On Via Senato, at the entrance to the Quadrilatero della Moda, the Hotel Rocco Forte The Carlton Milan is a 5-star hotel with a spa, a designer garden and its own restaurant. It is a good fit if you want a full-service hotel near the shops.
Location and getting around
Via Montenapoleone is about a 5-minute walk away. To reach La Scala or the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II allow about 10 minutes, and about 15 to the Duomo or Brera. Sforza Castle is about 25 minutes on foot.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a safe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some have a balcony with city views.
- Spa with a sauna.
- Terrace, garden and shared lounge.
- Restaurant and room service.
- 24-hour reception, according to the hotel.
- Buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast.
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want to drop their bags at the hotel between stores.
- Guests who fancy a room with a balcony: ask for one when you book.
- Those who want to end the day in the sauna.
- Business travellers who find a shared lounge handy for informal meetings.
The garden and lounge are shared spaces, useful for reading or having a drink without leaving the hotel. If you dine out, the Corso Venezia and San Babila area is a stroll away.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30: if you arrive later, let them know. Check-out is between 07:00 and 12:00. There are more places to stay in the guide to Milan.