STRAFhotel&barvsHotel Petit Palais
Both Petit Palais Hotel de Charme and STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ scores slightly higher than Petit Palais Hotel de Charme. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ scores 82 with positive reviews from 10 reviews such as Oyster, 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
Hotel Petit Palais
via Molino delle Armi 1, 20123 Milan
From $216/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Time Out
"On one of Milan's most important canals, this sometime 17th-century palazzo was opened as the Petit Palais in September 2007, after more than five years of restoration." Full review
Star Service
"On a very busy corner, hugging Via Molino and Corso Italia, this 17th-century residence-turned-hotel is a delightful, if noisy, traditional option with not-unreasonable rates that include breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"A 17th-century converted convent, all period furniture, antique paintings and Murano chandeliers." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This chintzy boutique hotel with its huge swagged curtains, floral wallpapers, marble pillars and carved stone fireplaces is housed in a stately 18th-century convent and retains much of its period charm." Full review