Hotel Central Station

"🏨 Hotel Central Station, Milan — PICKLE Review 🥒 An unusual little find near Milan Centrale, tucked confusingly inside “Hotel Metropoli.” This budget stay keeps things simple — clean, functional, and close to the action. Ideal for a quick overnight before catching a train, but don’t expect barista-level coffee or boutique flair. --- P – Price 💶 ✅ Reasonable rates for Milan, fair value for what’s offered. ❌ Nothing particularly special or discounted. ➡ Verdict: Full Pickle 🥒 --- I – Infrastructure & Integrity 🏗️ ✅ Shower works fine, decent hot water. ✅ Double-glazed windows reduce street noise. ✅ Clean and tidy, with working lights and AC. ❌ Noticeable mould in bathroom corners. ❌ Minor temperature fluctuations and dated fittings. ➡ Verdict: Half Pickle 👌 --- C – Comfort & Practicality 🛏️ ✅ Extra pillows provided on request, room layout logical. ✅ Tea and kettle in-room, plus heating and wardrobe space. ❌ Hard spring mattress, mixed pillow quality. ❌ Wi-Fi weak, single-ply toilet paper, no tissues or ironing board. ➡ Verdict: Half Pickle 👌 --- K – Kindness 💚 ✅ Staff responsive — extra pillows delivered fast. ❌ Average friendliness; no standout warmth or special touches. ➡ Verdict: Half Pickle 👌 --- L – Luxury & Little Touches ✨ ✅ Working towel heater and slippers — small but nice surprise. ❌ Cheap toiletries, basic towels, no coffee or robes. ❌ No minibar, no extras, no concierge. ➡ Verdict: No Pickle ❌ --- E – Experience 🌆 ✅ Clean, feels safe, and unbeatable proximity to the train station. ❌ No amenities (gym, pool, rooftop) and lacklustre breakfast. ❌ Street-facing rooms with dull views. ➡ Verdict: Half Pickle 👌 --- 🥒 FINAL SCORE: 3.5 out of 6 Pickles! 🥒🥒🥒👌 A straightforward, budget-friendly stopover near Milan Centrale. Reliable for one night, but not a destination in itself — more “functional pickle” than “gourmet gherkin.” --- About the PICKLE scale: Each letter (P, I, C, K, L, E) represents a key review area. Hotels earn a 🥒 (full pickle) for strong performance, 👌 (half pickle) for mixed, and ❌ (no pickle) for poor showing. A perfect 6/6 earns the 💜 Purple Pickle Award."

"The hotel is located right next to Milano Centrale station so perfect for early starts or late arrivals. Don't be put off by the old fashioned lift to the reception or the shabby courtyard entrance. Internally, the hotel is modern and bright and the rooms are comfortable, modern and well equipped. Free water and coffee provided and plenty of space for luggage and hanging up clothes."

"Right next to the train station. I've read other reviews about the rooms, but I've found it completely renovated. The room had everything necessary inside, like slippers, toiletries and it was clean. I checked in online before arriving, so when I arrived it was really quick to get my keys."