Albert Hotel

Convenience is the name of the game at the Albert Hotel. The three-star property is literally around the (fairly characterless) corner from Milan’s central train station.

The Albert Hotel’s 62 guestrooms are basic budget hotel fare. They’re mid-sized and outfitted in simple dorm-style furnishings in shades of maple wood and powder blue. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a television, phone, minibar and soundproof windows.

The private bathrooms have been recently renovated and still sparkle.

The Albert’s bright, sunny reception and lounge area seems a cross between the waiting room at a luxury car wash and a food court. High ceilings, plentiful potted plants and globe-shaped streetlamps create an outside-inside feel, and brass-and-glass tables and maroon pleather couches are tacky but endearing.

There’s a conference center feel to the Albert Hotel. Everything is quite industrial and efficient, from the neat and tidy breakfast room to the four available meeting rooms. This is an ideal spot for a few days of business. Another plus is the availability of three wheelchair-accessible rooms, a rarity in Italy.

Breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel offers Wi-Fi, although it's not all that reliable.