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Milan's Elegance Meets Contemporary Living at The Carlton

In the heart of Milan’s Fashion District, The Carlton blends historic charm and modern sophistication through thoughtful design, refined interiors and lifestyle-driven spaces. From bespoke suites and botanical cafés to a luxurious spa, the hotel captures the essence of Milanese hospitality for the modern traveller.

Opened in November 2025, The Carlton emerges as a fresh landmark in Milan’s luxury hospitality scene, marrying tradition with a renewed vision of contemporary comfort. The hotel - the tenth Italian address of Rocco Forte Hotels - occupies a privileged spot between Via Senato and Via della Spiga, at the very core of the Fashion District.

The complete renovation of the building was entrusted to architects Philip Vergeylen and Paolo Moschino. Their joint vision reinterprets the city’s timeless elegance with bold colour palettes, subtle Art Deco references and a refined material sensibility

Every one of the 71 rooms and suites is conceived as a private residence rather than a standard hotel room: layered fabrics, sculptural lighting, artful details and carefully chosen materials conjure an atmosphere of understated luxury and intimate comfort. In the more spacious Forte Suites, terraces and city-view balconies echo the grandeur of Milanese living - all within the hushed calm of a refined hideaway.

Yet The Carlton is more than a place to stay: it is a lifestyle. Culinary experiences shaped by renowned chef Fulvio Pierangelini unfold through a trio of venues, each with a distinct mood. The main restaurant draws on seasonal Italian ingredients to deliver refined simplicity, while Cafe Floretta, with its botanical-inspired interiors and light-filled glass-roofed hall, invites casual gatherings and relaxed all-day dining. For the city’s iconic aperitivo hour, The Carlton Bar offers inventive cocktails - a tribute to the creative spirit of Milan between the 1960s and 1980s.

For those seeking refuge from the city’s fast pace, the Irene Forte Spa delivers a serene, 280-square-metre sanctuary where botanical rituals and modern wellness merge. The spa features treatment rooms and a Thermal & Relaxation Suite with sauna, steam room, sensory showers and sound beds - complemented by a quick-treatment bar for a cosmopolitan, well-rounded approach to wellbeing.

From its bespoke interiors to its curated lifestyle offering, The Carlton Milan captures the refined rhythm of contemporary Milanese living. Here, design, comfort and sophistication converge - not just to welcome travellers, but to offer them a slice of the city’s soul.