STRAFhotel&barvsHotel Cavour
Both Hotel Cavour and STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Cavour. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ ranks #11 in Milan with recommendations from 10 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Oyster and The Telegraph.
STRAFhotel&bar
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 Traveler
99.6
"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
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Hotel Cavour
Via Fatebenefratelli 21, 20121 Milan
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"High quality flooring and fine wood panelling contribute to the simple yet elegant atmosphere in this hotel."
DK Eyewitness
"Close to Villa Reale and the public gardens, the Cavour is also near Brera, the lively quarter with art galleries and bars."
Rough Guide
"A business-oriented hotel in a great position between the Giardini Pubblici and the Quadrilatero d’Oro."
Star Service
"This modest midrange family-run property continues to offer a higher level of service and is better suited to the needs of business travelers and finicky frugal travelers." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Within walking distance of the Milan Cathedral, Opera House, and the Via Montenapoleone shopping district, the upper-middle-range Cavour Hotel is well situated for any tourist." Full review