Planning a team offsite in the hills above Lake Como? You need a room that fits your group, offers the right tech, and lets you break out into smaller sessions. Here are the two meeting-room options that actually deliver on those points.
Table of Contents
- Villino Rubini
- Spazio Como
- A quick fit check: group size, setting, and meeting format
- FAQ
- Conclusion
1. Villino Rubini
Villino Rubini is a private Art Nouveau estate in Brunate, set on four acres of beech forest. It offers five meeting spaces seating from 4 to 20, including a garden gazebo that seats seven for open-air discussions. The Dependance boardroom holds 20 people around a single table, perfect for a plenary session that needs focus without feeling cramped.
Because the estate is hired exclusively, your team has the whole house to itself. You can run a morning workshop in the Dependance, break for coffee in the garden, then reconvene in the villa dining room for a working lunch. The on-site Wi-Fi, heated pool, sauna and gym let you blend work with well-being, a blend that many corporate retreats crave.
The estate sleeps up to 19 guests in ten rooms, so a corporate retreat stays intimate yet fully equipped. The main limitation is overnight capacity: groups over 19 need nearby lodging.
Key Takeaway: Villino Rubini gives you a private, flexible setting with both indoor and outdoor meeting spaces for groups up to 20.
2. Spazio Como
Spazio Como is the Sheraton Lake Como Hotel’s multi-functional auditorium. Natural light floods the space, and the venue can host up to 350 guests. It is designed for large-scale gatherings such as product launches, conferences, or executive retreats that need a single, impressive hall.
The auditorium’s modular design lets you arrange seating in theater, classroom, or banquet style. On-site catering is handled by the hotel’s culinary team, and the adjacent Executive Lounge offers a quiet spot for small executive meetings of up to 12 people.
If you want smaller group work alongside the main session, ask the hotel which additional rooms are available on your dates.
Pro Tip: Use the Executive Lounge for your leadership huddles, then bring the whole group back to Spazio Como for the keynote.
A quick fit check: group size, setting, and meeting format
If your team is under 20 people and you value privacy, Villino Rubini’s boardroom and four breakout rooms let you run a full agenda without leaving the property. You can switch between indoor focus work and outdoor brainstorming in the garden gazebo, then end the day with a dinner for up to 100 guests under a marquee.
For groups larger than 100, Spazio Como’s 350-seat auditorium is the only venue on this shortlist that can accommodate everyone in a single hall. It works best for events where you need a single plenary space and can handle breakout sessions in a separate location.
Wi-Fi covers the whole estate, so teams can move between the house, the breakout rooms and the gardens.
Key Takeaway: Choose Villino Rubini for flexibility and privacy; choose Spazio Como when you need a single large hall.
FAQ
What is the maximum number of people that can attend a meeting at Villino Rubini?
The largest indoor space seats 20 in a boardroom layout, while the garden can host about 100 guests for an outdoor dinner under a tent.
Does Spazio Como offer catering?
Yes, the Sheraton provides in-house catering for both plated meals and buffet service, and the hotel’s kitchen can tailor menus to dietary needs.
Can I use both indoor and outdoor spaces in one day at Villino Rubini?
Absolutely; the estate’s schedule lets you start with a boardroom session, break for coffee in the garden, then finish with a dinner under the marquee.
Is audiovisual equipment available at Spazio Como?
The auditorium is equipped with a built-in sound system and projection screen; additional AV gear can be arranged through the hotel’s events team.
How do I book a private hire of Villino Rubini?
Contact the estate directly through the private estate rental guide and specify your dates, group size, and any wellness or studio needs.
Conclusion
For most team offsites, Villino Rubini offers the most adaptable mix of private meeting rooms and outdoor space. If you need a single hall for a large audience, Spazio Como is the clear alternative. Reach out to Villino Rubini to lock in dates and start shaping your agenda.
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