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A note from our founders

Back in 2012, we were working out of a real estate office in Portland’s Pearl District. It was quiet, everyone faced the wall, and the vibe was dead. Honestly, it was pretty rough. So we made a few modest changes just to make the days more bearable: a long community table, some music, and a fridge stocked with sodas (and some beer). Nothing revolutionary.

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Members working in a light-filled CENTRL Office lounge

But then something
unexpected happened.

Coworking space at CENTRL Office

People started talking to each other, the mood began lifting, and almost overnight the office became a place worth showing up to, not just a place you had to be.

That feeling stuck with us, and we started asking: why couldn’t every office feel like that? We were looking for a creative, inspiring space for entrepreneurs and small teams, and we couldn’t find anything. There were great workspaces at companies like Google, Apple, and Nike, and a few design and ad agencies had figured it out, but nothing existed for free agents, startups, and small teams trying to do serious work. So we decided to build it ourselves.

More than a decade later, we have spaces up and down the West Coast. No two are exactly alike and we’ve never believed in copying and pasting a formula, but they all carry the same spirit: an inspiring workplace where people want to be.

— Jeff Arthur & Alex Hughes

Our Values

Why
CENTRL

Work fits around your life here, not the other way around. Here’s what that looks like in practice.

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  • Good ’Hoods

    The areas we’re in are alive with energy and momentum, ideal for fostering creativity and unexpected collaborations.

  • Good Spaces

    We find exceptional spaces, then create dynamic environments and good vibes to do great work.

  • Good Hospitality

    Great workspaces start with great teams. Ours brings deep hospitality expertise to create experiences worth coming back for.

  • Good People

    Great communities spark great ideas. We’re always seeking members who bring curiosity, ideas, and creativity to the mix.

  • Good Tech

    Your team needs good technology that just works. We use the best tools available to make things smooth and easy.

Awesome space. Staff is so kind and helpful (thank you, Jaz!). WiFi is lightning speed and Even the coffee is great. Highly recommend.

Colin Colter · Google review · North Waterfront, San Francisco

5 star rating

Google reviews

4.7387 reviews across 10 locations

  • Colin Colter

    North Waterfront, San Francisco

    Awesome space. Staff is so kind and helpful (thank you, Jaz!). WiFi is lightning speed and Even the coffee is great. Highly recommend.

  • Roxy Kennedy

    South Bay, Los Angeles

    My business partner and I had multiple lovely experiences renting out co-working space here. Each time we were cheerfully greeted by Madison at the front, and by our second day she remembered who we were and made our reservation for us. She expertly answered every question we had for her about the facilities and was very warm and welcoming. Andrew also helped me navigate a last-minute room reservation change at no charge after my client went to the ER, which I greatly appreciated.

  • Michael McGeein

    Pearl District, Portland

    Nice collaboration space with amenities including whiteboard, video display etc. Staff was very friendly and helpful generally, and helped solve a technical glitch we encountered.

  • Jake Parker

    Pearl District, Portland

    We held a small offsite workshop here for a group of remote team members. The space was perfect for our needs - clean, bustling but not distracting, with helpful amenities like good coffee, fast WiFi, whiteboards, and clean restrooms. Being in the center of the Pearl District was perfect for coordinating team outings and meals. Katherine was on site each day to help with anything that came up and was a constant source of smiles and encouragement while we toiled. I felt the price was very fair and we’d definitely come back.

  • Katie Loof

    Eastside, Portland

    Daniel and the entire team made our experience absolutely exceptional. From the moment we made reservations, the hospitality was top tier. Daniel graciously went above and beyond to make sure everything was comfortable, seamless, and welcoming. The space itself is beautiful & professional which also impressive. Thank you, Daniel, for your hospitality and for making our visit such a positive experience! It's rare to find someone who takes such pride in making guests feel valued. 🙌✨

  • jessica steffan

    Capitol Hill, Seattle

    This was a great experience! The phone booth I used was well lit, professional, and very easy to book. I was also very impressed with the sound control in the room. I had rented the booth during the Pride event and there was a pop up event set up right out front of the building, blasting music. I could not hear a thing in the room. Also, the staff here was exceptionally helpful and accommodating. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone

  • Rob Stark

    Capitol Hill, Seattle

    Very nice offices, clean environment, helpful staff. Been here a little over a month and it's been a super smooth and nice experience so far. Fellow space-renters all seem nice as well!

  • Wes Wheless

    Capitol Hill, Seattle

    I live nearby, and though I'm not a member of CENTRL (yet!), I really appreciate what they're doing for the neighborhood and for the remote-worker community. I joined CENTRL's Earth Day park clean-up and got to give back, tour the space, and meet some really cool people. Kaitee and Annalie, who run the place, have great energy and have created a truly welcoming community -- they even offered to promote my local solopreneurs meetup group to their members and around their office. I feel lucky to have CENTRL as a neighbor!

  • Rebecca Brock

    Lake Oswego

    Tricia and Carly manage the front desk together. They're both delightful, resourceful responsive. Tricia has saved me from technical difficulties from systems feeding into systems to ultimately gain success with interpretation multinational meetings owls a room to be invited and entertainment interacting resume in order to get board meetings going for our ngo.

  • Kira Chaney

    North Waterfront, San Francisco

    Wonderful coworking office space - full of light, sweet dogs, and friendly staff. My team and I used the space recently when we were in SF for the day and were really impressed with Jazz and Bruce. We felt at home and had a very productive day.

  • Noemi Jimenez

    Pearl District, Portland

    Katherine was amazing - she anticipated all our needs and made sure we had a seamless experience in the board room for our two day meeting. Hoping work brings me back to Portland again so we can take advantage of this beautiful space!

    CENTRL replied

    Hi Noemi! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. Katherine truly is amazing and we're so lucky to have her! We hope you had safe travels back - and we'll keep our fingers crossed that we get to host you and your group again!

  • Micaela Jankowski

    Pearl District, Portland

    Catherine was super helpful and welcoming. The facility was clean and comfortable and just what we needed.

    CENTRL replied

    Hi Micaela! Thanks so much for such a great review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we'll make sure that Katherine knows you gave her a shout out. We hope to see you again soon!

  • Catalino Cuadrado

    Pearl District, Portland

    Great expeirence Katherine helped us out and set us up with the best space for our coworking sessions. 10/10 would get space here again next time we are in Portland.

    CENTRL replied

    We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us, Catalino! We really appreciate you taking the time to share such thoughtful review, and we'll make sure that Katherine knows that you had a great experience under her care. We hope to see you again next time you're in town!

  • Melissa Paulding

    South Bay, Los Angeles

    Had a great experience planning a company event at CENTRL Office South Bay. Aaron Troy was very proactive in thinking of all the details to make our event run smoothly, and had fantastic communication and follow through. The facility is bright, modern and clean. Will definitely contact again for future space needs.

  • Sumner Patton

    Lake Oswego

    Such an amazing space. The front desk people are so helpful and kind. I’m never not able to find free street parking very close. The amenities are so strong! Highly recommend!

    CENTRL replied

    Thank you for such a lovely review, Sumner! I know Carly and Tricia were so sad to have to say goodbye when you left. We hope to see you again down the road!

  • Rishik Reddy

    North Waterfront, San Francisco

    Moved in a few weeks ago into a 6 person office. This place is great! Staff is incredibly helpful, offices are reasonably priced with lots of natural light, and location is great.

  • David West

    Capitol Hill, Seattle

    What a great place for a day long meeting. Awesome.

    CENTRL replied

    Apologies for the delay here David, but thank you so much for taking a moment to leave us a great review! Day long meetings are never much fun, so we're glad we could help with making the time a little better. We hope to see you again!

  • Nellie E Mullane

    North Waterfront, San Francisco

    Super nice office space, great location and amenities! The staff, especially jazz, is very friendly and helpful too!

  • Scott Bothel

    Pearl District, Portland

    Stylish space with a great atmosphere. Very convenient access right in the Pearl District. Very impressed with Katharine and grateful for her assistance getting set up. Greta communication by email and in person.

    CENTRL replied

    Hi Scott! Apologies for missing your review when you shared it, but thank you so much for this. We're glad the location worked out so well for you, and that you had such a great experience with Katherine. We're so lucky to have her running the show at the Pearl. We hope to see you again!

  • Joey Sandoval

    Downtown, Los Angeles

    CENTRL Office is not just a place you want to work, but a place you will quickly become proud to call your community. Carmen and Prita are incredible, welcome you with open arms from day one, and are thoughtful in creating an atmosphere that is vibrant, fun, and engaging for all tenants. Each month offers a curated line up of events which will have you learning mahjong, playing pickleball, and making new friends and business connections before you know it. I'm grateful to have been a part of this community for over 2 years now and looking forward to many more great experiences to come. (Kombucha on tap is also a huge vibe)

    CENTRL replied

    Thanks for taking the time to share such a great review about our DTLA location - and thank you even more for being with us for so long now! We fully agree that Carmen and Prita are incredible. We're so lucky to have them taking care of our members and guests. They truly care so much, and do an amazing job fostering a warm, fun, engaged community. It's always so fun to see what they're doing next...

  • Sarah Katz

    Pearl District, Portland

    This space was so comfortable, friendly, and all-around fantastic!! The CENTRL office is beautifully kept and thoughtfully designed to feel welcoming and functional. Our team of 18 spent 3 days here for an onsite and we loved how unique and comfortable the space was. Especially compared to some coworking spaces that feel sterile or stuffy, CENTRL was the exact opposite in the best ways. Special thanks to Katherine, who helped set our team up and was truly exceptional the entire time.

    CENTRL replied

    Hi Sarah! Thanks for taking the time to write such a great review about us. We really appreciate it! We're so glad to hear the space worked out for your team and that you all enjoyed your time with us. And yeah, Katherine really is just absolutely exceptional. We're so lucky to have her! We hope to see you all back again! PS. Great picture!

  • Lara Stewart

    Pearl District, Portland

    Centrl is a great place to work for the day! Katherine and Trisha are awesome, super helpful and made us feel really welcome to the space. 11/10 recommend!

    CENTRL replied

    Hi Lara! Thanks for taking the time to write us a review. We fully agree that Katherine and Tricia are awesome! We're really lucky to have them both on our team, taking care of the people in our spaces. We'll pass along your kind words!

  • Diego Palma

    Pearl District, Portland

    Great coworking space all around! Excellent location in a beautiful historic building, solid amenities, and a genuinely helpful team. Katherine is especially fantastic: always responsive and ready to jump in. Highly recommend.

    CENTRL replied

    Thank for you taking the time to give us - and Katherine - such a great review, Diego! We really appreciate it! (And we also fully agree that Katherine is especially fantastic. She's an absolute gem!)

  • Sade H

    Capitol Hill, Seattle

    If you're looking for a place to cowork in Seattle, this is the perfect space. Everyone is so incredibly kind, the space is gorgeous (great light, lots of seating), the staff at the front desk is wonderful (shout out especially to Kaitee for making Centrl so welcoming), and there's free coffee!

    CENTRL replied

    Hi Sadie! Thank you for such a thoughtful review of our Capitol Hill location, and our apologies for the delay in acknowledging it. We're glad to hear that the space has been perfect for your needs, and fully agree that our staff is wonderful; we'd be lost without Kaitee! Thanks again!

  • William Gibbs

    Capitol Hill, Seattle

    My startup company opted for CENTRL as our first team workspace and it's been a really great experience. Having jumped straight into traditional commercial leases in the past, not having the stresses of furnishing, cleaning, and otherwise appointing and managing bare-bones offices has been a huge relief and time-saver. Kaitee is a super pro location manager, and a super helpful and kind person, all around. Highly recommend CENTRL for a startup/small team!

    CENTRL replied

    Hi William! Thank you so much for taking the time to write our Capitol Hill location such a great review. I'm really glad to hear that the space has worked out for you, and we fully agree that Kaitee is a super pro. She's so good she should wear a cape! Thanks so much for being with us, and our apologies for taking so long to see your kind words.

  • Jeff Chenoweth

    Pearl District, Portland

    CENTRL Pearl is a warm, friendly place to work, and Katherine was a wonderful host. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a space to work in Portland.

    CENTRL replied

    Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, Jeff. We appreciate the kind words about Katherine (who yes, is quite wonderful), and our location. We look forward to hosting you again!

  • Tripp LeBaron

    Pearl District, Portland

    Great space with the hospitality to match! Katherine was an awesome host and gave us all the info we needed. Will be booking here again soon!

    CENTRL replied

    Hi Tripp! Thanks so much for such a great review! We really appreciate the kind words about the space and also about Katherine. She's truly a gem!

  • Avery Conner

    Eastside, Portland

    Love the location. The workers are super nice and always accommodating. I've had a great experience working in this building.

    CENTRL replied

    Thanks for the kind words about our location and staff! We're so glad to hear you've enjoyed working at CENTRL. We appreciate you choosing us!

  • Hank Ozyjowski

    Eastside, Portland

    Daniel at the front desk is the absolute best

    CENTRL replied

    We absolutely agree, Hank!

  • Emily Martin

    Eastside, Portland

    Daniel is always doing the most!! Thank you CENTRL Office and Daniel for always being so accommodating and making this space special for everyone!

    CENTRL replied

    Hi Emily! Thank you for the kind words about CENTRL and Daniel. We certainly got lucky when we found him! Doing the most (to take care of everyone and the location) is what Daniel does best!

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