STRAFhotel&barvsLancaster Hotel
Both Lancaster Hotel and STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ scores significantly better than Lancaster Hotel. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ comes in at #11 in Milan with recommendations from 10 publications including Time Out, Lonely Planet and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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
Lancaster Hotel
Via A. Sangiorgio, 16, 20145 Milan
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out
"The staff at this mellow little hotel are so nice." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A small, three-pearl property with plenty of old world charm... and a quiet, yet picturesque location away from the bustle of Milan's center." Full review
Let's Go
"The luxury is enhanced by the tiled breakfast room, bathrooms that feature fancy glass showers, and brown mahogany doors to said bathrooms that slide smoothly." Full review