Milano Cadorna is in a good spot within the city, being close to Castello Sforzesco. It has 10…read moreplatforms and serves the Malpensa Express, for those heading to Malpensa Airport. There are a couple of shops inside to get essentials or a snack/drink before getting on your train, and a Carrefour Express across the way for basic grocery essentials. The station is easy to follow, with the huge red posts being an iconic and instantly recognisable symbol of the station. Not too big, or exciting, but certainly does the job, even though it certainly can't compete with Milano Centrale. 3*

Efficient and clean. That's what a train station in Europe should be. Well done.read more

Eating at Autogrill is a dining experience. Phenomenal sandwiches, best croissant s(my favorite is…read morechocolate and pistachio) And beverages. Also great shopping buys! Plenty of parking, Hot food entrees freshly made.

We Americans could learn a thing or two from the Italians. The main one that comes to mind is that…read morewe could model our rest shops after theirs. Autogrill is what they call the majority of their rest stops. You can find one every half an hour on the interstate or so if memory serves me correctly. I have never seen a rest stop like this. It's spacious and even feels luxurious. They have a restaurant, they have a bakery, they make the food in front of you. Heck, the pasta I had was probably one of the best I've had in awhile. They, too, have bathrooms and even showers. More so, they have a store for food, souvenirs, and the like. Mamma mia! I want to take another road trip in Italy now just remembering this glorious place.

We stopped at this pitstop in between Milan and Lake Garda. We ate at the Ciao restaurant top…read morefloor. I picked potatoes and pesto pasta. It was a good amount to share. The pitstop really feels like a truck stop or for tourists in Europe. It's by the highway in the middle of nowhere. It's clean and new. They have a grocery/gift shop too.

Pretty dumpy, Ireland train system so much nicer…read more We were in best cabin, cheap snacks, cheap little cup of beverage. If this is first class, I'd hate to see coach. Soap and water don't work in the bathroom. Just dumpy in general. Fortunately, it's the only time I have to use this dumpy rail system.

Never a bad experience with Italo. Not as affordable as some off the regional trains but it's…read moredefinitely worth the price for the cleanliness, nice staff and pleasant, quiet experience. Italo also offers economy and mid-priced fares that are very affordable. I take Italo from Vicenza through Milano Centrale regularly and it has always been a pleasant experience.

If you're taking the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia, which is over 2 hours, here's one…read morepiece of advice: arrive early! Milano Centrale is a beautiful station, but it's also incredibly busy. There are people everywhere, trains constantly arriving and departing, and the departure boards can be overwhelming if it's your first time navigating an Italian train station. I was trying to catch a train that was leaving soon, and reading the departure board while figuring out which platform I needed was a little stressful. I asked a few people for help, but they either couldn't or didn't want to assist me. Thankfully, I eventually found a very kind station employee who pointed me in the right direction, and I literally made my train by the skin of my teeth! If you're visiting from the United States, don't assume it's as simple as walking in a few minutes before departure. Give yourself at least 30 minutes and honestly 45 minutes if it's your first time. That extra time will let you: Find your train on the departure board. Confirm your platform (track). Navigate the station without rushing. Avoid the stress of missing your train. Arrive even earlier to shop! Once I got on board, everything was smooth, but those first few minutes in the station definitely had my heart racing! **My tip:** Take a deep breath, arrive early, and don't wait until the last minute. It'll make your train experience much more enjoyable.

I can't really review a lot about this station; we trained in from Milan on our way to Verona then…read morecame back this way through on our way back to Malpensa on our way home. We did notice that there are a good number of restaurants, shops and cafes for travelers, and we did end up stopping for a focaccia sandwich each before our next train pulled in. On our first stop in, the city experienced a hail storm, which was loud against the metal roof of the station. It came out of nowhere, and went as quickly as it came. It was loud and a little startling, but pretty dang cool. It's easy to navigate and find your necessary platforms, and it's clean and feels safe. The staff was friendly and seemed attentive to the people walking around.

This was our first hotel on our summer Europe trip (travelling with my husband and teenage son) and…read morewe really liked it. We stayed for a 3 night visit and arrived a little early for check-in but they took our bags while we walked around a bit. When we returned at check-in time, our bags were already up in our room, which I thought was a really nice touch. The room itself was nice and spacious. We got the Executive Jr. Suite since we wanted a separate area for my son. The view out the window was of the beautiful structure across the way. The bathroom was also nice and roomy. There was also a complimentary box of Venchi chocolates, which was so sweet! Breakfast was also great. Spacious dining room with a large variety of sweet and savory options, hot and cold. Coffee service was nice... we ordered cappuccinos each morning. The trams and train were also right outside the front door which was super convenient to get around the city. I would totally stay here again next time.

Great view but sorry Horrible service…read more No one helped me when I sat down I guess I asked a bus person and they got a server No menu had to scan a QR code which was so faded it didn't work