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STRAFhotel&barvsGrand Visconti Palace
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ is preferred by most writers compared to Grand Visconti Palace. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ comes in at 82 with praise from 10 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
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
Grand Visconti Palace
Michelin Guide Star Service Travel + Leisure Oyster
Viale Isonzo 14, 20135 Milan
From $106/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "This elegant, grand hotel occupies a large former industrial mill. It boasts a welcoming wellbeing centre, conference rooms and a charming garden."
Star Service "Offers groups and gatherings more space than the downtown norm, including a large central garden, a conference center, a well-rounded health club and sprawling public areas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Positioned outside the center but convenient to the metro, the Grand Visconti Palace is a large, four-star hotel." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Grand Visconti Palace is an upper-middle-range hotel outside of central Milan that's within a four-minute walk from the Lodi T." Full review
