Hotel Straf
Arte Povera-inspired industrial minimalism. Urban, design-forward, and genuinely art-world adjacent — with a bar that doubles as a music venue with Duomo views.
The STRAFbar is open to the public — worth stopping in for aperitivo at 6pm even if you're not staying
Why It Matters
The first significant architectural transformation by Vincenzo De Cotiis — since celebrated as one of Italy's foremost designer-artists. Rooms are conceived as an art exhibition rather than hotel accommodation, with original De Cotiis artworks in every space. The STRAFbar is a genuine Milan hangout, not a hotel afterthought.
Inside a 19th-century Milanese palazzo on a quiet side street 50 metres from the Duomo, architect and artist Vincenzo De Cotiis turned this 64-room hotel into a lived-in art installation. Raw cement, burnished brass, black slate, scratched mirrors, and aged glass are the palette — not marble and chandeliers. It's the hotel that put De Cotiis on the map, and it still pulls in Milan's art and fashion crowd who want character over conventional luxury.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Comfort Room for Three
The practical choice for a trio. King or queen beds plus an extra bed option, with street-facing views. Same De Cotiis industrial language as the rest of the hotel: burnished brass, iron, slate, concrete. Rivolta Carmignani linen and eco-friendly bathroom amenities.
King or Queen with extra bed
Deluxe Zen Rooms
Larger rooms facing Via San Raffaele with a dedicated health corner — a massage armchair for in-room relaxation. Burnished brass or refurbished panda marble bathrooms with eco-friendly amenities. Rivolta Carmignani linen throughout. Industrial materials: scratched mirrors, panda marble, iron, slate stone, and concrete.
King or QueenJunior Terrace Suites
Top-floor junior suites with their own private terrace and direct sightlines to the Duomo spires. De Cotiis's signature mix of cement, burnished brass, resin, and iron — plus a vintage leather armchair and original 'lens' artwork. Can connect with the WOW Terrace Suite to form a 65 sqm apartment.
King · 25 sqmSingle Cosy and Calm
The smallest category — solo-traveler focused with a courtyard-facing outlook. Quieter than the street-side rooms. Same industrial De Cotiis design DNA: scratched mirrors, burnished brass, iron. Bang & Olufsen speaker and Nespresso machine included.
French or QueenStandard Double Art Space
The entry point into the STRAF world. Compact but fully designed — queen bed, street-facing windows, and the same De Cotiis material language of scratched mirrors, burnished brass, panda marble, iron, slate, and concrete. Rivolta Carmignani linen. Honest about size: these rooms are not meant for lounging.
QueenSuperior Art Experience
Superior rooms with king-size beds, offering courtyard or street views depending on placement. Bespoke De Cotiis details throughout — burnished brass fixtures, panda marble, scratched mirrors. Rivolta Carmignani linen. Some have bathtubs, others showers.
KingWOW Terrace Suite
The showstopper. Two private top-floor terraces with direct views over the Duomo spires. A stone sunken bath sits beside glass windows that look out over historic Milan's rooftops. De Cotiis's interiors here play with cement, burnished brass, resin, and iron — all mixed media. Connect with the adjacent Junior Terrace Suite to create a 65 sqm apartment for 5 people.
King or Twin · 40 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Throughout the week, the STRAFbar hosts DJ sets and live music performances. Daytime sees a curated vintage music track; from dusk the energy ratchets up. The 'street happy hour' carries into the evening. An eclectic international and local crowd makes it a proper scene rather than a hotel bar.
The hotel offers a dedicated co-working space (STRAFhub) — useful for remote workers and business travelers who don't want to be confined to their room or a generic café.
When the Duomo bells sound 6pm, the STRAF mixologist kicks into gear. Classic Italian aperitivo — Aperol Spritz, Americano, alcohol-free Negroni — with snacks on a terrace with Duomo spire views. A reliable evening ritual regardless of what else Milan has on.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Ramp access, wide corridors, wheelchair accessible elevators, meeting rooms, and restaurant routes. Guide dogs allowed.
One meeting room of approximately 40 sqm (431 sq ft), available on request. Equipped with projector, video conferencing, flip charts, and catering.
Complimentary wired and wireless internet access throughout public areas and all guest rooms.
STRAF participates in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme — guests can earn and redeem points when booking via marriott.com.
Pets are welcome with no additional charge. Pet care amenities available in rooms.
Round-the-clock reception with multilingual staff, concierge, and ticket service for Milan's cultural events.
Private minivan transfers available to all three Milan airports: Linate €70 one-way, Malpensa €160 one-way (€200 round-trip), Bergamo/Orio al Serio €160 one-way (€240 round-trip).
Valet parking arranged at La Rinascente garage, 0.2 km from the hotel. Approximately €60/day. No on-site parking available.
State-of-the-art gym on the first floor, open around the clock for hotel guests.
A resistance swimming pool within the H2O wellness area, maintained at 29°C. Guest-exclusive; requires Front Desk reservation.
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