Hotel Straf - Milan

Via San Raffaele 3, Milan, 20121 Italy
Hotel Info: 866-539-0036
Guest rating 4.4 / 5
93% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 3.8)
Location. The boutique Hotel Straf in central Milan, Italy, is located 200 metres from the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade. La Scala opera house and the fashion zone around Via Montenapoleone are 400 metres away. Castello Sforzesco and Brera Art Gallery are within one kilometre. Milan Linate Airport is eight kilometres away. Hotel Features. The Hotel Straf's Milanese townhouse exterior contrasts with its ultra-modern minimalist interior. The chic lobby has a 24-hour front ...
45.46501, 9.1914
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Guest review summary

  • 4.4 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 93% Recommended
  • 14 Reviews
  • 4.4  Hotel Service
  • 4.1  Room Comfort
  • 4.5  Hotel Condition
  • 4.4  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (14) 4.4
Business (2) 4.0
Romance (1) 5.0
Family (2) 4.5
With Friends (0) 0
All Others (9) 4.3

Overview

Location. The boutique Hotel Straf in central Milan, Italy, is located 200 metres from the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade. La Scala opera house and the fashion zone around Via Montenapoleone are 400 metres away. Castello Sforzesco and Brera Art Gallery are within one kilometre. Milan Linate Airport is eight kilometres away.
Hotel Features. The Hotel Straf's Milanese townhouse exterior contrasts with its ultra-modern minimalist interior. The chic lobby has a 24-hour front desk and multilingual concierge staff.

As well as serving coffees, cocktails and light lunches of pasta and salads, the hotel's Bar Straf also plays host to installation art, book recitals, performance artists and even concerts. Hotel Straf guests enjoy complimentary continental buffet breakfast.

The hotel has a business centre, high-speed Internet connection and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

The hotel has a fitness centre and a wellness corner which has a massage chair and offers chromotherapy and aromatherapy treatments.

Guestrooms. Stylish minimalism with a dash of colour characterises the Hotel Straf's 66 air- conditioned guestrooms. The deconstructed design varies but features include bare concrete walls, unfinished woodwork, exposed wiring and modern artwork. All rooms have cable television, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), minibars and safes. Contemporary slate or brass bathrooms have scratched glass showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Spend an evening at the opera while you're visiting Milan. The world-renowned La Scala opera house is 400 metres from the hotel.

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Amenities

Services

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Currency exchange
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet) Surcharge/Nearby
  • Room service (limited hours)

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business services
  • Computer rental

Accessibility Features

This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Cable television service
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Pay movies
  • Rollaway beds
  • Slippers
  • Smoking permitted
  • Television Internet access
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Umbrella
Check-in time is 2 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Pets accepted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Dining

Guests of the Hotel Straf enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Bar Straf - Offers light lunches including sandwiches, pastas and salads in an ‘intense’ and ‘exciting’ atmosphere where freedom of expression is paramount. Be prepared for a book reading, an installation, a performance artist or two and possibly an impromptu rock concert.

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Hotel Straf Duomo

A short guide to Duomo

The heart of Milan, the Duomo is Europe’s biggest Gothic cathedral and the third largest church in Christendom, adorned by 3,500 statues and 135 soaring spires. The magnificent sculptural detail can be seen from the roof, and on a clear day there are stupendous views as far as the snow-peaked Alps. A short walk leads to the world-famous opera house La Scala, and the designer shops of the ‘Quadrilatero’ – Europe’s ‘catwalk capital’.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - 100 yards
  • Battistero Paleocristiano - 200 yards
  • Cathedral of Milan (Duomo) - 200 yards
  • Piazza del Duomo - 200 yards
  • Milan City Hall - 200 yards
  • Palazzo Marino - 200 yards
  • Piazza della Scala - 200 yards
  • Statue of Leonardo Da Vinci - 200 yards
  • Palazzo dei Giureconsulti - 300 yards
  • Casa degli Omenoni - 300 yards

3.0+ mi

  • Milan Linate Airport (LIN) - 4.3 miles
  • Milan Malpensa Intl. Airport (MXP) - 26 miles
  • Bergamo Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY) - 28 miles
  • Lugano Agno Airport (LUG) - 40 miles

Reviews

Hotel Straf 2009.08.29
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 29, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2009.02.19
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Too modern for my liking"

Reviewed by I of Malta on Feb 19, 2009

Comfortable but too modern

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2009.01.04
Recommended Trip type: Family

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 4, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2008.12.25
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Stylish hotel at a perfect location"

Reviewed by C of London on Dec 25, 2008

Absolutely perfect hotel. Really impressed with the materials used throughout the hotel. Very clean and at a perfect location. Exactly opposite La Rinacentre (biggest shopping center in Milan) and Duomo. Also the staff where very helpful and polite. Definitely will visit again

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2008.08.17
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Super Modern"

Reviewed by Micahel of Newport Beach on Aug 17, 2008

An ultra modern hotel, great for people that love nice rooms, but with a funky design and twist. located right next to the Duomo, maybe 20 meters away.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2008.06.05
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 5, 2008

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2008.05.30
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Fascinating Hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 30, 2008

The hotel's staff spoke English and were very helpful. Upon our arrival after flying for about 18 hours we arrived only to find the restaurant at the hotel is a local hotspot. The loud music and people hanging out in the street was a little concerning. But when I mentioned we would like a quiet room, they upgraded us to a suite and no noise could be heard. They were really accommodating and friendly. The location could not be better; a half block from the Duomo and around the corner from the Galleria. The hotel is very contemporary, so much you have to look for some light switches (inside cabinets) and how to open the door to your room (there are no door handles). Other than that it is a great place to stay with a fabulous breakfast included.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2008.04.04
Recommended Trip type: Family "Great Hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 4, 2008

Very modern design, as an architect I loved it. The staff was was also "modern" in their fashion and general communication. Great location half block from the Duomo and Metro station. I will return.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2008.01.23
Recommended Trip type: Business "Great Hotel, But needs more up keeping."

Reviewed by Lina of Short Hills, NJ on Jan 23, 2008

It was about two years since my last stay at Hotel Straf and I was somewhat disappointed in the upkeep of the bathrooms. The first room appointed did not have the cleanest bathroom, so I was switched to another room. Much to my disappointment, it was not that much better. Both bathrooms felt like the cleaning was more of a quick sweep rather that a true turnover cleaning,, however the room itself was clean. I think they are not upkeeping the hotel as they probably should be in some aspects. If this keeps up it may be questionable to stay there in the future, considering the rates. If you can get over the bathrooms like I did, the Hotel itself is very cool, ideal location, friendly staff and the best hotel breakfast I have had in Milan. Just remember not to book during trade show times, it's not worth the extra cost!

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness

The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

Hotel Straf 2008.05.30
Recommended Trip type: Business "Great location and quiet too"

Reviewed by R of London on May 30, 2008

Not to everyone's taste maybe, the interiors are quite stark, but take a look to see what to expect in terms of decor. The room was comfortable and the service was very friendly. Given that it is located two steps from the Duomo and next door to Rinascente, this is a very peaceful hotel and it I will use it again for sure

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness

The following foreign language reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

Hotel Straf 2009.04.14
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Parfait pour un week-end"

Reviewed by E of Lausanne on Apr 14, 2009

Situation idéale, service excellent, décoration magnifique, j'y retourne la prochaine fois que je vais à Milan!!!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2008.09.21
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Parfait !!"

Reviewed by A of paris on Sep 21, 2008

Tres joli hotel. tres calme bien qu il soit dans un quartier tres vivant, j etais au quatrième sur cour .... vous avez tout ce qu il faut autour, parfait si vous voyagez seul belle literie, parfait

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2007.10.08
Recommended Trip type: All Others "gute Ausgangsbasis für Messebesuch"

Reviewed by H of Amstetten, Österreich on Oct 8, 2007

Hotel war sehr in Ordnung, ist empfehlenswert

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Hotel Straf 2007.09.22
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Bien"

Reviewed by S of Paris on Sep 22, 2007

Tres disign mais salle de bain et espace bureau pas tres fonctionnelles

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

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