Plug yourself into the heart of Milan's style scene with a stay at minimally-chic Straf Hotel & Bar, just a saunter from the Duomo and plush shopping arcade Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. With interiors care of Italian fashion designer Vincenzo De Cotiis, its 64 bedrooms blend tactile concrete and brass, metallic fabrics and striking modern art. Book a Wellbeing Room to enjoy mood-enhancing gadgets, including colour-change lighting and aromatherapy scents. Retox afterwards at compact Bar Straf, a sexy spot for socialising with fellow guests or creative locals. There's a neat room for breakfast and lunch, with a Euro-Asian fusion menu, or come evening enjoy a Milanese finger-food buffet. Room service spans exotic teas by day and Italian staples by night.