Private Office in a Coworking Space: What You Get
A coworking private office is a lockable, fully furnished room for you or your team inside a shared workspace. You get the privacy and security of your own office, combined with the facilities and professional community of the building around it.
Most businesses compare offices on desk count and monthly rent alone. That overlooks half the value. What sits beyond the door is usually where a private office in a coworking space outperforms a conventional lease.
What is a coworking private office?
It is effectively a private coworking space within a larger one. Your team has an enclosed room that nobody else uses, so equipment, monitors and confidential paperwork can stay overnight. Outside it, you share the building's meeting rooms, kitchen and breakout areas with other members, instead of furnishing and paying for them separately. Most operators sell these as private office memberships on rolling monthly terms rather than multi-year leases.
Behind the door
Every Our HQ private office includes a lockable door with member-only key access, desks and chairs for each person, unlimited high-speed WiFi, and all bills and utilities in one monthly price. There are no setup or fit-out fees, and you can move in from one week's notice.
Offices accommodate teams of 1 to 14, starting from £265 a month. Full pricing is on our private office space Glasgow page, and our guide to how much space your team needs helps with sizing.
Beyond the door
This is what most price comparisons miss, and the main reason to choose a coworking space with private office options over a standalone rental.
Discounted meeting rooms. Four themed meeting rooms on site (Art, Ideas, Record and Atlas) cover client pitches, interviews and workshops. Private office members receive 40% off every booking, so you only pay for a boardroom on the days you need one.
Phone booths. A quiet spot for a sales call or video interview without disrupting colleagues in your office.
Kitchen, lounge and breakout areas. Shared space for lunch, informal catch-ups or a change of scene, with nothing for you to furnish or maintain.
Day passes for visitors. Colleagues, contractors or clients in town for a day can use day passes rather than squeezing into your office.
A working community. Founders, freelancers and small businesses share the building, so referrals and introductions happen naturally. A standalone office cannot offer that network.
A Glasgow business address. 24 Fairley Street, Glasgow G51 2SN: a recognised postcode for your website, invoices and Google Business Profile.
Hot desk, dedicated desk, private office or traditional lease?
Hot desk. Any available seat on the shared floor. It's the most affordable and flexible option, ideal for freelancers who visit a few days a week, though you set up and pack down each time. See our co-working options.
Dedicated desk. Your own fixed dedicated desk on the open floor, with access to shared facilities, but no door for confidential conversations.
Coworking private office. Everything above plus your own lockable room, still on monthly terms with no fit-out costs. Two founders can even split one small office as a shared private office space.
Traditional lease. Your own premises, though usually unfurnished, with separate utility bills, no shared facilities and commitments that often run for years. For the contract detail, read serviced offices vs traditional leases.
A practical rule of thumb: once two or more of you work together most days, or you regularly take confidential calls, a private office usually repays its cost in focus and professionalism.
What to check before you sign
Private office spaces vary considerably between providers. When comparing coworking private office companies, confirm:
What the monthly price includes: WiFi, utilities and furniture, or paid add-ons?
How meeting rooms are charged, and whether members receive a discount.
The notice period, and whether you can scale up or down without re-signing.
Opening hours, and whether access suits your team's working pattern.
Setup fees or deposits that inflate the first month's cost.
Whether event spaces are available for launches, training days or larger gatherings.
Whether you can tour the space before committing.
Our HQ publishes its prices, charges no setup fees, works on monthly terms and offers a 20-minute tour with no obligation.
Looking for a coworking private office near me in Glasgow?
Our HQ is at 24 Fairley Street, Ibrox, three minutes' walk from Ibrox Subway, with easy access from the city centre, West End and South Side. We're open Monday to Friday 07:00 to 20:00 and Saturday 08:00 to 18:00.
Book a tour, call 0141 474 0997 or email hello@our-hq.com.
Frequently asked questions
What is a private office in a coworking space?
It is a lockable room for you or your team inside a shared workspace. You get your own furnished office with a door, and you also get access to the building's shared facilities, such as meeting rooms, phone booths, the kitchen and breakout areas.
What is the difference between a private office and a dedicated desk?
A dedicated desk is your own desk on an open, shared floor. A private office is an enclosed, lockable room for you or your team. Choose a private office if you need confidential calls, a quiet space for a team, or somewhere secure to leave equipment overnight.
Can private office members use the shared coworking areas?
Yes. At Our HQ, private office members can use the kitchen, lounge, breakout areas and phone booths, and can book the on-site meeting rooms at a discounted member rate.
Are meeting rooms included with a private office at Our HQ?
Meeting rooms are not free, but private office members get 40% off all bookings. There are four themed meeting rooms on site: Art, Ideas, Record and Atlas.
How much does a private office in a coworking space cost at Our HQ?
Private offices at Our HQ start from £265 a month for a single-desk office. Prices include high-speed WiFi, bills and utilities, furniture, kitchen access and discounted meeting rooms, with no setup fees.
Is Our HQ open 24/7?
No. Our HQ is open Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 20:00 and Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00. It is closed on Sundays.
How quickly can I move into a private office?
You can move in from one week's notice. Book a tour, choose the office that fits your team, sign a simple monthly agreement and move in.
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