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The Gray
Via San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
Neighborhood: Piazza del Duomo
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While Milan may be the capital of Italian fashion, you would never have known it from its hotels — until recently, they have all come in two flavors: the over-the-top opulence of the palatial luxury hotels, and the carpeted blandness of the corporate chains. The Gray is representative of a new (new to Italy, at least) movement toward modern, daringly designed hotels.
The location is impossible to beat, just off the Piazza del Duomo, near the Galleria and the Scala opera house, in the center of Milan's shopping and commercial district. The hotel itself is hardly the grand affair one might expect in this Baroque city; it is in fact a converted office, on a humble side street. But inside, it is a modern design playground, starting with the swing, a pink mattress suspended from the ceiling in front of the reception desk.
The 21 guest rooms are in (naturally) 21 different styles, but all bear a certain family resemblance, in ebony wood furniture and ivory-colored fabrics and leather. Two of the suites have private workout rooms, and two others have steam rooms. Flat-screen TVs are standard, and there is wireless internet access all around, fitting for this most businesslike of Italian cities.
Il Bar is, obviously, the bar, and the bar itself is made of white glass, attractive enough in itself but all the more so in contrast with the all-black restaurant upstairs. Le Noir (again, sensibly named) features tables of black lacquer and upholstery of black velvet.
Should it all sound a bit too precious, well, you'll have to just trust us that it's not — the Italians have a way of backing up their design bluster with the finest of craftsmanship, supporting style with real substance. This is a fine and comfortable hotel, and small enough to feel like home — definitely a worthy alternative to the grand old-style palaces.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- Welcome fruit and bisquit plate
- Complimentary internet access (a value of 20 euros per day)
- 21 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 23 Guest Reviews
- The Gray
- Via San Raffaele
- Milan, Italy
- Neighborhood: Piazza del Duomo
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour medical assistance
- 24 hour room service
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Golf nearby
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Offsite gym facilities
- Pet Friendly
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Steam rooms
- Turkish bath
- Valet parking (charges apply)
- Wake-up service
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
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23 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- RAFMA LAUREN
- Stayed November 2011
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
The only nice thing in that hotel is that it is a few steps to the Duomo. Two of the employees were really pleasant.
What the hotel could do better:
They have to update their web pictures to show the current condition of their hotel. Need to do something with the cigarette smoke that goes through the rooms (it was very intense).
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- robert
- Stayed October 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
This is a very nice small boutique hotel. The staff was very personable and service oriented. We got an early check-in as we arrived from Canada in the morning. The location is amazing! So close to the duomo square and great shopping.
What the hotel could do better:
I think that the upkeep and maintenance could be improved. There seemed to be some dents and scratches in the walls, doors, etc.
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- Eirvin
- Stayed March 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The location new the Duomo is great. The room was unual with the bathroom upstairs but very nice. The room was spacious.
What the hotel could do better:
The restaurant could have a slightly more extensive menu.
