THE CARLTON, MILAN- A ROCCO FORTE HOTEL- TO OPEN IN NOVEMBER
On 6 November 2025, Milan welcomes a new chapter in its story of style and sophistication with the grand opening of The Carlton Milan, the latest jewel in the Rocco Forte Hotels collection.
This opening of The Carlton Milan, a Rocco Forte Hotel, marks the sixteenth property in the group’s portfolio and its second in Milan, underscoring the brand’s deepening roots in Italy. The Carlton doesn’t just add another five-star address to the city—it reimagines what luxury hospitality looks like in the beating heart of Milan’s fashion district.
A LEGEND REBORN
Set across two prestigious addresses—Via Senato 5 and Via della Spiga 8—The Carlton blends old-world elegance with contemporary refinement. The name itself pays homage to the legendary Carlton that once defined Milanese glamour, while the interiors reinterpret that heritage for a new era.
Renowned designers Philip Vergeylen and Paolo Moschino, working alongside Lady Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Hotels’ Director of Design, have created an environment that feels less like a hotel and more like a series of private residences. Every detail, from the curated artworks to the handpicked textiles, tells a story of Milan’s layered identity: fashionable, artistic, and effortlessly cosmopolitan.
With 71 rooms and suites, The Carlton offers intimacy and exclusivity in a city where privacy is often prized. Each space is designed as a personal retreat, inviting guests to live Milan not just as visitors but as temporary residents of its most coveted quarter.
DINING WITH CHARACTER
The Carlton’s approach to gastronomy is shaped by Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, one of Italy’s most respected culinary voices. His philosophy—simple, honest, yet elevated Italian cuisine—anchors the hotel’s dining concepts.
The main restaurant offers refined plates that reflect both seasonality and creativity, while the cocktail bar is set to become a fashionable meeting point, drawing Milan’s stylish crowd for aperitivo hour and late-night gatherings. Perhaps most enchanting of all is the inner garden, a tranquil enclave that offers moments of stillness and green serenity amid the energy of Milan. It’s a rare luxury in a city that moves at runway speed.
WELLNESS IN THE CITY
In a metropolis celebrated for its dynamism, The Carlton also brings balance with the Irene Forte Spa. This wellness haven is grounded in nature-led rituals and longevity philosophies, carefully adapted to the urban environment.
Facilities include soothing treatment rooms, wet areas, and a relaxation lounge, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness centre. A dedicated hair and beauty salon ensures that guests can move seamlessly from spa indulgence to social engagements, whether they’re attending a fashion show, a gallery opening, or a business meeting in the city.
This holistic approach to wellbeing is quintessentially Rocco Forte: thoughtful, rejuvenating, and deeply personal.
A CULTURAL LENS ON MILAN
More than a hotel, The Carlton positions itself as a gateway to the evolving Milan. Beyond fashion, the city has emerged as a cultural powerhouse, with contemporary art spaces, design exhibitions, and culinary experimentation transforming its landscape.
Guests of The Carlton will be invited to discover this dynamic identity through bespoke experiences curated by the hotel’s team. Whether it’s private tours of cutting-edge galleries, introductions to Milanese artisans, or behind-the-scenes access to the fashion houses that define the city, the hotel ensures that each stay is infused with authentic connections.
This commitment to immersion underscores The Carlton’s ethos: luxury is not only about comfort, but also about insight, discovery, and memory-making.
A NEW ADDRESS FOR THE STYLE-CONSCIOUS TRAVELER
The Carlton Milan is more than a place to stay; it is a statement of Milan’s future. It brings together the Rocco Forte values of family-led hospitality, design excellence, and cultural sensitivity with the city’s unmatched energy. For travelers who seek to experience Milan in its fullest expression—from the quiet elegance of Via della Spiga to the bustling creativity of its cultural scene—The Carlton is set to become an essential address.
Reservations are already being accepted via telephone and email, with online bookings available from 2 September 2025. For those planning a trip around the grand opening, securing a room early is advisable. With just 71 rooms and suites, exclusivity is part of the allure.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
- Opening date: 6 November 2025
- Location: Entrances at Via Senato 5 and Via della Spiga 8, Milan
- Rooms & Suites: 71, designed as private residences
- Dining: Restaurant, cocktail bar, and serene inner garden
- Wellness: Irene Forte Spa with treatment rooms, wet areas, lounge, fitness centre, hair & beauty salon
- Bookings: Currently via telephone and email; online bookings from 2 September 2025
For more information or to book: The Carlton Milan
With The Carlton Milan, Rocco Forte Hotels adds not just another luxury address, but a new lens through which to experience the city. Elegant yet contemporary, intimate yet connected, it promises to be the stage where the Milan of yesterday meets the Milan of tomorrow.
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