STRAF, , a Member of Design Hotels™ Milan
STRAF, Milan, a Member of Design Hotels™, is a contemporary design boutique hotel steps from Piazza del Duomo in Milan’s historic center. It features interiors by architect Vincenzo De Cotiis, a 19th-century palazzo setting, H₂O Wellness Boutique with resistance pool, sauna and hammam, and an on-site restaurant and bar.
Bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points. Award pricing varies by date and category, so we link straight to the official Marriott Bonvoy award chart for current rates rather than publishing a number that can go stale. Cash rates below are our own observed rack rates, not what the program charges in points.
“STRAF, Milan, a Member of Design Hotels™, is a contemporary design boutique hotel steps from Piazza del Duomo in Milan’s historic center. It features interiors by architect Vincenzo De Cotiis, a 19th-century palazzo setting, H₂O Wellness Boutique with resistance pool, sauna and hammam, and an on-site restaurant and bar.”
What makes STRAF, Milan, a Member of Design Hotels™ worth the points.
STRAF occupies a 19th-century palazzo at Via San Raffaele 3 in Milan’s Centro Storico, placing it steps from Piazza del Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Architect Vincenzo De Cotiis created the industrial-art interiors using materials such as black slate, cement, burnished brass, concrete, iron, and gauze-effect glass, resulting in a minimalist yet warm atmosphere across its approximately 64 rooms and suites. The property includes the H₂O Wellness Boutique with a resistance pool, sauna, hammam, fitness center, and massage services. STRAF restaurant serves breakfast and lunch with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and American options, while the bar hosts evening entertainment, happy hour, live music, and temporary art exhibitions. As a Design Hotels property under Marriott Bonvoy, the hotel offers a boutique scale with 61–64 rooms, pet-friendly and child-friendly policies, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a small meeting room, all within walking distance of major landmarks, luxury shopping, and cultural sites.
When to go.
Milan’s shoulder seasons offer fewer crowds and lower prices, with milder weather than the hotter, busier summer period.
July and August are peak-travel months with higher prices and crowds, and climate sources describe them as the hottest part of the year in northern Italy/Milan.
A few more timing notes.
- · The hotel contains approximately 60–64 rooms, resulting in a compact boutique scale.
- · Check-out time is 11:00, which is earlier than some other properties.
- · The resistance pool is part of the wellness center and is not a large resort-style facility.
What people ask about STRAF, Milan, a Member of Design Hotels™.
- // editorial last reviewed 2026-06-30
- // award pricing: see official Marriott Bonvoy award chart
- // source: www.marriott.com
Cash rates are re-checked by hand; live award pricing comes straight from the program rather than a number we publish here — see methodology.