The Bellagio Center operates two separate buildings for convenings, the Frati and the Sfondrata. Each convening will be assigned to one of the buildings based on the convening dates selected.
Please note that offsite guests are not permitted to attend convenings at the Bellagio Center. The number of bedrooms represents the maximum number of participants and any related staff that we can accommodate during a convening.
The Frati
A 17th-century friary that has been fully modernized. Convenings in the Frati can accommodate up to 21 people, including 18 bedrooms in the Frati and 3 additional bedrooms a short walk from the main facility, all with private baths. The Frati meeting space includes meeting rooms, a dining room, and public informal gathering spaces.
The Sfondrata
A 16th-century building, with an adjacent tower of the same period and a dock house. The facility includes 22 bedrooms with private baths, meeting rooms, a dining room, and informal gathering spaces.
Room assignments are made prior to participant arrival. Changes may not be made once participants arrive. Rooms for people with limited mobility are available. If climbing stairs or walking uphill is difficult, please check the appropriate box in the registration form. Elevators are available in each building. We do not permit two participants to share a room to accommodate additional participants.
Spouses and Guests. As a matter of policy, convening participants are not permitted to bring spouses or partners to convenings.
Check–in time at the Center is between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Please note that staff are not available to welcome guests planning to arrive after 7:00 p.m. If participants arrive after 7:00 p.m. they will need to stay overnight at a hotel and arrive at the Center the following morning.
Check–out time from the bedrooms is by 8:30 a.m. Departures from the Center should be no later than 10:00 a.m.
Keys. Please leave the key on your room desk before you check out. We will be obliged to charge you € 100.00 for lost keys and flashlight replacement.
There are no radios or TV sets in the bedrooms.
Hairdryer. There is a hairdryer in every room.
Soap and shampoo are available in every room.
Laundry and Ironing facilities. There is a washing machine and dryer (along with washing liquid, an iron, and an ironing board).
Attire. Business casual is expected, and we ask that all participants are thoughtful about their attire to honor the tradition of the Bellagio Center. Jackets are encouraged for dinner. National dress is also welcome and encouraged.
Smoking is NOT allowed in any space indoors.
The Bellagio Center provides room and board without charge to participants for the duration of their convening. However, the Center cannot offer accommodations outside of the official convening dates. Please arrange hotel accommodation accordingly if you choose to arrive before or after your official invitation dates. Information about local hotels may be found at www.bellagiolakecomo.com, in guidebooks to Italy, or through a travel agent.
Meals. The Center provides three meals a day at fixed times — please design your agenda accordingly:
- Breakfast: served from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Lunch: served from 1:00 p.m. sharp (ending at 2:00 p.m.)
- Cocktails: served from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Dinner: served from 7:30 p.m. sharp (ending at 8:30 p.m.)
It is expected that all participants will attend every meal. Please inform your Bellagio Center Convening Coordinator at least 24 hours in advance if your entire group will be absent from any scheduled meal.
Based on the agenda and the logistics of the Center, there may be an opportunity to schedule a joint dinner between convening participants and the Bellagio Center residents to foster the cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas.
Coffee Breaks. Coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks, and cookies are always available.
Due to the staggered nature of attendees arriving at the Bellagio Center, it might be difficult to schedule agenda items on the day of arrival unless all attendees are scheduled to arrive at the Bellagio Center by lunch time. Check out from the Bellagio Center is by 10:00 a.m. on the final day, therefore no meeting sessions can be scheduled on that day.
Please note that both lunch and dinner are available on arrival day, while only breakfast is served on departure day.