I've worked at the Charles Village Exchange for the past year now. It has been a great experience so far, both in office ambiance, location, perks and the price for a space is comparable to other co-working spaces in Baltimore.
The office space itself is in the third floor of a renovated row home, which has been upgraded and revamped to have a modern feel. Inside, there are 7 half walled cube spaces with ample room in each space to set up your desk area as you see fit. It has all your basic office amenities like coffee, water, fridge, and full bathroom. In addition, you can be as collaborative or as heads down as you need during the day with the other workers in the office space. In general, the office is also pretty quiet except for the occasional train that passes by outside the window, but that's not a big deal.
I think the biggest perk is the location. Nestled near many nice Baltimore neighborhoods like Charles Village, Remington, and Hampden, you'll find ample options for coffee, lunch, happy hour and dining out.
If I had to nitpick, the only tricky aspect or working here is parking. There are no assigned spaces in the back lot for Exchange employees, so we have to park on the street, usually on 25th street right around the corner, or on St. Paul street out front, if you're lucky. I usually find parking a little more difficult when school is in session. There's an elementary school on the adjacent block so those spots on the street fill up pretty quick. While it's not deal breaker, it's something to keep in mind.
Lastly, if you're on the fence about signing up, contact the owner/manager Eve Austin. She's the nicest person to deal with and can give you a tour of the space at your convenience and can accommodate almost any request. read more