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
27 January 2025
he best hotel in Milano Navigli
The breakfast was fantastic. The coffee is an espresso made to order.
The juices are not freshly squeezed.
25 January 2025
Fabulous
The hotel is super charming. The breakfast was wonderful, the bed was comfortable, and oh man, the water pressure was GREAT. We took advantage of the comfy bathrobes and slippers. And the staff couldn't have been friendlier. So much to like!
All the rooms open onto a courtyard, which created some noise and additional light at night. We also had some challenges regulating the heat overnight.
7 January 2025
Really enjoyed staying at Maison Borella as a perfect location to experience the Navigli
Lovely atmosphere with quirky decor in a perfect location
4 January 2025
Cozy and comfortable stay
Very polite and kind staff and very cozy atmosphere!
2 January 2025
Very nice and good situation.
This hotel is perfectly situated in Navigli. The restaurant of the Hotel is good.
If you take the room on canal side the view is nice but it s a bit noisy
31 December 2024
A Gem in Milano!
We had a wonderful stay here. The staff was welcoming, friendly and very helpful. The property is quaint and warm. The area is vibrant with tons of bars and dining. Perfect for our short stay in Milan!
Our canal view room was tight with no luggage racks and limited closed space. For our limited stay- it was fine.
19 December 2024
Very good
Loved the location but it is a 30 min walk from duomo - trams and M good
Room temp was too warm during night
8 December 2024
Superb
Everything. This is a classy 4 star which delivers more than most 5 stars I’ve stayed in. Check the staff - especially Teresa (think I’ve got the name right; slim, glasses and will break many hearts if she hasn’t already) and the big, friendly Asian guy (sorry for not remembering his name) plus every other member of staff I came into contact with. Superb. Loads of history with the building, great position, classy food priced to market. I’ve stayed here 3 times and, seriously, I can’t fault it, all of which means: I’ll book a revisit without question. Many thanks to all concerned.
Absolutely nothing
7 December 2024
Home away from home
Well curated, perfect location, great breakfast highly recommended
Nothing
6 December 2024
Fabulous
great location, great service. bedroom was very nice and confortable. Restaurant, really nice too.
25 November 2024
Very good
After cleaning, the window was wide open. My bag was on the chair beside, anybody from outside could have reached in and take it
5 November 2024
Beautiful location, very fun stay
It’s a really lively area near the canal, and it was walkable to the train and major sites of interest. The hotel was perfect and a beautiful property.
The noise kept me awake until around 0200 the first night. It was all happy noise, and I already expected that due to the reviews. I wore noise cancelling headphones the second night, and it was fine. I’d stay there again regardless because it was great to people watch from the window, noise and all.
2 November 2024
The Grand Canal experience in Milan
The location was terrific! Staff were very helpful and friendly. They carried our bags up to the room. The apartment was more spacious than expected & the bathroom was well stocked. Breakfast was plentiful & varied with lots of coffee choices. The night time restaurant was excellent. The food was delicious, staff were super friendly & the decor very captivating. We will happily stay in Maison Borella again
My husband would have liked more fruit choices.
31 October 2024
Exceptional
Great, the place was amazing! Breakfast tasty and good.
30 October 2024
Beautiful hotel in a vibrant area of Milan. Highly recommend!
Located in a very lovely area of Milan, right along the canal and easy walking distance to the centre. Only a short walk from metro. Easy to travel by metro & bus to Malpensa ( takes just over an hour). Our room was spacious, tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable. Lounge area of hotel was very elegant and relaxing. Restaurant was amazing. Staff were welcoming and helpful.
Nothing negative to report. Had a really great stay.
30 October 2024
Highly recommend staying here, lovely hotel.
The rooms were nice, beds comfortable and good bathrooms, nice breakfast. The bar area was really nice and comfortable, good wine! Great area close to some nice restaurants and bars. Very close to metro.
It was a bit noisy at times, late night and early morning banging when sounded like staff emptying bins etc. Stopped me getting to sleep and woke me up early.
28 October 2024
Good .
All
Nothing
26 October 2024
Absolutely wonderful area, and the B&B was wonderful
Staff was courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Not a thing, it was lovely.
23 October 2024
Fabulous
Really beautiful and full of details. Location also amazing!
9 October 2024
Very good - staff could have been a bit more cheerful
Authentic , stylish and interesting. Bedroom very comfortable and nice large bathroom.
9 October 2024
A true boutique hotel experience that’s exceptional in every way!
The room was beautiful and cozy, it felt like I was in a home, not a hotel. The bed was comfortable. Slippers and robes were a nice touch. Room service was exceptional.
The bathroom could use better lighting, it was difficult to do my makeup. And the noise level from outside was very high. We were awoken several times each night during our stay. The cost of the mini fridge items was not well posted in the room. The tv had no access to Netflix, which would have been nice.
8 October 2024
Super nice hotel in a charming environment
Great great place! Super nice environment - lively and charming. Great service. Nice rooms. All decorated with simple but authentic taste. Restaurant is exceptional!
7 October 2024
Excellent Hotel
Location, staff, and hotel style were excellent.
N/A
28 September 2024
highly recommended
beautiful location and very tastefully designed and furnished
good mixture of modern and old style; excellent kitchen
28 September 2024
Fabulous
All
Nothing
27 September 2024
I would love to stay again but in a different room.
Wonderful location and ambiance. Lovely breakfast buffet.
Room was a little small and not as nice as photos.
26 September 2024
Excellent location, modern and luxurious hotel.
Great location on the main canal, but still quiet. A new and designed hotel. Excellent shower, comfortable beds. Good breakfast with a relatively good selection.
Really small things - it is not possible to prepare a hot drink in the room.
25 September 2024
It was ok
Lounge area , location & breakfast
The tv needs updating
24 September 2024
Fabulous
Very lovely furnishings. Helpful front desk staff.
23 September 2024
Exceptional
Friendly staff and convenient location
Noise levels from street.
17 September 2024
Exceptional
Great spot on the river Great breakfast
Na
11 September 2024
Weekend in Milan.
Hotel located in Navigli district which is easy to get to using public transport. The Duomo is a 30 minute walk but it’s flat and easy to get there. The area outside the hotel is busy with bars and has a real buzz about it. We ate in the restaurant which was the best meal we had on our travels and we ate well in Italy. The food was excellent, wine very reasonably priced, the service was attentive and the waiter was delightful. The lounge area was pleasant . The reception staff were helpful and all the staff were welcoming. The bed was comfortable and the air conditioning efficient. the shower was large and powerful.
The breakfast was disappointing. More choice of prepared fruit would’ve been welcome. The room was smaller than expected given the price paid. There was only had one chair to sit on so one person had to lie on the bed. There were no tea or coffee making facilities . These had to be purchased separately in the bar.
10 September 2024
Exceptional
The hotel was amazing. It was clean and super comfortable, and felt quite luxurious (at a very reasonable price). The location was perfect, surrounded by restaurants and bars. The fact that the windows face an inside patio means there's no noise from the street at night.
Nothing, everything was perfect.
9 September 2024
Exceptional
beautiful clean, great location. staff was pleasant and very helpful
8 September 2024
Very good
Very clean and staff friendly. Nice location.
Noise from outside.
8 September 2024
Very helpful staff, great location and perfect hotel. Happy to recommend.
Immaculate room and the hotel is perfectly positioned facing the canal.
7 September 2024
I had a lovely stay in a beautiful room overlooking the canal.
Beautiful room with lovely view out the window. The location was in the heart of the Navigli area which is lively. The breakfast was outstanding and served in a lovely dinning area.
Everything was great.
5 September 2024
Exceptional
the staff was nice the food was delicious the room was comfortable the water was free, and it's generous from them the location was very good.
Nothing
3 September 2024
Lovely boutique hotel well located in Milan.
Beautiful, charming property. Great location.
Our room facing the canal was very loud at night, making it difficult to sleep
31 August 2024
Very comfortable and excellent food.
The interiors, courtyard, and rooms are all well designed and are very comfortable
Quite noisy on Friday nights
29 August 2024
Exceptional
Lovely boutique feel and very stylish.
28 August 2024
Excellent
Great location with many friendly bars and restaurants nearby and easy to walk or take the tram to the Duomo. Breakfast was excellent as was room.
Wouldn’t stay on the top floor.
28 August 2024
Really great place to stay for location and comfort
Location was amazing and the aesthetic was beautiful, it was comfortable and the lobby lounge area was very cool
Only thing I can say is why plastic glasses in the rooms
22 August 2024
Truly wonderful and delightful .
Outstanding breakfast , the most wonderful staff , great ambiance , front desk reception was wonderful .
Noise outside one night .
12 August 2024
great location and a comfortable hotel
breakfast excellent. location was interesting and easy tram access to the duomo.
4 August 2024
BEAUTIFUL boutique hotel in a lively area ❤️🇮🇹🍷
Loved the location…. The room was modern and comfortable. The staff very friendly eager to help. The decor of the hotel was beautiful. Absolutely recommend ❤️🇮🇹
Nothing not to like ❤️
30 July 2024
Fabulous
The interior Design and the location.
29 July 2024
Charming hotel
Charming little hotel on the canal. It’s lively at night time so you do not need to wander far. The outside noise was not disturbing. It was a decent sized room for my son and I. We had two single beds. The beds we quite firm and uncomfortable for us. Breakfast was nice. I sat outside the front of the hotel for dinner one night and enjoyed it. Was a little disappointed that being a guest did not get you any benefits when trying to get a table. The wait was worth it and I enjoyed my meal. We checked out on a Sunday and we able to meander through the markets. We caught the tram to the Duomo. Tram is approx 5-10 min walk. Can buy ticket from the tobacconist near the stop.
Shower temp was a tricky to get right. Beds too firm for our liking and I do like a firm mattress.
28 July 2024
Great hotel with character and an excellent location
Property was clean, good location and breakfast was very good. Excellent restaurant downstairs, ate there twice and had a great meal both times.
It was noisy due to the lively location, but if you can’t beat them, join them.
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
28 January 2025
Overall was great