STRAFhotel&barvsnhow Milano
Both nhow Milano and STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ ranks slightly better than nhow Milano. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ comes in at #11 in Milan with approval from 10 sources like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure 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
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Via Tortona 35, 20144 Milan
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Plenty of charm... offering impeccable standards of comfort."
Rough Guide
"This airy design-fest in the up-and-coming Porta Genova district is aimed at those coming to town on (fashion) business but the weekend offers can be worthwhile."
BlackBook
"Brightly tinted glass panels give way to a techno lobby where impeccable service is given to financial and corporate business people."
Oyster
Upscale
"From the attention-grabbing über-modern interiors of the restaurant and lounge to the... revolving art exhibition, every corner of the hotel oozes an artsy aesthetic." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"There are witty, irreverent touches everywhere, from the graffiti-tagged guest-room doors to the chandelier/sculpture in the restaurant, which mimics the form of a giant iridescent orchid." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hyper-stylish design and forward-thinking curatorship make this canal district hotel feel like a giant art gallery." Full review
Time Out
"On Milan's offbeat via Tortona, around the corner from Teatro Armani and the Fondazione Pomodoro, contemporary NHOW sits in the shell of the city's former General Electrics factory." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"nhow Milan's identity reflects the history of the Tortona neighbourhood, where it is located. Industrial details, colourful design pieces and rotating art exhibitions create a place that..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Rooms are chic, if not so boundary pushing, with feature walls and crisp white furniture"
Milan Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
Independent
"Colour is everywhere in this former electrics factory, from the original works that change every six months to the bright, modern, light-filled rooms with attractive minimalist furnishings. "