Amazing property and location! Be Mate is right in the Brera area of Milan, with local restaurants, bars, cafes, and shopping all in walking distance. The area is very safe and is less touristy than the Duomo center. Be Mate is right near a metro stop, so it was easy to get to Centrale for day trips. As far as distance is concerned, it was 5 mins from Sforza Castle and about 15 the city center (Duomo, etc).
The rooms were VERY clean and spacious and the staff was beyond friendly (Nicolette is the best). I highly recommend this location for your stay in Milan!