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Two new Rochon-designed suites debut at Four Seasons Hotel Milano
Four Seasons Hotel Milano has unveiled two new high-profile suites designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, adding fresh energy to the property’s wider transformation. The launch follows last summer’s major restyling of the hotel’s 118 rooms and suites, which reintroduced Rochon’s signature approach while paying tribute to Milan’s design legacy. The new Presidential Suite and Designer Suite are positioned as standout accommodations that blend the building’s history with contemporary Italian craftsmanship. Together, they reinforce the hotel’s role in the city’s luxury hospitality scene at the intersection of fashion, design, and lifestyle.
The newly introduced Presidential Suite is presented as the hotel’s flagship accommodation, spanning 177 square metres (1,905 square feet) in a dedicated wing within the private courtyard. Its design balances an avant-garde sensibility with historic details, including a wooden ceiling and a black marble fireplace, while layering tactile materials such as wool, bouclé, leather, and wood. Art and collectibles are integral to the suite’s identity: the collection includes four engravings by Giampietro Zanotti depicting details from a ceiling fresco originally painted by Pellegrino Tibaldi and Niccolò Abbati for Palazzo Poggi in Bologna. A curated library of artistic objects further anchors the residential feel, featuring pieces by Paola Paronetto and Federica Bubani, alongside Murano glass vases and objects, and porcelain and gold leaf installations by Italian ceramist Arianna De Luca.
Functionality is equally central to the suite’s positioning, with a private kitchen and a large living area designed to support both leisure and hosted occasions. The spatial planning connects the bedroom, dressing room, and bathroom into a coherent, intimate sequence, separated from the living room in a way that mirrors a private residence rather than a conventional hotel layout. In the bathroom, Breccia Calacatta marble with distinctive red and aubergine veining and a geometric floor treatment create a contemporary statement that remains aligned with the suite’s material narrative. Finishing touches lean into Italian sourcing, with linens by Frette and textiles by Rubelli, while an integrated cocktail bar with a counter, wine storage, and dedicated equipment underlines the suite’s use case for private dinners, aperitifs, and business meetings.
The second new accommodation, the Designer Suite, is conceived as a tribute to contemporary Italian design in a brighter, more urban format. Measuring 91 square metres (979 square feet), the suite is defined by iconic oval windows that bring in natural light and articulate the bedroom, living area, and workspace as distinct yet connected zones. The living room is designed to flex for an additional guest or family use through a foldaway bed, supported by an elegant bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. The materials and references aim to capture the spirit of Italian design from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, with nods to Zanotta, Gio Ponti, and Fornasetti, including the brand’s recognizable framed porcelain plates integrated into the storytelling.
A warm, refined atmosphere is built through wooden floors, custom-made carpets, and Frette sheets, while a large Carrara marble bathroom with a deep bathtub targets guests looking for a more indulgent in-room experience. Near the bedroom, a library inspired by Charlotte Perriand introduces a more architectonic, functional dimension, reinforcing the idea of a liveable pied-à-terre rather than a purely decorative suite. Across the redesigned suite collection, the hotel has also preserved and elevated original marble in bathrooms through redesigned sinks, while continuing local artisan traditions with custom-made woodwork. Positioned alongside existing signature accommodations such as the Fresco and Renaissance Suites, the new Presidential Suite and Designer Suite are intended to strengthen the unity between private and shared spaces, continuing Rochon’s approach of renewing the building while respecting its heritage.
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