STRAF, MILAN, A MEMBER OF DESIGN HOTELS, Milan

Straf, Milan, A Member Of Design Hotels - An industrial-design hotel with wellness facilities and art gallery near Duomo

Located a 5-minute walk from Duomo Cathedral, this 4-star Milan hotel showcases industrial design by Italian architect Vincenzo de Cotiis. The rooms at Straf feature an eclectic mix of materials including scratched mirrors, burnished brass, iron, slate stone, and concrete, equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. The top floor functions as a mini art gallery displaying works collected over a decade. The wellness area, situated in an 1800s building section, contains a sauna, Turkish bath, emotional shower, counter-current swimming pool, and whirlpool. Design Hotels member's STRAFbar serves all-day dining with an à la carte menu and transitions from vintage music during day hours to vibrant evening sounds. The property stands 1 mile from Milano Cadorna and within 984.3 ft of multiple dining venues including Obica Mozzarella Bar, Maio Restaurant, and Terrazza Aperol. Key landmarks within 0.5 miles include Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Teatro alla Scala, and Sforzesco Castle.

Pros

Features recycled artwork, including a pink fibreglass panel made with used optical lenses

Provides sustainably sourced, high-quality bed linens

Attracts both international and local clientele to its bar

Offers rooms with city views and inner courtyard perspectives

Cons

Located between busy thoroughfares and squares

6 miles distance from Linate Airport