The Carlton marks Rocco Forte Hotels’ tenth Italian address – designed by architects Philip Vergeylen and Paolo Moschino, the hotel redefines one of the city’s most prestigious locations…
With seventy-one suites and rooms, two restaurants, a bar, and a serene spa, the extensive €60-million renovation was carried out under the creative direction of Olga Polizzi, the group’s Deputy Chair and Director of Design. With entrances on Via Senato 5 and Via della Spiga 8, the hotel blends tradition with contemporary design, bold palettes and Art Deco detail.
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Rooted in Fulvio Pierangelini’s culinary ethos, the hotel’s gastronomic offering spans three distinct yet complementary spaces in the heart of Milan’s Fashion District. At Spiga, Chef Pierangelini delivers refined simplicity with a menu that shifts with the seasons and celebrates the finest local ingredients. With an entrance on Via della Spiga, Cafe Floretta brings together botanical-inspired interiors with natural light flooding through the domed glass roof. It is the perfect convivial hub for events, social gatherings and informal get-togethers, offering a creative all day menu.
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The Carlton Bar pays homage to Italy’s aperitivo culture, with signature creations by renowned mixologist Salvatore Calabrese that draw inspiration from the creative energy defining Milan between the 1960s and 1980s. The Carlton garden is set to open in Spring 2026. The Irene Forte Spa is a 280-square-metre wellness sanctuary where bio-innovation meets ancestral healing and the regenerative powers of nature. The spa features treatment rooms, a nail salon, and the Thermal & Relaxation Suite, complete with sauna, steam room, sensory showers and sound beds. The Forte Vita Bar, designed for results-driven express treatments, and an all-day fitness centre is the perfect cosmopolitan complement to the spa.
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Reflecting on the opening, Sir Rocco Forte, CEO and Chairman of the company he co-founded with his sister Olga Polizzi, remarked: “It is wonderful to be opening a hotel in the heart of Milan. The city has become one of the most vibrant centres in Europe and economically one of the fastest growing. It is an honour to be part of this. The Carlton is a chic new watering hole for the conoscenti and Milan’s most sophisticated clientele.”
Leading The Carlton – part of Reale Mutua’s real estate portfolio – is Francesco Roccato, Managing Director of Rocco Forte Hotels’ Northern Italy Area. He comments: “We are truly excited about our latest opening in Milan. The Carlton reflects our approach to hospitality, aimed at establishing the property as a landmark both internationally and within this dynamic city.”
“This important investment,” says Luca Petrichella, General Manager of Reale Immobili, “strengthens our strategic positioning in the hotel sector and provides the city with a historic and prestigious hotel that has been completely renovated. It enhances the quality of Milan accommodation ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics and further reinforces its international vocation.”
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