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
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.
22 July 2024
Loved this hotel, we had a great experience, would definitely stay there again
It was rustic and charming in a bustling area of Milan. The room was clean and comfortable with a great bed & linen. The style and ambience of the hotel was really welcoming. The breakfast which was included in the room rate was very good. The restaurant at the hotel was excellent, we liked it so much we ate there twice. The staff were very professional & so helpful.
There was nothing to dislike
22 July 2024
Bristol traveller
Rooms around a lovely courtyard with lots of greenery and lit up on a evening Location was perfect
Breakfast was served in the restaurant which was very dark. It would have been nice to have breakfast, or at least be able to take our coffee into the courtyard. We did ask but was told No!
20 July 2024
Great place to call home
Great location, comfy bed and desperately needed A/C, delicious breakfast.
Didn't actually dislike, kind of fun actually but rooms with canal views can hear music and people until the wee hours. We didn't mind but if noise bothers you then bring ear plugs or choose a garden room.
18 July 2024
Would recommend
The staff was very helpfull, the location is perfect. The room was nice and we were able to check in before time. We could also store our suitcases for a couple hours after checkout, which was an extra bonus
Nothing, it was exactly as we hoped it to be:)
18 July 2024
Great
The hotel was located on the canal 20 mins outside the centre of Milan. There are numerous trams available for easy access in and out of the city . Its a great location as numerous good quality restaurants within easy walking distance for the evening. Ask for a room at the back of the hotel in the courtyard as it is really noisy on the front as it is such a lively place. Great room, really clean all good. Free water was a great touch .
Lift working but they carried our bags up . Breakfast could have started a little earlier as we had to leave so only left us 15 mins to eat . No coffee making faculties in the room . this would have been a perfect touch .
14 July 2024
Tasteful lodging in a lively neighborhood
Charming hotel in a lively neighborhood with lots of restaurants.
The main building is much better than the annex next door. We were placed in the annex, 3rd floor and elevator did not work.
13 July 2024
Comfortable quaint place to stay.
Cute boutique hotel along the canal in Milan. Friendly staff, clean comfortable rooms, close to lots of restaurants and bars and easy to walk to the Duomo
11 July 2024
Great stay in Navigli
Great location in the Navigli district of Milan. Hotel room was nice and quiet despite being in this bustling neighbourhood.
n/a
10 July 2024
Fabulous
This place is so pretty and the neighborhood is very cool. I think it’s the best steal going
9 July 2024
Perfect for us
Great staff, comfortable bed, wonderful continental breakfast, seven minute walk to the metro—it was perfect for us.
9 July 2024
Would absolutely recommend to anyone I know traveling to Milan
Excellent
Nothing, everything was fantastic
9 July 2024
A lovely hotel with a good atmosphere!
Good location. Staff helped us a lot with everything we asked for. Breakfast was very good.
8 July 2024
Excellent
Lovely
Breakfast is so nice and best location in Milan.
2 July 2024
Wonderful
Truly wonderful. Clean, cool, modern.
It was perfect
1 July 2024
Fabulous
It was very noisy as Ihad a room on the canal. I think this should be made clear to clients when they are booking.
20 June 2024
Exceptional
The elegance and ambience take you back in time…so welcoming, comfortable, beautifully situated along the Navigli.
17 June 2024
We loved Milan and location of maison Borella was superb!perfect!
Location, decor of lobby and restaurant
Room was bland no art on walls
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
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.
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 September 2024
highly recommended