Milan Eleven by Brera Apartments

I only spent two nights here after five nights somewhere else, and I really wish I’d gone elsewhere. When I arrived, a bag of dirty sheets and towels had been left in the room, and the place wasn’t cleaned. The bed is a sofa couch, and there are no amenities; the shampoo is a 3-in-1. On Wednesday night there’s a rap battle right outside that goes until 2 a.m., so sleep was out of the question. I emailed to ask about late checkout, but a guy came into my apartment while I was getting out of the shower. Before this, I stayed at Domya25, where it was lovely and cleaned every day. I hate leaving low ratings, but I don’t want anyone else to have this vacation experience. Don’t stay here.

Outside the studio, the square can get noisy late at night, sometimes with music or loud groups, and some homeless people gather there. The sound carries indoors and can make it hard to rest. Otherwise, the area feels safe both during the day and evening, with restaurants and cafés nearby. The studio itself is spotless and a good fit for two. Its fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and iron were handy, and the Duomo and metro are very close.

We found the entrance easily using Google Maps, though a sign at the main entrance might help others locate it. The front door has a very secure lock, which is reassuring, and the place worked well for our family. The apartment was clean, the kitchen had good equipment, and there was a washer. It’s in an excellent location, and the staff communicated well and were helpful.

The room felt much smaller than 40 m², and although the Duomo is nearby, most other places seemed far. I was already regretting choosing this apartment over another option. At check-in, my key didn’t work, so after arriving exhausted I waited 15 minutes for someone to let me in. The next day, the autolock malfunctioned and the door wouldn’t lock, which was frustrating whether I was inside or trying to leave in a hurry. I stayed on the 8th floor in the “studio upper floor”; there was no microwave. Even with the thermostat set to 18°C at the end of June, the room was hot because of the central settings. I agree with the other one-star reviews and wish I’d known all this before booking, so I’d advise choosing another place.