A couple of friends just back from here.
Here's a review of the hotel from one of my friends.
"Just got back from spending 5 nights at the IBIS CENTRO Milan.Generally it was good - very comfy bed & thick curtains - so slept well.
Breakfast is usual unhealthy northern European breakfast - ham, salami Cheese croissants - some cereal but limited fruit but the coffee is good. Bar was good with limited reasonably priced food however be warned the restaurant is very expensive - on arrival we paid 55 euro for a basic lunch (for two).
The hotel emphasises closeness to Republica Metro station (right outside front entrance) but there is nothing there apart from the Metro. Far better is to go the other way (left via a choice of three roads) to Porta Venezia metro which is at the end of Via Buenos Aries a major shopping street.
The streets between the hotel and Porta Venezia have loads of restaurants and bars, some African.
The hotel is also within 10-15 easy walk of Central station which makes it easy for days out.
One disappointment - the reception staff were unable to sell me a stamp for a postcard and post it. This is a basic requirement in an unfamiliar city not knowing where to get stamps from."
