Italianway – Vallazze 87

Italianway – Vallazze 87 Overview

First Impressions

Italianway – Vallazze 87 sits on a quiet residential street that feels refreshingly removed from Milan’s tourist chaos. When I first walked up to the building, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect — it’s one of those understated places that doesn’t scream “hotel” from the outside. The entrance is clean and modern, but it’s really more like stepping into a well-maintained apartment building than a traditional hotel lobby.

Location & Getting Around

You know what I really appreciated about this spot? It’s in Isola, which means you’re close enough to the action but far enough away to actually get some sleep. The Zara metro station is maybe a seven-minute walk, and from there you can get to Duomo in about fifteen minutes. I mean, that’s pretty solid for a three-star place. The neighborhood has this authentic feel — there are local cafes where people actually speak Italian (imagine that), and a decent grocery store right around the corner for when you want to grab supplies.

The Apartment Setup

Here’s the thing about Italianway — it’s more like a serviced apartment than a hotel room. My space had a proper kitchenette with a stovetop, fridge, and all the basics you’d need to make coffee or heat up leftovers from that amazing dinner in Brera. The bed was comfortable enough, and there’s decent storage space, which honestly matters more than you’d think when you’re living out of a suitcase. The bathroom is compact but functional — hot water worked perfectly every time I needed it.

Daily Life & Practical Stuff

What I found really useful was having that kitchen space. Milan can get expensive fast, especially if you’re eating every meal out, so being able to make breakfast or a simple lunch saves both money and time. The WiFi worked well throughout my stay, which was crucial since I had some work to catch up on. There’s no traditional hotel restaurant or room service, but that’s kind of the point — you’re getting more independence and space for your money.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to blow you away with fancy amenities or Instagram-worthy interiors. But if you want a clean, well-located base in Milan without paying premium prices, it actually makes a lot of sense. The apartment-style setup gives you flexibility that regular hotel rooms just can’t match. Plus, staying in Isola means you get to experience a slice of Milan that feels more like where locals actually live, rather than just where they work or shop. For the price point and location, it’s a pretty smart choice.

To book a hotel in Milan during opera season, visitors plan ahead to balance La Scala performances with quiet Navigli canal strolls.

Italianway – Vallazze 87 Accommodations

Reviews of Italianway – Vallazze 87

• Ci sta – Dario from Italy – 8 September 2025 (10/10)

  La grandezza del ingresso, molti comoda e ben gestita
  
  What could be improved: Mancavano i cestini della carta ma roba di poco

• Good – Bartolomeo from Italy – 25 July 2025 (7/10)

  Posizione comoda, centrale e ben servita.
  
  What could be improved: Spazi ampi ma decisamente datati così come gli arredi. Biancheria da bagno insufficiente.
  Avremmo gradito una macchina per il caffè.

• Passable – Barbara from Italy – 22 July 2024 (5/10)

  Posizione molto comoda.silenziosa. personale gentile e collaborativo.
  
  What could be improved: Non aderente alla descrizione

• Exceptional – Zanchettin from Italy – 21 June 2024 (10/10)

  Tutto bene
  
  What could be improved: Aria condizionata in sala non funzionante.
  Doccetta bagno rotta

• Ottimo ma con qualcosa da correggere – Faieta from Italy – 11 June 2024 (6/10)

  Ottima posizione, vicino al Besta dove mi dovevo recare, bel quartiere.
  
  What could be improved: La pulizia, dovrebbe essere fatta meglio, il terrazzo non era utilizzabile. La lavastoviglie non poteva essere utilizzata, ottima invece la lavatrice. Mancano i prodotti per la pulizia della casa.

• A la milanesa – Jorge from Spain – 27 May 2024 (9/10)

  La ubicación y la terraza
  
  What could be improved: Los grifos: el agua salía de manera muy poco uniforme y resultaba un tanto incómodo. Por lo demás muy bien

• Passable – Elena from Italy – 17 April 2024 (5/10)

  L'appartamento è carino ed accogliente
  
  What could be improved: Le pulizie lasciano molto a desiderare, il bagno era sporco,basta dire che nella vasca c'erano ancora i peli del/dei precedenti ospiti…mancanza totale di ricambio biancheria ( un telo doccia e uno viso a testa per 3 giorni) mancanza totale di carta igienica e detersivi

• Very good – Gian_fra from Italy – 19 March 2024 (8/10)

  Cucina ben equipaggiato
  
  What could be improved: Solo i cuscini per dormire sono un po' scomodi (troppo soffici).
  Il doccino della doccia è un po' rotto

• Very good – Elisabetta from Italy – 29 January 2024 (8/10)

  Appartamento spazioso con cucina ben attrezzata e posizionato accanto al supermercato
  
  What could be improved: Accessori del bagno molto vecchi e con incrostazioni

• Good – Maria from Italy – 20 May 2023 (7/10)

  Posizione
  
  What could be improved: Spostando in divano per aprire la finestra, trovate carte di caramelle sotto.
  Impossibile guardare la tv, probabilmente mancanza di decoder

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