Industrial palazzo lair
Behind the 19th-century facade, the palazzo functions as an immersive art installation shaped by concrete, slate, and oxidized metal.
“Designer Vincenzo de Cotiis used industrial materials (concrete, metal, slate) in the 64 rooms, but gauzy linen throws and lots of mirrors soften the look.”
What it’s good at
Listed
A restored nineteenth-century Italian palazzo concealing stark industrial interiors near Piazza del Duomo.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
de Cotiis’s interiors, in concrete and black slate with scratched mirrors and gauzed glass, are utterly modern.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The front doors open just off Piazza del Duomo, with the Galleria and fashion boutiques a short walk away.
The rooms
Textured slate floors and scratched mirrors line moody bedrooms, while sixth-floor suites open onto balconies facing the Duomo spires.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The underground resistance pool is set beneath mirrored arches, with counter-current jets and an overhead waterfall.
The spa and gym
The underground spa includes a sauna, a Turkish bath, and wave loungers. Nearby, a fitness room stays open 24 hours.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
STRAFbar
Distressed leather seating and raw iron furnish the street-level bar, serving morning espresso and evening cocktails.
At the table
The dining room sits beyond a burnished brass portal, serving buffet breakfasts and light international dishes.
How it began
Developed by the Bertazzoni family of hoteliers, the property takes its name as an acronym of Via San Raffaele.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.