Hit all the local biggies, and keep your peepers open for Clooney sightings(!).

Brand new place on a quiet street in Parabiago, the City of the Shoes. Cool moveable panels absorb or deflect the sun’s heat to increase energy efficiency.

Well-place Lugano home base close to shops, dining – all the good stuff.

Terminal 1 to the left, Terminal 2 to the right. Closer to your flight, and you’d be on the tarmac.

Breakfast starts at 6am so early flights don't equal hunger pangs.

Thankfully-soundproofed airport hotel is also blissfully close to Lake Maggiore. (Alpine views! Boat rides to Isola Bella island!)

Rooms are chock-full of boutiquey charm (but it’s the welcome chocolates that win the day).

Whatever time you stumble in, the 24-hour front desk serves up service with a smile.

Super easy to get around: Linate Airport is 20 minutes away, the Sesto San Giovanni train station is a ten-minute walk and there’s a bus stop across the street.

Fans of the Alfa Romeo brand, rejoice. The museum is only about 3km away (!).

Funky furniture in the lobby gives the place a cool, quirky vibe.

24-hour bar at your fingertips... 'cause it's 5 o'clock somewhere.