In Milan, The Carlton has officially opened, marking the debut of Rocco Forte Hotels‘ 10th Italian address. With 71 suites and rooms, two restaurants, a bar and a spa, the hotel – which LATTE has been keeping tabs on since 2020 – refines one of the city’s most prestigious locations.

Designed by architects Philip Vergeylen and Paolo Moschino, the €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 heart of Milan’s Fashion District – the hotel “blends tradition with contemporary design, bold palettes and Art Deco detail.”

The hotel’s gastronomic offering spans three distinct spaces. At Spiga, Chef Fulvio Pierangelini delivers refined simplicity with a menu that shifts with the seasons and celebrates the finest local ingredients. Alternatively, Cafe Floretta brings together botanical-inspired interiors under a domed glass roof; it offers an all-day menu.

Lastly, The Carlton Bar—upon opening in spring 2026—will pay homage to Italy’s aperitivo culture, with signature creations by mixologist Salvatore Calabrese.

At the 3,000-square-foot Irene Forte Spa, “bio-innovation meets ancestral healing and the regenerative powers of nature.” Beyond its collection of treatment rooms, the spa features a nail salon and a Thermal & Relaxation Suite, complete with a sauna, steam room, sensory showers and sound beds. Guests will also have access to the Forte Vita Bar, designed for “results-driven express treatments,” and an all-day fitness center.

Leading The Carlton is Francesco Roccato, Managing Director of Rocco Forte Hotels’ Northern Italy Area.