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Hotel Rio

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Cathedral of Milan

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Exterior
Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hallway

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Mazzini 8, Milan, MI, 20123
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Milan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milan (LIN-Linate)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Milan

Located in Milan Centre, Hotel Rio is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Cathedral of Milan and Piazza del Duomo. This 42-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Via Torino - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cathedral of Milan - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Teatro alla Scala - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Duomo M1 M3 Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Milan Cadorna Nord Station - 15 min walk
  • Linate Airport (LIN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dome - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spùn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spontini - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Princi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Granaio Caffe & Cucina - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio

Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Cathedral of Milan
Hotel Rio features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport down comforters. Refrigerators and safes are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
Property Registration Number IT015146A1C6C3WAJB, 015146-ALB-00306

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Rio Milan
Rio Milan
Rio Hotel Milan
Hotel Rio Hotel
Hotel Rio Milan
Hotel Rio Hotel Milan

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Rio?

Hotel Rio provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Hotel Rio?

This hotel is situated in Milan Centre, just steps from Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan, and within a short walk of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. You'll also find Teatro alla Scala and Via Montenapoleone Fashion District less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Rio?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Hotel Rio include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Rio doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Rio?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Rio?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a down comforter as well as a bar and free breakfast.

Does Hotel Rio have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Rio feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Hotel Rio offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Rio allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Hotel Rio.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Rio?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Rio?

The closest major airport to Hotel Rio is Linate Airport (LIN), which is 5 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is around 25.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Rio?

No, at Hotel Rio, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel Rio Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

María de Lourdes Cunille

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, walkable to everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Zohreh

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found Bed bugs. They changed my room. Still itching. I need my money back from Expedia because the information was provided by Expedia..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was VERY friendly and helpful and the room was as clean as it could be. That said, this hotel is very very old including the furnishings in the room (probably 25ish years of hotel use and abuse). The location is very central and as a result very loud. The older windows don't do a great job blocking the sound making sleep difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTOS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, in excellent location and good value for money. The bathroom was tiny and didn't even have a shelf for toiletries. Also there's a lot of noise at night from trams on the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daqiao

Disliked: Amenities
Room facing street is noisy due to outside cars and trolleys
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Small, but clean rooms. Great breakfast. Duomo right there as well as castle sfuza
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rajini

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location and good hearty breakfast. 5/5 for that. That said the hotel can do with a makeover - it is quite dated with poor lighting in the room, a broken shower head and no toiletries were supplied. The gentleman manning the reception two days consecutively helped me with hailing a cab, making logistics one less thing for me to worry about. My overall rating would be a 4/5.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We has a great stay at Hotel Rio. It is located in a great part of Milan, just steps from the Duomo and very close to La Scala.The are plenty of restaurants nearby and lots of upscale shopping. The breakfast was excellent. The room was comfortable with a large bathroom. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberley

Liked: Staff & service
The location is fantastic-steps from the Duomo and metro. The breakfast was good but the seating area is quite cramped. Hotel staff are very nice but the rooms were uncomfortably small and the closest doors touched the bed so impossible to move. The water temperature changed constantly in the shower and the shower head kept dropping. I tripped over the step up into the bathroom when first arriving. Overall, we did not enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Moulik

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recently stayed at Hotel Rio in Milan, and while the location is excellent—just a few minutes’ walk from the Duomo—the overall experience was disappointing due to major security issues. Guests are required to leave their physical room key at the front desk when leaving, but upon returning, staff handed me the key without verifying my name or ID. This is a serious concern, as it means anyone could potentially request your key. Additionally, the in-room safe didn’t work, and no alternative solution was offered, which added to the lack of security. On the positive side, the room was clean, though very dated. Breakfast was basic and not ideal for vegans, though I appreciated that soy milk was available. Service was generally poor and unfriendly. Overall, the hotel’s unbeatable location is its only real strength—but until the management improves security and updates the rooms, I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room and bed was clean but it’s clearly an old hotel without much being spent in terms of refurbishment. Location is really great though, right in the centre. Breakfast was ok but it really was like eating in a shoe box as you are squeezed like cattle into a tiny room. I found it funny as it was really quiet bizarre. Think of a bedroom with 6 or 7 small tables and chairs! Clearly they have very limited space so they did what the could. Staff were nice enough. The lady on reception was professional but seemed generally grumpy and definitely does not offer a warm welcome which is a shame. I wouldn’t discourage someone from staying, but there are better alternatives and I’d definitely save money on paying for breakfast and eat in one of the many cafes that are in abundance nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Rio is no frills but terrific! The location is perfect, super close to Duomo and other tourist spots, restaurants, shopping, and public transportation. The staff was very kind and helpful. I wasn’t able to sit for breakfast but was offered to take food with me, even before 7:30 am. The hotel was very clean and I always felt safe. The bed and pillow were comfortable. The shower water temperature was perfectly warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

ANNA

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charles M, Fort Smith

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are so small you feel like you're in a cage. I felt claustrophobic and had to change my hotel. They told me to request a refund through expedia since I booked the hotel through expedia. And when I did just that, they refused to refund my money. The expedia agent was on the phone with them for less than a minute. Not only they didn't refund my money, they also wasted my time to go through expedia. They could've said from the beginning that they're not going to refund. Hotels are normally very small in Europe but this one was in another level. I highly recommend staying somewhere else. This hotel is not worth it. Don't fall for the prices and the pictures of the rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location but not a hotel vibe.

Excellent location. Clean room but very outdated. No English tv channels. I booked online (my bad) More like a dorm feel than a hotel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DMITRY

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Price

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and close to Duomo!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

It is what it is. Good location. Nothing fancy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated. Excellent breakfast but room and bathroom would need some upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025