Eclectic boutique hotel living at its finest

Aethos Milan (formerly known as “The Yard”) is a special jewel of a boutique hotel. The Milanese property was founded by Alessandro Mario Cesario, an avid antique collector, art enthusiast and global traveler, and subsequently purchased by the Aethos chain in 2021. Alessandro’s passion for travel and love of eclectic memorabilia live on in every corner of this unique and passion-driven, somewhat-eccentric establishment. The hotel has an essence that makes you feel as though the world has paused with an astounding collection of vintage Louis Vuitton leather travel trunks, art pieces and period furniture: stunning accents proving testament to Alessandro’s passion for travel. As you nestle into one of the countless seating areas of this special corner of Milan, history pours into your soul and awakens thoughts of a kinder time.

The hotel boasts 32 wondrous rooms, each of which is uniquely designed and adorned with fabulous furnishings from around the globe, celebrating notably masculine themes of the day, from safari to rugby, destined to awaken the senses of the weary traveler. The lobby is a breathtaking combination of interesting and sinfully comfortable velvet wingback chairs, Chesterfield buttoned leather sofas, mahogany tables, and numerous seating areas styled with vintage furniture that deviates from the minimalistic nature of contemporary Italian design. Aethos Milan is a celebration of the late 1800s style. If the artifacts could talk, the conversations would be filled with tales of luxurious oceanic and Orient Express rail expeditions of yesteryear.

If you have the pleasure of visiting this establishment, be sure to visit our friend Frederico at the bar, for Italy’s finest Negroni. When you sit there and gently sip on one of their world-famous Negronis, there is a sense that time has surely stopped.

Aethos Milano’s bartender Frederico’s signature Negroni cocktail recipe. 

1. Pour over ice made with “Aqua Naturalle” (still water)

2. Equal parts of :