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STRAFhotel&barvsStarhotels E.c.ho.
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ is the choice of most writers compared to Starhotels E.c.ho.. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ scores 82 with recommendations from 10 reviewers such as Oyster, The Telegraph 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
Starhotels E.c.ho. Oyster The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
Viale Andrea Doria 4, 20124 Milan
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"A 143-room upscale, eco-friendly property that's a short walk to Milan’s central railway station and the subway. Decor is stylish and modern throughout, and upgraded rooms have balconies." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"An eco-friendly property, across the road from Stazione Centrale, that aims to make guests feel as if they walked into an urban garden in the heart of Milan." Full review
Michelin Guide "Energy efficiency is the watchword in the rooms, from the smart thermostats to low-flow bathrooms and solar-generated electricity...restaurant and bar carry on in a similar style and eco-friendly" Full review
