First of all, thank you to everyone who posts in these forums! I’ve found all of your advice and experiences incredibly helpful as I plan my upcoming trip to Italy.
I hoping that I can get some guidance from this community on hotels in Milan and Florence. My sister and I will be landing in Rome and then taking the high speed train up to Milan on November 12. We’ll be staying for two nights. I’d prefer to stay closer to the city center/Duomo, as I have read some reviews that the hotels/neighborhoods closer to the central train station can feel slightly less safe at night (for two single women traveling, safety is up on there on the top of my priorities, along with finding the best gelato in each city we visit). I’m looking to stay at the $100/night level, and I found a few hotels that fit that description, but many have some not-so-great reviews on other travel sites. I’m nervous about booking these places, as it will be our first stop and I’d like to make sure the trip starts on the right foot. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated!
For Florence, I’m having quite the time selecting a hotel, mostly because Florence is my favorite city in the world and I want to make sure my sister has a great experience! Again, a safe, affordable, and clean hotel near the city center would be great, and I’m hoping to stay in the $100-120/night range (though closer to $100 would be ideal). I’d love to hear your experiences about hotels that help you experience the beauty that is Florence!
Thank you so much for reading this very loooooong request and for your recommendations!
-A