STRAFhotel&barvsHotel The Square Milano Duomo
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ ranks significantly higher than The Square Milano Duomo. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ scores 82 with recommendations from 10 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Star Service and The Telegraph.
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 The Square Milano Duomo
Via Alberico Albricci 2-4, 20122 Milan, Italy
From $144/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
"Seven one- and two-bedroom studios in a converted office building near the Duomo and world-class shopping." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Even hotels make style statements in Italy's fashion capital, as the upper-middle-range Square Milano Duomo demonstrates." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A glamorous hotel in Milan’s city centre, where minimalist lines are enhanced by touches of gold and snazzy accessories like orchids in Versace vases." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set in the shadow of the Torre Velasca is this sharp-looking hotel." Full review