STRAFhotel&barvsHotel Milano Scala
Hotel Milano Scala and STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ are both praised by expert writers. Overall, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ ranks slightly better than Hotel Milano Scala. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ scores 82 with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Star Service, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
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 Milano Scala
Via dell Orso 7, 20121 Milan
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Hotel Milano Scala's vivacious boutique spirit, inherent quality and clever and comfortable design make it a worthy contender at the top of the podium in the small, style-conscious hotel category. " Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Hotel Milano Scala is a chic and eco-friendly four-pearl boutique hotel located in one of Milan's best (and most expensive) neighborhoods." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Giving theatrical a rich new meaning, the first thing that hits you about this four-star is the images of dance and backstage scenes crowding the communal areas. " Full review
Travel + Leisure
"There's a living wall, a vegetable garden, an electric house car and it runs on zero emissions; but it's also an elegant boutique hotel"
Milan Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
Michelin Guide
"A luxury hotel located a short stroll from the Duomo: polished marble and gleaming parquet floors, deep red velvet drapery, a harpist performing over breakfast. " Full review