With the arrival of summer, Giardino Cordusio and Swarovski unveil a unique collaboration, transforming the elegant bistro and cocktail bar nestled within the inner courtyard of the luxury Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá into a vibrant destination filled with light, colour, and creativity. Adorned with fresh décor in lively pastel hues, Café Swarovski promises a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of Milan.
From June through the end of September, Swarovski’s creativity and innovation come to life through an immersive experience that seamlessly blends design with contemporary hospitality. Inspired by the House’s distinctive savoir-faire and the carefree spirit of summer, the collaboration invites guests into a world where luxury and lifestyle meet.
Massimo La Greca, General Manager of Swarovski Italy, commented: “Milan is a strategically important destination for Swarovski, thanks to its unique ability to attract creativity, design, and innovation on a global scale. Through initiatives connected to the city’s most significant cultural moments, we continue to create meaningful and distinctive experiences. Our collaboration with Giardino Cordusio and Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá is a natural extension of this journey, bringing together Swarovski’s creative universe with the excellence of luxury hospitality. This project perfectly embodies our LUXignite strategy through a vision that increasingly connects retail with lifestyle and experience. We want every guest to discover not just a beautiful setting, but an unforgettable moment in the heart of a city that inspires us every day.”
Francesco Cappucci, Cluster Director of Operations at Sunset Hospitality Group, added: “We are delighted to welcome Swarovski to Giardino Cordusio through a collaboration that perfectly reflects our vision for contemporary hospitality: creating immersive experiences that bring together design, lifestyle, and social connection in one of Milan’s most iconic settings. This transformation is more than an aesthetic intervention—it represents a new way to experience summer in the heart of the city.”
The collaboration is a natural continuation of the relationship between Swarovski and Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá, which began during the 2025 festive season, when Swarovski crystals illuminated the hotel’s interiors and Christmas decorations, creating a dazzling holiday atmosphere.
Throughout the collaboration, the inner courtyard of Giardino Cordusio is completely transformed into Café Swarovski, creating a contemporary urban oasis in the heart of Milan.
From the entrance to the lounge areas, every detail immerses guests in the world of Swarovski. Bespoke seating, custom-designed fabrics, and carefully curated decorative elements transform Giardino Cordusio into one of the city’s brightest and most distinctive summer destinations. Completing the experience is a dedicated photo spot, designed to capture the unmistakable atmosphere of Café Swarovski.
The experience continues at the table with an exclusive food and beverage offering created especially for Café Swarovski. Throughout the collaboration, guests can enjoy Crystal Clear, the House’s signature cocktail, crafted with Brugal Rum, passion fruit, Martini Bianco, chrysanthemum and vanilla cordial, and served with a striking diamond-shaped ice cube embossed with the Swarovski emblem.
The cocktail experience is complemented by a refined selection of petite pâtisserie, macarons, and seasonal summer desserts, served on the iconic Rosenthal for Swarovski porcelain collection, transforming every indulgent moment into an elegant and contemporary experience.
Open daily from lunchtime through aperitivo and after-dinner drinks, with a menu featuring refreshing cocktails and light dishes, Giardino Cordusio, through this Swarovski takeover, introduces a new lifestyle destination and establishes itself as Milan’s ultimate summer hotspot.
About Swarovski
Masters of Light Since 1895
Swarovski creates beautifully crafted products of exceptional quality that bring joy and celebrate individuality.
Founded in Austria in 1895, the company designs, manufactures, and sells the world’s finest crystals, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewellery and accessories, home décor, and crystal solutions for the automotive industry.
The Swarovski Crystal Business operates in more than 140 countries, with 2,300 Swarovski boutiques and approximately 18,600 employees worldwide. Together with its sister companies, Swarovski Optik and Tyrolit, it forms the Swarovski Group.
Responsibility towards people and the planet has always been at the heart of Swarovski’s heritage. Today, the company is committed to sustainability, circular innovation, diversity, inclusion, and self-expression, while the Swarovski Foundation supports organisations that create positive social and environmental impact.
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