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Straf

Via San Raffaele, 3, 20121 Milan, Italy
Straf
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 50 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 50 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Other than that it is a great place to stay with a fabulous breakfast included." source Hotels.com

    "I really enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend anyone looking for a nice weekend break should definately go there." source Venere

    "Overall, one of the trendier hotels I’ve stayed at, but not sure it’s worth the money." source Expedia

    "I strongly recommend this hotel for anyone that likes good design." source Venere

    "This hotel comes highly recommended." source Venere

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Excellent location, clean rooms, perfect service with a smiling face." source Venere

    "my room was quiet and clean." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "In this hotel, you don't have any cleanshoes towel, you just have to ask at the reception for this service and it isn't free." source Venere

    "Very friendly staff at check in - very unfriendly staff at breakfast - perfect location next to Duomo." source Venere

    "Great location and very friendly staff." source Expedia

    "The service and experience were great." source Expedia

    "Thanks again his service was outstanding every hotel should have one & he deserves a raise." source Venere

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Great location half block from the Duomo and Metro station." source Hotels.com

    "Location is perfect once you are there but getting to it will cost you a lot unless you use a lot of public transportation." source Venere

    "The location (next to the Duomo and the Galleria) was ideal." source Expedia

    "located right next to the Duomo, maybe 20 meters away." source Hotels.com

    "Breakfast area was too small and crowded to easily accommodate the large number of guests." source Venere

  • Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "The modern design was to severe to provide comfort to older people, the lack of a chair instead of hassocks and the total black color in the room were depressing." source Venere

    "My only complaint is that the funky room design and everything black in the room and bathroom drive one crazy after a while." source Expedia

    "Not too high on practicality - basin could not hold soap, nowhere to put hand towels, nowhere to put suitcases, no draws in room." source Venere

    "The rooms very well done in a bold contempery style." source Venere

More information on Straf

An inspired fusion of Italian fashion, original design and elegance, the STRAF combines minimalist design and classic Italian architecture. The 64 rooms and suites blend design and functionality, maximising comfort. Architect, Vincenzo De Cotiis, a fashion designer of 'Haute' collection, has used an eclectic mix of materials, including scratched mirrors, burnished brass, iron, black stone and cement. All rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access, LCD TV, satellite TV, mini bar, telephone, air conditioning, safe, music, room service. The property also offers airport transfer (at cost), baby sitting service, banquet facilities, bar, concierge, conference facilities, disabled facilities, doctor on call, dry cleaning, gym/ fitness facilities, internet access-high speed, laundry service, lift/ elevator, lobby, non smoking rooms, parking facilities-at cost, reception, restaurant, room service-24hrs, safe deposit box, secretarial services, spa services and tour desk. Pets are allowed.

Check-in Time:

1200

Check-out Time:

1500

Year Renovated:

2003

Total Rooms:

64 rooms.64

Total Floors:

6 floors.

Rooms:

Guest Rooms:All the rooms have modern comforts and are beautifully designed using unusual materials, such as scratched mirrors, burnished brass, iron, black stone, cement and gauze placed between panes of glass to give a transparent effect.

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24, In caso di penale per no show o tardiva cancellazione la penale addebitata sarà pari all'importo della 1° notte. No show or late cancellation penalty will be equal to 1 night stay.

Directions

From Milan Linate Airport (LIN): Distance to Hotel Straf is eight kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive. Getting there. A taxi to central Milan costs 15 EUR 20 EUR. An airport shuttle bus runs every 30 minutes to Milan's Stazione Centrale. The single fare is 3 EUR. Bus 73 leaves arrivals every 10 minutes for San Babila metro station. The single fare is 1 EUR. Prices subject to change. From Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Distance to Hotel Straf is 55 kilometres, approximately one hour's drive. Getting there. Taxis to central Milan cost 65 EUR 75 EUR. The Malpensa Express train runs every 30 minutes to the city centre (Cadorna station). Single tickets are 9 EUR, and journey time is 40 minutes. The Malpensa shuttle bus runs to Stazione Centrale every 20 minutes. The fare is 4.50 EUR and journey time 20 minutes. Prices subject to change. Getting around. The hotel is on Via San Raffaele. The city centre is easy to explore on foot, with pedestrianised areas around the Duomo. A comprehensive network of trams, buses and four metro lines offers efficient city travel. Parking is available close to the hotel (surcharge). Driving directions. From Milan Linate Airport: Take Via Forlanini followed by Viale Corsica, Corso XXII Marzo, Piazza V Giornate and Corso di Porta Vittoria. At Via Cesare Battisti, turn right. Turn right again onto Via Visconti di Modrone. At Corso Monforte, turn left until San Babila Square. At the lights, turn right onto Corso Matteotti. At Meda Square, turn left onto Via Hoepli. Turn right at the lights onto Via Agnello. Stay left and continue onto Via San Raffaele.

Area

Milan, IT, 20121

Dining

RestaurantThere is a restaurant and breakfast room.

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