Irene Forte Spa unveiled at the Carlton Milan

The Carlton Milan, a Rocco Forte Hotel, has opened complete with an Irene Forte Spa.

Rocco Forte’s 16th property and second in Milan, the Carlton has undergone an extensive €60m (£52m) renovation.

The Irene Forte Spa brings nature-led rituals and longevity philosophy to the urban environment.

Designed by Paolo Moschino, who also created the hotel’s authentic Milanese experience, alongside Rocco Forte Hotel’s director of design, Olga Polizzi, the interior concept is inspired by the natural world.

The spa features earthy tones, terracotta hues, warm woods, chocolate leathers and curved architectural forms.

“Treatments at the Forte Vita Bar are tailored to the fast pace of Milan, delivering high-performance, restorative results in a short, refined form,” Irene Forte, wellness consultant at Rocco Forte Hotels, exclusively told European Spa.

“Though intimate, the spa is exceptionally well-equipped and highly functional, combining Irene Forte skincare with my favourite machine technologies, including LYMA, LED and Icoone.”

Intimate yet functional

At 280sqm, the spa has three treatment rooms, a nail salon and the Forte Vita Bar, offering express beauty rituals for people on a busy schedule.

Additional facilities include a thermal and relaxation suite with sauna, volcanic cave-inspired steamroom, ice fountain and experience showers.

There is a relaxation lounge with vibration sound beds, offering add-on services including pressotherapy and reflexology, plus a Technogym-equipped gym.

Irene Forte Skincare is flagship treatment and retail presence in the spa. Complementary wellness brands include Davines for hair, Manucurist for nails, Le Rub for SPF, Lido for swimwear and Varley for activewear.

Irene Forte Spas are known for blending scientific innovation with the regenerative power of nature to support rejuvenation and optimal mind-body performance.

At the Carlton, bio-innovation meets ancestral healing and the regenerative powers of nature.

Signature treatments feature Irene Forte Skincare, with ingredients sourced from the brand’s organic farm at Verdura Resort in Sicily.

The Carlton Milan

Set within the heart of Milan, the 71 room and suite hotel offers a modern homage to the legendary Carlton name.

Established by Sir Rocco Forte and his sister, Olga Polizzi in 1996, Rocco Forte Hotels has plans to open Costa Smeralda in Sardinia and Palazzo Castelluccio, Noto in 2026 and Palazzo Sirignano in Naples in 2027.

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