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STRAFhotel&barvsNH Milano Machiavelli
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ ranks significantly better than NH Milano Machiavelli. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ comes in at 82 with recommendations from 10 publications such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Afar Magazine.
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
NH Milano Machiavelli
Michelin Guide Star Service Oyster
Via Lazzaretto 5, 20124 Milan
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "A modern hotel with simple, airy guestrooms. There is an open-plan layout that encompasses a number of sitting areas in one large space. Excellent breakfast."
Star Service "In a convenient, though not so glamorous, location near three metro stations and Milan's historic attractions, a two-minute taxi ride from Central Station." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 103-room NH Milano Machiavelli is an upper-middle-range chain property in the Porta Venezia district of central Milan." Full review
