Lounge Frog guide
Montale Exclusive Lounge vs Monteverdi Classic Lounge
Montale Exclusive Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.2/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for Monteverdi Classic Lounge. Montale Exclusive Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, space, food, wi-fi, workspace, cleanliness, views & light and exclusivity. Both are in Terminal 1 at MXP. Priority Pass gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Montale Exclusive Lounge | Monteverdi Classic Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | A1-A10 |
| Hours | 6 AM – 10 PM daily | 6 AM – 9:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Guests | Used by many airlines for business-class and elite passengers; Priority Pass and other card-network members bring guests per the card's allowance. Paid entry sold by SEA. | Card-network members bring guests per the card's allowance. Paid entry sold by SEA. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Montale Exclusive Lounge
- None
- Only Monteverdi Classic Lounge
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Montale Exclusive Lounge or Monteverdi Classic Lounge?
Montale Exclusive Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.2/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for Monteverdi Classic Lounge. Montale Exclusive Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, space, food, wi-fi, workspace, cleanliness, views & light and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Montale Exclusive Lounge and Monteverdi Classic Lounge?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Montale Exclusive Lounge and Monteverdi Classic Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Milan Malpensa Airport.
Which has showers, Montale Exclusive Lounge or Monteverdi Classic Lounge?
Montale Exclusive Lounge has 1 shower; Monteverdi Classic Lounge has 1 shower.