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The Westin PalacevsSTRAFhotel&bar
The Westin Palace, Milan and STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ are both recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ ranks marginally better than The Westin Palace, Milan. STRAFhotel | a Member of Design Hotels™ is ranked #11 in Milan with praise from 10 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
The Westin Palace
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
20 Piazza della Repubblica, 20124 Milan
From $171/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Recently refurbished and just as elegant as ever."
Lonely Planet "Behind the Westin's modern facade of red marble is an elegant hotel with some gorgeous suites." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Westin Palace is minutes away from the Duomo and the designer shopping streets. Palatial touches include marble pillars, wood panelling and chandeliers."
Travel + Leisure "Marble-clad hotel with Turkish baths in its fitness center. " Full review
OysterUpscale
"Located near the Piazza della Repubblica, The Westin Palace, Milan is an upscale chain hotel within walking distance to Central Milan's shopping on Corso Buenos Aires." Full review
Star Service "This upscale commercial operation is a more straightforward business and conference hotel, albeit one with very good service standards." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"From its convenient Piazza della Repubblica location, the 12-story Westin Palace Milan façade, striated in red Aswan and gray marble, has become a Milanese landmark." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of Milan's landmark five-star hotels, the Westin Palace, combines classic luxury with contemporary sophistication." Full review
Afar Magazine "Location is convenient to the city's famous shopping and monuments...this historic luxury hotel is an elegant and sophisticated meeting point for business and leisure travellers alike." Full review
Fodor's "Don't be fooled by the functional 1950s-era exterior of one of Milan's premier business addresses: inside, some rooms have a contemporary look with soothing gray walls and brown marble bathrooms, while other rooms are furnished with Empire-style antiques" Full review
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
