The Alberts x Sonato Advantage
From Alberts boardrooms to the streets of Milano, work doesn’t stop – it simply evolves.
As an Alberts Member, your access extends far beyond Auckland. Through the Sonato Global Alliance, you unlock a curated network of premium private clubs and hospitality-led workspaces across the world’s leading cities.
These aren’t casual co-working spaces. They’re elevated, design-led environments – spaces that reflect the same standard you experience at Alberts.
In Milan, your base is Aethos – a boutique hotel and private members’ club in the heart of the city. Expect refined lounges, professional workspaces, meeting amenities and thoughtfully curated social spaces. Work there by day. Connect over cocktails by night.
Planning your next overseas trip? Speak to Concierge and we’ll ensure your Sonato access is activated before you land.
With that sorted, here’s how to spend 24 hours in Milan – balanced, intentional, and unmistakably Italian.
MORNING
7:30 am – Breakfast at Pavé: A local favourite bakery-café where Milanese start their day. Fresh pastries, excellent coffee, and a relaxed vibe to set the tone.
8:30 am – Morning at the Duomo: Arrive early to beat the crowd. Wander the piazza and then head up to the Duomo rooftop terraces for sweeping city views.
9:30 am – Architectural Wander at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II: Historic shopping arcade with jaw-dropping 19th-century architecture and luxury boutiques.
Quick Tip: Snap a photo of your reflection in the bull mosaic floor – locals say it brings good travel luck.
LUNCH
1:00 pm – Trattoria Masuelli San Marco: one of Milan’s oldest, most beloved trattorie – classic ossobuco, risotto alla Milanese, and robust Italian wines.
Or
Latteria San Marco: Seasonal Italian dishes, elegant yet relaxed.
AFTERNOON
2:30 pm – Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper: One of the world’s iconic masterpieces – see it at Santa Maria delle Grazie.
4:00 pm – Brera & Fashion District: Wander Brera’s cobblestone streets – galleries, bookstores, artisan shops. Visit Pinacoteca di Brera for Renaissance masterpieces.
5:30 pm – Espresso at Marchesi 1824: Historic Milanese pastry house with elegant interiors.
EVENING
6:30 pm – Aperitivo in Navigli: Head to the canal district as the sky turns gold.
Top picks:
• Mag Cafè – creative cocktails by the water
• Ugo Milano – relaxed, local vibe
• La Prosciutteria Navigli – meats, cheeses, wine
DINNER
8:30 pm – Ratanà: Modern Milanese with local flair.
Or
Osteria del Binari: Rustic, candlelit, effortlessly Italian.
10:30 pm – Blue Note Milano: world-class jazz.
The Alberts Standard – Wherever You Go
In Milan – and across every Sonato city – your experience remains consistent: elevated, considered, and hospitality-led.
Wherever you travel, you’re not starting from scratch.
You’re already a Member.