"Too cool for anything much, let alone school, this ultra-designer address is a shout from the Duomo." Full review

"Students of contemporary design especially love the industrial cool zeitgeist of this hotel less than a block from the duomo." Full review

"Behind the 1883 Neo-Classic façade, the Straf has an ultra-modern interior. Luxurious natural materials set the minimal design tone."

"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

"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

"Don’t be fooled by the slightly traditional stone facade; behind it lies one of Italy’s most avant-garde hotels." Full review

"A minimalist, installation-inspired design hotel for the style-conscious, all oxidised copper and burnished brass." Full review

"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

"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

"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

"Sleek, cosy interiors, which are an assembly of plush materials – marble, brass, handsome wood parquet flooring and rich velvet furnishings...Best of all, the hotel is easy on the pocket." Full review

"A sleek boutique hotel where gold, black and white dominate, a stone’s throw away from Milan’s upscale shopping streets." Full review

"This chic, upscale boutique hotel offers sleek and minimalist interiors in a convenient central location a block away from Via Spiga's shopping and within a 15-minute walk of the Duomo." Full review

"The central courtyard of this boutique hotel near Milan's fashion district is covered in a layer of water, a cheeky nod to the Naviglio Grande canal that once ran in front of the 19th-century palace, which now has a sleek, minimalist design and artsy touches like brass ginkgo biloba–leaf lamps, serpentine mosaic floor patterns, and flowers and music selected by "curators" Full review

"Upstairs, the 43 guest rooms are spare and silent. The sophistication is in the details, from the Carrara marble bathrooms to the handcrafted brass lamps." Full review