Looking how to get from Milan Airport to Milan City Center, I discovered that my plane (KLM from Amsterdam) does not fly into Malpensa as I thought. Didn't realize there were 3 airports!
I guess that's a good thing, because Linate appears to be a lot closer. So, on the Air Travel comment side, I guess it's wise to not assume there's just one airport when traveling!

The question, then, is, what's the most convenient way to get from the airport to a hotel in zone 1, central Milan with luggage? I'm thinking a taxi since the distance is a lot shorter than from Malpensa. If a taxi, do they have mandated set prices?

Thanks!

I've never flown through LIN and don't really have any helpful advice for you. But since your question is mostly about transport in Milan, you might also want to post on the Europe board to get 'more eyes' on the topic . . . .