Executive Area Lounge Hospitality Critic Review
Introduction
The Executive Area is a popular hospitality facility, situated in the Monte Mario Stand. In essence, the package is similar to the Piazza Italia facility except the match seating is closer to the 22m as opposed to being seated centrally.
Location
The main stand in the Stadio Olimpico is the Tribuna Monte Mario, which is named after the Monte Mario hill in the NW of Rome. The stand is side-on to the action and has a capacity of 16,500 out of a stadium capacity of 70,634.
Facility/Décor
The suite is a standard functional space, with direct access to your seats in the stadium.
Private Tables
Branded corporate round tables are provided but guests may be required to share a table. Please note that seating after the match is casual.
Admission
The seats are located in an excellent section of the Monte Mario Stand, that being Tribuna D’Onore Laterale (The Lateral Honour Stand). These are prime seats situated close to the 22m line, in the equivalent of the Middle Tier. More impressively the D’Onore is split into small exclusive outdoor areas (which the Italians refer to as “boxes”, Palchi Laterale), which allow groups of 8 guests to have their own mini-bar during the match and a small TV screen! There is a surcharge applied for groups requiring box-seating of approx. €50 per person. Alternatively, you will have excellent seats in the D’Onore Laterale.
View of the pitch
Catering
The hospitality facility opens 2 hrs before kick-off, which is not a great deal of time for reception and lunch, which is a pity considering the efforts made to present the hospitality. Lunch consists of a buffet showcasing local and classic Italian cuisine. Coffee is served during half-time and post-match traditional patisserie is served.
Drinks
A glass of Prosecco is offered on arrival and local wines are served during lunch. Draught beers are served to your seats during the match, which is a nice touch. Drinks are available post-match for 60 minutes. Please note that there is no Prosecco served after the reception and there are no spirits.
Service
Service is left to the waiting staff, there is not a formal hostess service.
Entertainment
There are no guest speakers however there is an opportunity to meet a couple of past Italian players.
Audio-Visual
There are a few TV monitors in elevated locations in the suite, and of course a small monitor in your private seating “box” if you choose to upgrade.
Car Parking
Car park passes are provided on a 1:4 basis.
Ratings
Understand our scoring
62 / 100
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| Total | 62/100 |
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Paul Terry (62)
Hospitality Critic Reviewer
