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STRAFhotel&barvsGran Duca di York
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gran Duca di York. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ ranks #11 in Milan with accolades from 10 publications like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Time Out.
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
Gran Duca di York
Frommer's Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Time Out
BlackBook Oyster
Fodor's
Via Moneta, 1, 20123 Milan
From $204/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Frommer's "The midsize rooms are simple, with hideous 1970s built-in units, tile floors, and plush easy chairs -- a few even get small terraces." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Offers smiley service and 33 small, breezy rooms (some with balconies) with plump beds and neat, marble bathrooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This 18th-century palazzo is close to Piazza del Duomo and the best designer shops. It has retro bathrooms and cheerful ochre-coloured rooms that are quite compact in size."
Time Out "Situated within easy walking distance of piazza del Duomo, yet away from the traffic, the hotel offers great value - by Milan standards." Full review
BlackBook "A simple hotel, void of invasive, technological distractions, Gran Duca di York is a true getaway in the city’s center."
OysterMid-Range
"For a romantic stay in Milan, the three-pearl, 33-room Gran Duca di York is a solid bet." Full review
Fodor's "Spare but classically elegant and efficient rooms are arranged around a courtyard—four have private terraces—and are an exceptional value." Full review
