Page 163 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Milan & The Lakes

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Pets
For those travelling with a pet,
some hotels actively welcome
animals and provide special
facilities for them, especially
at the lakes. In Milan it is more
difficult to find hotels and
guest houses that accept pets.
It is always a good idea to check
these details when booking.

Recommended Hotels
The accommodation listed in
this guide has been carefully
selected to reflect the range
available in and around Milan
and the lakes. Luxury hotels
The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni (see p164) at Lake Como number among the most
upmarket options in town with
Grading take full board, especially in high standards of rooms and
Along with the rest of Italy, the summer months. Some service. Properties in the
hotels in Milan and at the lakes hotels close for winter. By law, Apartment category are for
are classified by a star system, prices have to be displayed in those who enjoy the flexibility
from one (the lowest) to five every hotel bedroom. Beware of a self-catered stay. Milan
stars. One-star hotels are basic, of extras, such as expensive and the lakes have many
while those with two-stars mini-bar drinks and in-room inexpensive options for basic,
usually offer bed and breakfast, phone charges. Milanese law but neat and clean places to
but may not have private also states that hotels must issue stay; these have been grouped
bathrooms. Three-star hotels a receipt on payment, and the under Value for Money.
offer en-suite bathrooms. receipt should be kept until Modern defines a level of
Four-star and five-star hotels you leave Italy. comfort provided by standard
generally have added services contemporary conveniences.
such as restaurants and Children Boutique refers to the most
wellbeing facilities. fashionable of stylish hotels.
At the lakes, accommodation In general, children are A variety of locations and
ranges from luxury hotels to welcomed everywhere in Italy. price tags is covered. DK
family-run guesthouses. There Hotels around the lakes tend Choice highlights those places
are also youth hostels and to be better equipped for deserving of special mention for
campsites with tents as well as children than the business some exceptional feature such
camper vans (RVs). Some also hotels of Milan. Babysitting as a scenic location, impec-
have self-catering apartments. services are also offered by cable service, other unique
some large hotels at the lakes. aspects or innovative touches.
Prices
Accommodation in Milan is
generally expensive and as
the city is primarily a business
destination there is little
seasonal variation in pricing.
Tariffs increase dramatically
when the fashion shows are
held and when there are major
trade shows at the Fiera,
which is quite often. For a hotel
bargain, visit Milan in August
when most locals leave the
city to go on holiday.
At the lakes, prices vary
according to the season. In
spring and summer, the peak
tourist seasons, prices are higher.
Note that August is the busiest
time. Many hotels expect you to Neutral colours and sleek elegance at the Armani Hotel Milano (see p162), Milan

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