"What a day it would be to share" (The Moody Blues)…read more Shared office space is a pretty recent phenomenon; it became a serious option for the business world around 20 years ago. Its pretty popular and common today, and the Hartford market is no exception. Upward Hartford occupies 34,000 square feet up on the 17th floor. The views of downtown are terrific, and it offers members a ton of opportunities to "connect, collaborate and create with fellow innovators...in a communal setting". The shared workspace and co-working universe offers a lot of choices. Multiple membership options exist, like Private offices, single desks in a specific location, open desks in a co-working space. You can even get a one-day "flex desk" spot for just $35. And if you need a big space for training or a networking event, they have some amazing options as spiffy as any training classroom you have ever seen with modernisitic furniture and full AV services. It's a very cool concept and Upward Hartford executes it perfectly.

I attended an event at the space last night and really enjoyed getting a look at Upward. I've been…read moreto co-working spaces in NYC and this definitely gives me that large city feel while maintaining elements of intimacy. The rooms upstairs are all named to inspire: Success and Audacity are the two I remember. There's an open layout on the mezzanine with several places for small groups which would be great for meetings. It's $1200/month for office space but you can get a day pass for $35 and it gives you access to all the amenities. If you work on the go and don't have an office or if you have a team and want space to connect, this is an option. Conveniently Located around the block from the XL center and next to the Hartford Stage.

The staff at the downtown Regus location are always politely, friendly and most helpful. They are…read moreprofessional and quick to reply to any request I have. All my day-office experience have been superb.

From the owner: For more than 30 years, we've helped businesses find the right way to work by creating the perfect…read moreworkspace for their people. Our extensive network of locations enables companies of all sizes to work wherever and however they need, being part of a global business community of 2.5 million people.We believe in giving businesses choice, flexibility, and access to a thriving community. We create bright, inspiring workspaces that can be customized to individual needs within consistently professional environments. Our office space, coworking environments, business lounges, and meeting rooms come with everything taken care of. Experienced, friendly teams organize all the details and services so people can be more productive and stay focused on what's important.Our office products also offer a benefits program with exclusive discounts and bespoke procurement support, ensuring businesses have access to tailored solutions that enhance their efficiency and value.Our flexibility sets us apart. Everything we do is on flexible terms, so businesses can effortlessly scale as needs change and take on workspace that's right for them today and tomorrow, wherever they need to be. By building a global network of workspaces, we enable businesses to work closer to home, closer to clients, and closer to new opportunities.

Can we say this is a small business owner's, hmmm, teenage dream?!…read more We received an impromptu opportunity to visit the space for the day and partake in discussions with the co-owner, an amazing photog and branding expert, a baker, Chief Inspiration Officer extraordinaire and Podcaster!!! The information and connectivity that we experienced today in an environment that encourages creativity, laughter, and a major exchange of energy, while focusing and honing in on your career goals, has been priceless. This could be our new home away from home! We've commandeered the coffee station and the furniture and work spaces make working on your business feel so good and comfortable. Thank you for the boost to our motivation Anissa and team!! And more than hearts (insider).

From the owner: West Hartford Coworking is a flexible coworking space on the edge of the West End in West Hartford,…read moreCT, built for freelancers, remote workers, and small teams who are over working from home or noisy cafés. Our bright, professional space offers hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, and conference rooms with fast Wi-Fi, printing, comfy seating, and convenient parking. We run on a self-service, self-bookable, 24/7 model: browse plans, buy a day pass, or reserve a meeting room online in minutes, then use secure keyless entry to come in whenever you work best—early mornings, late nights, or weekends. No receptionist, no key pickup, no hassle. Members enjoy a welcoming, community-focused vibe with networking events, meetups, and perks with local wellness and food partners. Whether you need a quiet spot to focus, a professional place to meet clients, or a reliable home base away from home, West Hartford Coworking makes it easy to get more done on your schedule.

Office Manager is very polite she goes out of her way to help you with whatever you need. Office…read morespace is very affordable with great services. Beautiful building!

Overly priced rental spot, they like to hide extra fees so make sure you look at bill every month…read more I would have to call and complain about why didn't get charge printing fee, coffee fee, ect. M The place is nice, because it's new. However, the hidden fees and increase in rent is ridiculous! I remember initially they said they would have a barista and cafe in there. That was 2018-2019 and still none in there.

Spaces Works West Hartford and Regus West Hartford (its parent company) are two places you should…read morebe VERY careful before signing a contract with them. Despite a system that has an automated payment process, they have continuously charged external fees that are not applicable not only to me but to numerous other businesses / people who have rented a space from them. I would not recommend this space to any one or any company who is not willing to take on the headache of proving week in and week out that their bill is wrong without any real, effective support.

From the very beginning of my engagement, I have experienced consistent issues with being…read moreovercharged. Most recently, after switching locations, I received an unexpected bill. I have attempted to contact this location to discuss and resolve this discrepancy, however, the responses I have received indicate a clear lack of careful reading and listening, as my emails are frequently not addressed in their entirety. I have now received an automated legal notice demanding payment within five days before legal action is taken. I want to be clear that I am prepared to pursue all necessary avenues to address these issues. Given these ongoing problems with overcharging and the consistent breakdown in communication, I will never again sign on with Regus in any location. The communication has been consistently terrible, and it appears there is a complete lack of care regarding client concerns. For anyone considering be cautious they're affordable at times, but not worth a headache. Certainly if you sign on with this company, make sure you have all your documentations and do everything in writing. This company currently needs to refund me some money from a different location and because I removed my credit card due to being consistently overcharged a month after month they are now requesting it back in order to refund me some of that money but I am so concerned with giving them my credit card again that I will just take the loss. UPDATE *** Beware... I am still currently fighting being inappropriately charged for a retainer fee that I was never made aware of and even when I became aware of the fine print on my own eventually I had to remove my card temporarily due to being overcharged and they still want charge me for that, even though they never dealt with the issue! They have threatened to report me to the credit bureau and litigation multiple times repeated emails to stress you out! Info to know: There are consumer lawsuits and class actions historically and as recently as 2024 that involve Regus / Regus Management Group / IWG -- particularly over billing, auto-renewals, and contract issues. Those sorts of cases are the exact type of context that could make a class-action lawyer interested in new similar claims. 2. Regus appears to respond to consumer complaints in a standard way (threaten collections / credit reporting / litigation) -- a common business practice to collect disputed balances. That doesn't automatically make the charge valid; it just means you should document everything and act fast. (Consumer complaint threads and BBB listings show this pattern.)

The girl at the front desk was extremely rude! She was visibly she annoyed she had to remove her…read moreheadphones to assist me. Terrible first impression.

Out of approximately fifteen restaurants. only one is back open after the pandemic. The food court…read morehas oodles of tables and chairs without the people to sit on them. A poke/sushi restaurant was serving lunch from 11am to 2 pm . Ajalo, a salad bar/grain bowl spot will reopen next Tuesday. Over ten or so stalls are empty as f... Hopefully, next month more will reopen. The food court was very successful previously, often packed like sardines!

Great space and friendly, accommodating staff. Went for the first time to use the open seating this…read moreweek as I was waiting for internet to be installed at home. It's a great location, nice atmosphere, and thoughtful amenities.

YARDwork is the best coworking space I've been to and really takes current safety precautions…read moreseriously. Very flexible on day-to-day scheduling as well!