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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
- 24 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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24 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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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.
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- Denise
- Stayed January 2011
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
Location and that's about it
What the hotel could do better:
The service was terrible. The concierge lady was very rude, totally wasn't helpful. I asked for hot water at night and it came out yellow. The room was tiny and the heater was way too hot. They asked to pay for internet and it was very slow.
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- Daniel
- Stayed February 2011
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The room was well-designed and elegant, with touches to make the space more efficient. ipod dock was appreciated. The bed was firm and comfortable. The location was unbelievable; as leave the hotel, the Duomo looms to your right, and the Galeria is across the street. The Strat Hotel and Bar is across the street - always packed and fun.
What the hotel could do better:
The room was a bit warm, and there was no thermostat in the room, and it was noisy below when we opened the windows to cool down.
