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Are Meetings The New Office?

Here at StartWell, we think they are... sort of. It's been a couple of years since office workers in Toronto spent a good amount of time together doing things for the bulk of their days in the same physical space for a week at a time. In that time, a lot of people we know - friends, alumni and customers of StartWell, have thought deeply about their need to be comfortable whilst working. Most folks we know report from their desks at home eagerly awaiting social contact in real life... they've missed the fun they had working with their peers in an office before the pandemic but have also enjoyed being able to focus on tasks by themselves at home (the fortunate few with large dwellings and without kids stuck at home.) Our campus on King Street West was designed in 2017 to encourage both a social environment and optional privacy - and with the pandemic we've advanced that design by retooling and developing the meeting spaces we offer to book on demand. Blurring the lines between boutique hotel, board room and office, we now offer a range of meeting spaces on campus that come with everything you need for fun and productive collaboration sessions - from micro-roasted espresso to fiber Internet and turn-key video-conferencing. Despite what poorly pontificating business periodicals might print, this pandemic hasn't eliminated the need for an office - instead, it has prompted a questioning of the role offices play in our lives. The 'office' should be an on-demand collaborative place which is available to coworkers when they need it - giving them somewhere comfortable to find inspiration and community. Has the pandemic left your company without an office? We'd love for you to find one at StartWell in our meeting spaces - book anytime online and experience a new way to work.

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Meeting room rentals at StartWell in Toronto

Book any of our meeting rooms or venues on-demand for small or large company gatherings. We include presentation technology with complimentary barista service and a great vibe that your team will love.

  • The StartWell Event Studio

    The StartWell Event Studio

    The StartWell Event Studio

    Seating capacity: 150

    Purpose-built facility for high impact visual presentations, live-streams/broadcasts and memorable corporate events. Detached building with parking on-site, 2 washrooms, open concept kitchenette, flexible furnishing options for theatre/rows, workshops, cocktails, conferences and media shoots. Full AV package with professional theatrical lighting and mics, 4 massive projectors, PA and video conferencing plus white boards on wheels. Cinematic stage production optional.

    From $4,000.00 CAD
    From $4,000.00 CAD
  • Dedicated Offsite Venue

    Dedicated Offsite Venue

    Dedicated Offsite Venue

    Seating capacity: 100

    Unique private suite with its own retail access from King Street, lounge setup, open concept bar with cold storage, flexible furnishing options for theatre/rows, workshops, cocktails and conferences. Full AV package with professional stage lighting, 2 large connected TVs, mic packages, PA, video conferencing and 3 whiteboards on wheels. Cinematic stage production optional.

    From $2,500.00 CAD
    From $2,500.00 CAD
  • The Third Floor

    The Third Floor

    The Third Floor

    Seating capacity: 30

    Large suite perfect for large team sessions - exposed brick and high ceilings combined with large West facing windows. Three 6-person breakout rooms included, plus open concept lounge and 2 washrooms. 4 large connected TVs with video conferencing and white boards on walls.

    From $1,000.00 CAD
    From $1,000.00 CAD
  • Innovation Lab

    Innovation Lab

    Innovation Lab

    Seating capacity: 50

    Large whitewashed standalone space with retail entrance featuring an open concept kitchenette, two washrooms, on site parking plus flexible seating setups - from cocktail to conference tables to row seating available. Large projector with video conferencing, 2 whiteboards on wheels and large windows facing South and East.

    From $2,500.00 CAD
    From $2,500.00 CAD
  • The Loft

    The Loft

    The Loft

    Seating capacity: 20

    Large top floor board room overlooking King Street with internal lounge, washroom and common tables plus 5 large windows facing South and West. 2 Connected TVs, video conferencing, 5 white boards, exposed brick and lots of natural light. 

    From $400.00 CAD
    From $400.00 CAD
  • Level Up

    Level Up

    Level Up

    Seating capacity: 13

    Bright, lofty board room on the second floor of our main building overlooking our cafe and King Street below. With a large connected TV, video conferencing, massive white board, exposed brick and plenty of natural light.

    From $300.00 CAD
    From $300.00 CAD
  • The Green Room

    The Green Room

    The Green Room

    Seating capacity: 10

    Cosy meeting room with mixed lounge and meeting table - on the second floor of our main building. With a large connected TV, video conferencing, 2 white boards, exposed brick and 2 West-facing windows.

    From $300.00 CAD
    From $300.00 CAD
  • JPEG

    JPEG

    JPEG

    Seating capacity: 10

    A comfy board room featuring exposed brick at the back of the first floor in our main building.  With a large connected TV, video conferencing and 3 white boards.

    From $200.00 CAD
    From $200.00 CAD
  • Cube

    Cube

    Cube

    Seating capacity: 10

    A glass-enclosed board room next to the cafe on the first floor of our main building.  With a large connected TV, video conferencing, white board and privacy blinds.

    From $200.00 CAD
    From $200.00 CAD
  • Fast Forward

    Fast Forward

    Fast Forward

    Seating capacity: 4

    A cosy exposed brick meeting room on the first floor of our main building near the library. With a connected TV, large white board and window.  

    From $50.00 CAD
    From $50.00 CAD
  • Patio

    Patio

    Patio

    Seating capacity: 6

    An intimate board room just past the cafe on the first floor of our main building, across from our common hot desk workspace.  With a large connected TV, white board and sliding glass doors.

    From $150.00 CAD
    From $150.00 CAD
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