UNAHOTELS Century Milano

Like a typical UNA chain hotel, this property is geared toward business travelers, but it's equally convenient for sightseeing tourists, too. The entire property, rooms and common spaces, was fully renovated in 2014. Though it's not remarkable in terms of character or decor, it’s a comfortable upper-range option. The forgettable exterior looks like the average office block. Inside, the design is contemporary -- glossy black floors, white walls, and a mix of comfy red and yellow leather armchairs and black leather couches. Things are far more cheerful in the well-lit restaurant, though it still has a basic streamlined style, with warm hardwood flooring, white tables and chairs, and a few red and black decorative sculptures placed here and there.

The hotel is located in the business district of Centro de Direzionale. Some travelers have reported difficulty in locating the hotel as its behind other buildings. Restaurants and bars fill the surrounding streets, and the Indro Montanelli Public Gardens is a 15-minute walk away. There’s a tram that’s adjacent to the hotel, a two-minute walk away, and a metro station is a three-minute walk away. Though well-located for business travelers, it’s outside the tourist-driven city center, requiring guests to take public transportation to see major sights such as the Duomo or Sforzesco Castle, an 11-minute ride and 17-minute ride, respectively. It takes 19 minutes by car to reach Linate Airport.  

The spacious, renovated rooms at UNA Hotel are contemporary and stylish, with hardwood flooring, white linens, and brown accents including large padded headboards, settees, curtains, and big work desks. Leather chairs or small upholstered sofas make for comfortable seating areas. All rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, safes, and USB port chargers. Superior or higher-grade rooms feature free stocked minibars. Two rooms have Technogym cardio equipment (a treadmill or a bike) and a few are outfitted with large meeting tables and monitor TVs. Upper-floor rooms unsurprisingly provide the best views of Milan. The tan-tiled bathrooms are immaculate and modern, with illuminated vanity mirrors, hairdryers, and either glass showers with waterfall showerheads or shower/tub combos with half doors. 

The highlight of the property is the a la carte restaurant -- Bistro Italiano -- which serves Italian and international fare and has outdoor seating on a patio. Dining options don’t end there; the hotel also has a cafe with snacks and cocktails and a free breakfast buffet in the mornings, though the breakfast gets mixed reviews. There are four fully equipped meeting rooms that can hold up to 70 guests plus free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. But notably, there are no public computers for guests' use and no business center. Small pets are welcome (for a fee), and there’s parking available nearby for a fee.