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Warning: Unsafe, Unprofessional, and Overrated – Galleria Vik Milano
Do NOT be fooled by the photos or branding — Galleria Vik Milano was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve had in Europe.
The location may seem glamorous at first glance, but it is not safe, especially late at night. The area around the hotel feels sketchy, and once inside, the quality drops even further.
At check-in, a man named Mina (an Egyptian staff member) tried to illegally keep my U.S. passport overnight. This is absolutely unacceptable and a violation of international travel laws. As a U.S. citizen, no hotel has the right to hold your passport — they can briefly scan it for registration, but that’s it. When I requested it back, he was dismissive and made me feel incredibly uncomfortable, as if I was being scammed.
The hotel itself does not reflect a luxury experience. It should be rated 1 star — the rooms are dark, claustrophobic, and the windows don’t even open, so you’re stuck in stale air with no view. Nothing about this place justifies the price or the hype.
I expected far better from a property carrying the Vik name. Galleria Vik Milano is a disappointment, a risk, and a total letdown. Avoid it and stay somewhere that values your safety and respects your rights.