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STRAFhotel&barvsME Milan - Il Duca
Both STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ and ME Milan - Il Duca are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ scores marginally better than ME Milan - Il Duca. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ ranks #11 in Milan with positive reviews from 10 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Mr & Mrs Smith and Travel + Leisure.
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
ME Milan - Il Duca
Wallpaper Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph Mr & Mrs Smith Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Independent
Piazza della Repubblica, 13, 20124 Milan
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Wallpaper "Conveniently positioned on Brera’s Piazza della Repubblica at the edge of the city’s fashion and design district, the property is steadily drawing in the fashion crowd it set out to court." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Designed by famed Italian architect Aldo Rossi, the ME Milan – il Duca offers chic, contemporary style in a masterpiece of modern architecture." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Might just be the hottest new hotel in Italy’s fashion capital, boasting elegant design and original art alongside Playstations in every room." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This five-star hotel with contemporary interiors exudes a trendy laid-back vibe." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Aldo Rossi-designed luxury hotel ME Milan il Duca is where denizens of the fashion world retire to for a restive city break, post embedment in Milan Fashion Week." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Rooms and Suites are chic, modern, and spacious with luxe details and amenities like Illy coffeemakers, minibars, and marble bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"This luxury lifestyle hotel is a pleasure for all five senses. " Full review
Independent "Contemporary rooms have Milan’s signature understated style, a cool minimalism that retains its warmth. The restaurant, STK Milan, draws its influence from New York’s steakhouses."
