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STRAFhotel&barvsAntica Locanda dei Mercanti
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ is the choice of most writers compared to Antica Locanda dei Mercanti. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ comes in at #11 in Milan with praise from 10 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Mr & Mrs Smith.
STRAFhotel&bar
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Star Service
Time Out
Via San Raffaele 3, 20121 Milan
From $223/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet "Too cool for anything much, let alone school, this ultra-designer address is a shout from the Duomo." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Students of contemporary design especially love the industrial cool zeitgeist of this hotel less than a block from the duomo." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Behind the 1883 Neo-Classic façade, the Straf has an ultra-modern interior. Luxurious natural materials set the minimal design tone."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The Zen-inspired Straf—slang for St. Rafael, the property’s couldn’t-be-better location in Milan—is about as minimalist as you can get and still have all the comforts of a fine hotel." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 64-room, four-pearl Hotel Straf is known for its industrial-chic decor (which might not suit all tastes) and lively bar that attracts guests and locals alike." Full review
Afar Magazine "Don’t be fooled by the slightly traditional stone facade; behind it lies one of Italy’s most avant-garde hotels." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A minimalist, installation-inspired design hotel for the style-conscious, all oxidised copper and burnished brass." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "An unassuming exterior hides the edgy, yet elegant interior of Straf Hotel & Bar, a style-savvy boutique in Milan that is filled with art." Full review
Star Service "Maintenance too gets high marks, though uninitiated travelers are apt to question some of the raw, unpainted surfaces—don't worry, it's intentional." Full review
Time Out "On a side street near the Duomo, the STRAF has a hip, minimalist vibe with dark, moody rooms, and attracts a youngish crowd. Italian designer Vincenzo De Cotiis incorporated non-standard..." Full review
Antica Locanda dei Mercanti
Michelin Guide
Concierge Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
BlackBook The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Via San Tomaso, 6, 20121 Milan
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "A small, cosy hotel, simple and elegant in style."
Concierge "Good-value accommodation has always been a problem in Italy's most ostentatiously wealthy city... Which is why this upmarket guesthouse... is often booked solid."
Lonely Planet "What it does have is lots of character in its 14 individually decorated, flower-filled rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The fact that this guest house near Cairoli castle is so bereft of signs or lights outside the 18th-century building can be taken as evidence of a different approach to accommodations." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A peaceful and pleasant inn in a pedestrian area near La Scala, Piazza del Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco and the shops."
Rough Guide "Tucked away between the Duomo and the castle, this quietly elegant locanda offers individually decorated rooms; two even have their own roof terraces."
BlackBook "Antica Locanda Dei Mercanti is packed with common day conveniences, yet carries a tranquil tone."
The Telegraph8.0
"Opt for a terraced room; they have private garden terraces where breakfast can be served on request." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This understated and discreet hotel sprawls across three floors of an 18th-century palazzo"
Milan Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
Frommer's "Elegant, light-filled MilanoSuites, set in a charming 18th-century townhouse...parquet floors and sleek white furnishings add a note of glamour to the one- and two-bedroom suites." Full review
