The start of 2026 marks the return of the Winter Olympics to Italy for the first time in over two decades – and Milan will be at the centre of it all. From 6 - 22 February, the Olympic Winter Games, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from 6 - 15 March, will transform the city into a celebration of snow, ice, and sporting spirit. With events shared between the fashionable metropolis and the snow-capped peaks of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Milano–Cortina Games promise a vibrant fusion of sport, culture, and Italian style.
The Olympic effect is always transformative. Host cities come alive with international visitors, world-class competitive events, and once-in-a-generation energy. In Milan, it will be amplified. Long celebrated as a capital of fashion and design, the city is preparing to showcase its most dynamic self – inviting guests to enjoy the Games against centuries of history, contemporary art, celebrated dining, designer shopping, and a reinvigorated cultural calendar.
In the heart of the city’s Quadrilatero della Moda, on the corner of Via della Spiga and Via Senato, The Carlton stands as a soulful new expression of the city’s style. Reimagined by Lady Olga Polizzi with designers Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen, the €60-million restoration draws on the city’s creative spirit, blending Milanese restraint with bold palettes, refined materials and subtle Art Deco detail. Its seventy-one rooms and suites take a warm, contemporary approach to city living, from generous Family Rooms to Forte Suites such as the Scala Suite, named after our historic neighbour and opera house, and The Carlton Presidential Suite with sweeping vistas from its spacious private terrace.
Spiga highlights Fulvio Pierangelini’s philosophy of refined simplicity and reverence for seasonal ingredients, while Café Floretta presents a light-filled, botanical space for all-day dining. At The Carlton Bar, Salvatore Calabrese’s innovative cocktails capture the city’s iconic aperitivo rhythm, with a garden terrace to follow in Spring 2026. Completing the experience, the Irene Forte Spa, a 280-square-metre wellness sanctuary, offers a restorative escape with its Thermal & Relaxation Suite, sound beds, express Forte Vita Bar for quick hair and beauty treatments, and all-day fitness centre — a compelling choice for travellers seeking a moment of calm during the Winter Olympics bustle.
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The Olympic effect is always transformative. Host cities come alive with international visitors, world-class competitive events, and once-in-a-generation energy.
For those preferring an apartment-style setting, Rocco Forte House Milan offers spacious, beautifully designed residences moments from the hotel, perfect for families or small groups and supported by access to The Carlton’s facilities.
With the world’s attention turning to Milan, and the demand for accommodation set to rise, now is the time to start the conversation. Whether booking for individual clients, families or small groups, The Carlton and Rocco Forte House offer two characterful ways to experience the city during this extraordinary moment in its history.
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