STRAFhotel&barvsPalazzo Matteotti, The Dedica Anthology
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ ranks significantly higher than Palazzo Matteotti. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ has a TripExpert Score of 82 with recommendations from 10 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
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
Palazzo Matteotti, The Dedica Anthology
Corso Matteotti 4-6, 20100 Milan
From $265/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Business patrons are more the norm than tourists, but families and, especially, money-is-no-object shoppers are comfortable here as well. " Full review
Jetsetter
"Former bank turned futuristic design hotel with a champagne bar and hip spa in Milan's fashion district." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A kaleidoscope of colours and a heavy dose of kitsch hit you as you cross the threshold of this futuristic hotel in Milan’s upmarket San Babila district." Full review