We've been using Workplace as our offices for a while, having upgraded from their reserved desk service. We are a relatively young boutique tax advisory and accountancy firm. This is a superb place to develop and grow a business. The team are very friendly and can't do enough to help you day to day. The facilities are high class and my clients are always impressed when they visit. And the coffee… its some of the best I've had. What I really enjoy is that Workplace focus on, well… work! "Co-working spaces" tend to be aimed for a young demographic, focusing on the social side of things (free beer seems great on paper, not so much in execution). Don't get me wrong, the social aspect at Workplace is strong but if you want a place to get your head down and concentrate, it also ticks these boxes. This makes it excellent for professionals especially. Highly recommended!
We hosted a rebrand party at Workplace. Adrian, Louise and Jane made sure the event ran as smoothly as possible. Guests were happy with food and drink constantly being available to them, the seating was setup in a way that really complimented the type of event we were hosting and the decor of the place is amazing, so much so that every person upon arrival mentioned how nice it was. I can't recommend Workplace highly enough and will be holding more event there in the future as well as using the services for meetings and desk space.
Worked here for the week whilst on contract. Really impressed with the quality of the facilities and how friendly everyone was. The flexibility of the memberships is perfect if your work fluctuates like mine. Will definitely be back!
Workplace is fabulous. We have been here for over a year now and as our business has grown, there has been the flexibility to expand on the space we have. The team here are always incredibility helpful and supportive of the work we do. Workplace is definitely not a faceless corporate environment, something that was important for us. The actual look and feel of the place is superb, as is the professional welcome and running of the place. Simply put, the team at Workplace are great and they make us look good when we have colleagues and clients visit. All in all, a great place to work!
Love working from here. An affordable, flexible and stylish working space with a professional atmosphere and a great team who are very welcoming and always go that extra mile to help. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Excellent place. Staff are so friendly and attentive, and its a real pleasure coming to work each day. Really great vibe going on, with lots of options depending on if you want a quiet desk, separate meeting room or a comfortable area to meet clients.
Workplace is a fantastic place to work and hold events/workshops. The business I work for use Workplace on a very regular basis. The team are friendly, professional and nothing is too much trouble. If hosting an event/workshop they ensure things run seamlessly from start to finish. As a co working space, its full of fantastic businesses, with lots of opportunities to network and share ideas in a professional environment. They have fab coffee and biscuits too!
I needed a room very last minute and Workplace were brilliant, they provided me with a meeting room for the day and made it an extremely easy process. A quick professional phone call, a room that matched my requirements in a great location and short distance form the station for C level management. Payment was made on the day of the booking and everything ran smoothly! I would recommend them for their service, customer care and great price. Thank you!
The workplace owners were one of the first in Manchester that took the initiative to create a Co-Working space that that was warm and welcoming, and would allow companies to thrive in a professional environment. Others have followed and failed since. For a shared office company, this is simply one of the best in the city. Run by a great team that will always look to support any business big or small. The atmosphere is incredibly friendly and ideal for businesses/client meetings and events.If you need office/meeting space, look here first.
I've been using the hot desking on the flexible membership for almost 6 months now. Before deciding to work here, I had visited all of the shared offices I could find across Manchester City Centre and Workplace was the place I liked the most.Workplace is great because if you really want to get your head down, you can get on with some serious work. There's also a really great community of people who work here, so socially it's really good too. Come take a look around and then take them up of their offer of a free trial day and see what you think!
Lovely co-working space with meeting rooms to suit any size team or give a bit of privacy. Really nice interiors and a variety of styles in work space - informal or banks of desks. Can't fault the steady supplier of sweets either!
Really helpful team and love the flexibility in their membership packages. I signed up to the "credits in advance" package and the team are telling me it's a much more productive and professional space to meet in town than Starbucks!
Great place to work from, hold a meeting or for an informal get together. Very classy , very convenient for public transport and parking and the staff can't do enough for you. Would highly recommend this place, we are back for a team meeting soon!! Keep up the good work guys...
Great location in Central Manchester. I really like the atmosphere in The Workplace. Used to hold workshops, the room had all the facilities I needed and the room was already set up on my arrival. Delegates arrival was welcoming and professional.
Fantastic space that I use on a very regular basis (and have for 3 years now). The guys who run it are very friendly, always accommodating of any requests and it's in a very convenient location. Highly recommend.
My company hosted an event at Workplace last week and it was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. Ciara and the team were more than helpful, friendly and accommodating in the run up to the event. On the day, things went smoothly and we were very impressed with the place - ideal location, modern and very well designed. Photos do not do it justice. Oh... and their biscuit selection is exceptional. It was a real pleasure to work alongside Workplace and we are looking forward to future projects :). Can't recommend them enough!
What an amazing space!! So well laid out for drinks and food. Beautifully decorated and so clean. Such a fabulous idea and love the panelled wall where the toilets are hidden. Clever design and very welcoming.Would highly recommend xxx
A quite exceptional facility on the 4th floor of the beautifully restored historic Churchgate building just opposite the Palace Theatre. Workplace is a 5 star hotel of plush work offices, presentation suites, meeting rooms, work stations and breakout areas, staffed by an outstanding team of experienced, amenable and total professionals. A small business need never rent bland, generic, dysfunctional ever again in Manchester. This place is the epitome of the Northern Powerhouse. Flawless.
What an amazing space!! So well laid out for drinks and food. Beautifully decorated and so clean. Such a fabulous idea and love the panelled wall where the toilets are hidden. Clever design and very welcoming.Would highly recommend xxx
Great place for team brainstorming as well as individual working. Nice setting and perfectly situated in the city! Staff are really helpful and relaxed
Visited Workplace for a workshop. Easy to find and professionally run. Light, bright contemporary space with a cheeky nod to the traditional architecture. Comfortable furniture, plenty of workspaces, quiet and friendly. Plus a fantastic selection of free teas and coffees - what's not to love? Highly recommend as a city-centre meeting space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Hot Desking
Offices
Dedicated Desks
Meeting Rooms
Corporate Membership
How can I join?
To join as a hot desk, business lounge or corporate member you can just turn up and register with us on your first day, although we do recommend you call or email first if you know when you are coming so we can make sure we are free to show you around. To rent an office please telephone or drop a note through our contact form and we shall be in touch ASAP to discuss your requirements and book a showround.
Do I have to show my membership card each time I visit?
Yes as it also acts as your access key.
Can I print or copy and how much is it?
You can print and scan directly to our machine.
As a member we include up to 50 copies a month and after that it is 5p for a black and white copy and 10p for a colour copy. You can pay £10 a month for up to 5000 black and white copies or 2,500 colour copies.
Is there anywhere to store my bike?
Of course there is- we have use of the bike storage, showers and lockers in the basement.
You need a pass key which we will provide for you free of charge.
What are the opening times?
Hotdesks and Business Lounge are open 6am- 10pm. Dedicated desks and offices are 24/7 you just need to Just us know if you need access out of regular business hours so we can let security know not to lock you in! Our office is manned between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
What if I am a member but the hot desk area is full?
On the rare occasion this may happen we can not guarantee a particular desk or space for our hot desk members. This is the service we provide for our dedicated desk members. You are welcome to utilise our business lounge for casual working or ask one of our team re: dedicated desk membership.
How does the 12 day pass work?
You can use your 12 day pass on any 12 days in a calendar month. Unused days cannot be held over or transferred to other months.
What is the difference between hotdesk and dedicated desks?
With hotdesk membership you can just grab a seat and work anywhere within the hotdesk and business lounge area. Dedicated desks give you a dedicated space which is all your own with a locker.
Will I have to sign a contract?
One of our major benefits it that we don't believe in you needing to sign for long term contracts.
For private offices a one months rent security deposit is required and all rent is collected one month in advance. All payments are for a full calendar month so if you join us on 14th August you will be required to pay a months security deposit and six weeks advance rent to take you to the end of September. Your membership will then cease on 30th September. However if you wish to continue your membership you will be required to pay for Octobers membership by 25th August and then the 25th of every proceeding month to ensure that your membership continues. If your membership is not paid by this date we will actively sell your space for occupation the day after your membership expires.
Can I have my post directed here?
Yes! as a member you can use our address and we will do post runs so if you need anything posting just let us know.
You can also take a membership which is just a postal address for £49 per month plus the cost of forwarding post and parcels or £59 a month to have this service plus your registered address here.
What is the difference between hotdesk and dedicated desks?
With hotdesk membership you can just grab a seat and work anywhere within the hotdesk and business lounge area. Dedicated desks give you a dedicated space which is all your own with a locker.
What about when I need a meeting room?
You can book these at our concierge. We book meeting rooms of all sizes for morning or afternoon slots. Members receive a 20% discount on the cost of room hire.
Can I book for a full day?
You can book these at our concierge. We book meeting rooms of all sizes for morning or afternoon slots.
Can I order food?
We can provide catering for meeting provided we have 24 hours notice of your requirements. There is also a sandwich shop on the ground floor and a Pret and Philpotts sandwich shop plus many other cafes and restaurants close by.
How many people can you accommodate?
We have rooms from 2 people interviews to 40 people theatre style and 120 for evening and weekend business events.
Do you have wi-fi and presentation equipment included?
Yes, included is wi-fi access, refreshments and presentation equipment along with any adaptor you may need. Adaptors are available to borrow from the reception.
How many of our staff can use Workplace?
As many as you would like, this is the advantage of our corporate membership package. We ask that no more than 4 people at a time please and if you do have more to book a meeting room at the appropriate charge.
Can we bring guests?
You may bring up to 3 guests into the business lounge for up to a two hour period. For meeting rooms as many as people as you wish may use the meeting room whilst you have this booked.
