Straf Hotel

The Bar

STRAFbar is the window on the world of the design hotel of the same name, and has been designed using the same basic materials, for example the concrete for the walls and floors, and the industrial iron panels. The attractively decorated ambience combines artistic elements such as the recycled fibreglass and wood panels and original 1970s furnishings. The bar offers all day bar and restaurant services with an à la carte menu.

The music is an eclectic mix of vintage tracks during the daytime and more vibrant and lively sounds from dusk onwards. Bar STRAF is frequented by an international and local clientele. The “street happy hour” carries on late into the evening with theme nights with live music and DJ set.

The Restaurant

Both the restaurant and the meeting room, adjacent to and mirroring the hall, are the natural extension of the hotel’s public areas. Here too, De Cotiis uses the basic material of the hotel; concrete for the walls and flooring, panels of burnished brass and iron for the walls. The two large canvases in the restaurant, exclusive decorative features created by the architect in coloured plaster, help to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere along with a clever use of lighting.

The menu combines traditional Italian cuisine with international favourites such as the club sandwich, and even fusion cooking, such as tandoori chicken bites with basmati rice, vegetarian dishes including raw vegetables, bruschetta and seasonal salads.

Visitor comments

• "Location is superb breakfast is yummy and rooms are clean and indeed designed (to the point of bringing a few laughs as practical stuff has not been on the agenda at all - and why should it, in fantastic, fairytaleish Milan?! :)) Stay here, shop around the corner at H&M or la Rinascenta across the street depending your budget, have an Aperol Spritz at the hotel bar, get up on the roof of the beautiful Duomo only 50 meters away, eat at La Bagutta at Via Bagutta or Trattoria del Magnani at Via Agnello - and you'll return happy home again." - Trip Advisor
• "This hotel is located in front of the Duomo, everything from restaurants to luxury shops are around you. The room design was modern and beautiful! Very unique hotel and the staff are very helpful and friendly .. also the wifi is good... highly recommended!" - Trip Advisor
• "The hotel Straf is unlike any other and very unique. Location wise excellent as literally next to the Duomo cathedral. The room was spacious and designed well with great lighting and concrete walls and art design throughout. The bathroom had two walls of mirrors and a state of the art basin and they provide lovely bath robes and slippers free. Breakfast was continental and really nice with the Italian espresso specialities! Defo worth a visit to stay if you are in Milan. The bar attached opens out to the pedestrian street and is funky music and comfortable with great staff and food snacks and dinner. Busy most of the time with room to sit if required. Late night too and your bed is only upstairs!" - Trip Advisor