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STRAFhotel&barvsChateau Monfort
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ scores slightly higher than Chateau Monfort. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ ranks #11 in Milan with positive reviews from 10 publications such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
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
Chateau Monfort
Michelin Guide Star Service Oyster
Jetsetter The Telegraph Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Corso Concordia, 1, Angolo Viale Piave, 20129 Milan
From $892/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "The guestrooms are chic and glamorous (those inspired by the opera are truly magical), and there is a small spa in which to rest and relax."
Star Service "Fans of the arts will love this hotel wrapped in a playful theme that exploits the mysteries, moods and sensuous undertones of literature's favorite fairytales." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A high-end five pearl property located just outside Milan's center. Elegant, whimsical rooms and public spaces are designed with a fairytale theme." Full review
Jetsetter "An urban chateau with quirky fairy tale interiors, a fancy restaurant and wine bar and a sultry spa." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Set in an Art Nouveau mansion, this five-star hotel draws inspiration from fairy tales, ballets and operas." Full review
Lonely Planet "Relais & Chateaux’s latest offering is this self-styled urban chateau, a pink, art noveau palazzo which looks like it's taken its decorating tips from Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide "Public spaces are theatrical, or maybe cinematic...Château Monfort keeps the atmosphere cranked to eleven, mixing modern gestures and classic elements in unusual color combinations. " Full review
