STRAF

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Located on Via S. Raffaele, STRAF Hotel & Bar offers an exceptional blend of modern aesthetics and prime positioning in Milan's vibrant city center. With a stellar rating of 4.2 based on nearly 1,000 reviews, this hotel promises a unique stay just steps away from the iconic Duomo, making it an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers alike. The inviting atmosphere is accentuated by an unusual design that might surprise some but appeals to those seeking a fresh hotel experience in a historic city.

Guests have praised STRAF for its great location and the convenience it brings, with a plethora of restaurants, shops, and cafés right at your doorstep. While some reviews note minor service hiccups, many highlight the staff’s friendly demeanor and helpfulness, ensuring a warm welcome. The hotel also features a cozy spa, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration, although guests have advised caution regarding the temperature in the steam sauna.

Despite a few mixed experiences regarding room configurations and guest recognition for loyalty program members, STRAF maintains a stylish ambiance and caters to modern needs. The hotel’s commitment to comfort and design, along with its proximity to Milan’s key attractions, makes it a noteworthy option for those looking to immerse themselves in the city's rich culture while enjoying contemporary comforts.

Vincenzo De Cotiis's Milan hotel near the Duomo — raw brushed concrete, oxidised steel, and a brutalist material palette that influenced the whole subsequent generation of European design hotels.

Vincenzo De Cotiis' 2004 conversion of a Via San Raffaele neoclassical building strips the interiors back to concrete, oxidised iron, and raw resin—an industrial laboratory aesthetic that anticipates the reclaimed-materials vocabulary De Cotiis would develop as a global language.

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