise, but we couldn't hear anything from our room which we were very happy about. We had dinner in the resurant one night and the food was excellent. All in all a very good stay.
21 May 2024
Nicely renovated hotel and restaurant in a very busy area.
Pictoresque courtyard with pretty blossoming climbers framing the stair railings, good breakfast and a nice restaurant area.
There is quite a lot of noice from the bars below and from the opposite side of the canal in the evenings, so it may be a good idea to bring ear plugs especially if your room is facing the canal.
20 May 2024
Perfect …simple, charming, comfortable.
Character, charm, location, quiet, breakfast, staff, decor, courtyard
No complaints
17 May 2024
Lots of restaurants close by and an easy place to meander. The decor is really lovely and my room was a good size - love
Lovely property right on the canal. It was very clean and the staff were very helpful. There’s a restaurant (didn’t eat at it). The breakfast was really good with plenty of variety and good coffee.
4 May 2024
It was great
It is a beautiful boutique hotel, staff were great.
The noise level, our room was facing the canal.
27 April 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel ,lobby, comfortable couches in common room. We loved it!
We missed breakfast. 🙁 because we had to leave early. Maybe coffee before would be nice.
24 April 2024
I would highly recommend a stay here and I hope to get back someday.
It’s a gorgeous boutique hotel in a fabulous location. The room was comfortable & clean. The view of the courtyard was quite nice and peaceful. Breakfast was great and the hotel restaurant was the best food I had on my whole trip.
The only “complaint” I have is that they ran out of umbrellas to borrow.
22 April 2024
Fabulous
I really liked the personnel- all were very pleasant and professional. Room was spacious and clean, and at least mine was quiet and peaceful. Location was very central.
The AC was off, it didnt matter that much in May but a bit weird one. Doors in my bathroom werent working that well, which is maybe not typical in 4 stars.
20 April 2024
It was nice but I will not recommend or come back.
Location great, how old and new is combined, stylish and very clean.
Waited so long in lobby for someone to ask if I wish to serve something, even after I approached staff the waiting time was long, was like I disturbed them.
15 April 2024
Comfortable, tasteful hotel in a prime position by the canal
Perfect location to explore Milan. Lovely position by the canal. Tastefully renovated property.
11 April 2024
Lovely hotel great lication
Loved the canal location Room lovely size and well appointed Good buffet bfast
Not much natural light in the room Shower door leaked a bit
7 April 2024
Fabulous
- Location - close to transit and walking distance to all attractions - surrounded by bars and restaurants - good breakfast - staff friendly
2 April 2024
Awesome stay in Milan
Location by the canal . Lovely vibe. Nice restaurants and bars. The courtyard feel of the hotel gave off elegance without being too showy. Just done really well. The breakfast was excellent too. Great stay
30 minutes walk into Milan or eay and tram no bother really. Just a very minor quibble.
31 March 2024
Very good
The style, the staff and the placement
When placed in the middle of a street full of restaurants there is obviously some noise at night.
19 March 2024
Very good
Everything was great. The location is super convenient, the area is full of (night)life, the place has character and the breakfast was very satisfying and relaxing. I will definitely stay again soon..
Next time I will request a room on the second floor as noises coming from the room above can be very disturbing.
13 March 2024
In the heart of Navigli, and a nice retreat from it, too!
Gorgeous decor…room in annex was totally private and very spacious and comfortable. Staff was helpful with every request.
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12 March 2024
Lovely friendly hotel in hip area.
Great area to wander around, good walking distance into the cathedral and around. Convenient tram back after a day’s walking. Great restaurant connected to hotel, highly recommend. Staff very attentive and helpful.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
16 June 2024
Exceptional
It’s a brilliant little hotel. It’s comfortable, tasteful and perfect for a stay in Milan
It can be loud at night due to the area