— Italian luxury hotel operator Rocco Forte Hotels has unveiled the second iteration of its Rocco Forte House concept, located in the heart of Milan’s Quadrilatero shopping district. Eleven apartments located inside a 19th-century building on Via Manzoni 46 were designed by award-winning London-based designers Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen, in collaboration with Rocco Forte Hotels director of Olga Polizzi. Inside the carefully curated homes, the contemporary is harmoniously imbued with the past.
Lacquered wall accents, upscale Italian fabrics, bespoke furniture, kitchens by Italian design firm and poetically sculpted Venetian glass lighting are a testament to Italian design. In one of the main suites, refined stucco and frescoed ceilings with sculpted cherubs and a couple in an embrace are a sentimental nod to the artistry of the 1800s. A rooftop terrace and designated bar area afford guests a privileged view of the golden Madonnina statue perched at the top of the Cathedral’s spire.
Some apartments are outfitted with terraces, planted with flowers already in bloom. The first Rocco Forte House concept was built in Piazza di Spagna with five palatial private apartments within an 18th-century palazzo situated with a view of the Spanish Steps. Those have access to the spa, the bars and restaurants of the nearby Hotel de la Ville.
Rocco Forte Hotels management told WWD that Milan is lacking luxury residences with five-star concierge service to accommodate a growing wa.