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Hot Desking - Manchester

Are you looking for a hot desk? Manchester coworking spaces from Colony give you access to meaningfully designed areas to focus your attention and improve your working week. Discover our Floating Desk Memberships now for a productive, impactful and energetic start to every day.

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Hot desking tailored to you

If you like to work on the go, and fit your job around your life, the simple solution is to hot desk. Manchester is a bustling hub of activity, and a great place to be inspired. Our Floating Desks are designed for solo workers or small teams of 2-4 people. Sign up with Colony to access a range of impressive benefits at low exclusive rates:

  • A choice of six purposefully designed coworking locations
  • Onsite networking events and workshops
  • A registered business address

  • High speed internet
  • Premium tea and coffee to fuel your day

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What you get when you hot desk

When you work from one of our coworking spaces, you get more than just a hot desk space. Manchester is home to six beautifully designed serviced offices that all come with the following features included in your Floating Desk plan:
All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Utilities, service charge and buildings insurance are included as standard.

Breakout Areas

Breakout Areas

Access to expansive lounges, fully stocked kitchen areas and beautiful roof terraces across our network.

Superfast Connectivity

Superfast Connectivity

Business-grade superfast fibre internet with dedicated and secure IT.

Community Managers

Community Managers

On-site teams ensure everything runs smoothly and understand your business needs. We're here to help, just ask.

24—7 Access

24—7 Access

Enjoy 24—7 access to your home location and daytime access to all our locations across Manchester.

Meeting Rooms

Meeting Rooms

Enjoy monthly meeting credits and 20% discount to our extensive range of fully equipped rooms across our locations.

Print — Scan — Copy

Print — Scan — Copy

Secure printing over Wi-Fi provided with monthly credits included as standard.

Ready-made Network

Ready-made Network

Form new, valuable working relationships with other resident businesses within the Colony Network.

Seminars & Events

Seminars & Events

Stay ahead with latest business practices and enjoy networking events.




A day, a week or as long as you want

We know that what's right for one person might not suit another, which is why we have a range of hot desking solutions to meet your needs:

Day pass

If you're only dropping in and need space to work for the day, a day pass is a quick and convenient option with zero commitment. It’s perfect for remote workers, those just passing through Manchester for work, or anyone wanting to try coworking for the first time.

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Floating desks

When you need a Manchester hot desk on a more regular basis, a floating desk membership lets you work in one of our coworking spaces as and when you need to, with all the added perks of being a Colony member included.

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Dedicated desks

For those who like their own space, a dedicated desk membership gives you exclusive access to your own personal desk in our coworking areas. You can also book banks of desks for your whole team for those times you need to get together.

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Melting pots



More than just a place to work, Colony coworking brings together people from across the city and beyond, who come to us for hot desking. Manchester is bursting with top talent, meaning you’ll be working among freelancers, consultants and entrepreneurs who use our floating desks to get things done. Whether you’re a remote worker looking for a change of scenery or a business owner in need of a flexible office space, soak up opportunities for collaboration, expand your network and grow your community with Colony.

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Ready to move on from hot desking?



If you live in the city and find yourself regularly hot desking, Manchester serviced offices from Colony could be what you need. Our private office spaces can accommodate teams of 2 up to teams of 100. Our team can talk to you about the one that best suits your needs and your budget. Colony is more than just office space, it's like-minded people sharing ideas and creating a community that works for you beyond the working day.

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Find your Manchester hot desk


With six central locations, you can choose your favourite spot when you book a hot desk. Manchester is famous for its eclectic neighbourhoods and exciting atmosphere. Fashionable Ancoats is full of popular bars and restaurants, perfect for after-work drinks or lunchtime brainstorming. Wander through the Northern Quarter for an injection of creativity, visit Spinningfields for outdoor dining, or head to King Street for upmarket shopping.

A floating desk membership means you can choose any of our offices to work from, allowing you to make the most of the city. There’s no need to book in advance, simply turn up at your favourite location and get on with your day.

Browse our locations below:


Piccadilly Place

Aytoun Street, M1 3BR

Image Manchester Piccadilly (1 min walk)

Image Manchester Piccadilly (1 min walk)


Jactin House

Hood Street, M4 6WX

Image Manchester Piccadilly (8 min walk)

Image New Islington (4 min walk)


The Astley

Great Ancoats Street, M4 5BG

Image Manchester Piccadilly (6 min walk)

Image Piccadilly Gardens (6 min walk)



One Silk Street

1 Silk Street, M4 6LZ

Image Manchester Piccadilly (10 min walk)

Image New Islington (6 min walk)


Flint Glass Works

64 Jersey Street, M4 6JW

Image Manchester Piccadilly (10 min walk)

Image New Islington (6 min walk)


Fabrica

269 Great Ancoats Street, M4 7DB

Image Manchester Piccadilly (5 min walk)

Image Manchester Piccadilly (5 min walk)

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Hot Desking FAQ



How much does a hot desk cost? A floating desk membership with Colony starts at £240 +VAT. This gives you a full month of access to a hot desk in any of our locations. If you want to make the most of our great rates, a three or six month membership is excellent value for money, giving you unlimited access and member perks.



What are the benefits of hot desking? Booking a hot desk in a coworking space gives you freedom and flexibility in when and how you work, helping you to achieve a better work-life balance. Being in an environment with others who are also hot desking provides opportunities to network and grow your connections. A Manchester hot desk means spending your day in a lively and fun city that’s inspiring and motivating.



What is included with a hot desk? As well as a physical desk and chair, you can make the most of all the available amenities when you book a floating hot desk with us. This inlcudes ultra-fast broadband, printing facilities, private phone booths, support from our team, and use of all the communal areas. Enjoy refreshments from our well-stocked kitchens and choose a desk in a space that's been created to improve productivity.



What times can I use the floating desk area? Colony offices are open 24 hours a day, so you can choose your own working pattern and drop in at a time that suits you. When you choose a floating desk membership you will select your home site, which you can drop into at any time of day. You can also use all of our other locations between 9am and 5.30pm.


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General Enquiries:

info@colonyco.work
0161 974 3210