This collective working space is one of a kind. It feels so community oriented without making participation feel formal. It's exciting and encouraging working around other people coming together to energize our personal workflows. I've met so many new friends and business opportunities for how the community thrives here. The space is beautiful and very well maintained. The team that works there are all active in the space regularly and always willing to assist in any way possible. Super friendly people and that starts somewhere. I've now gotten new jobs and opportunities from working at this space. I'm very grateful for the investment I made in myself. read more

WoW! This space was so awesome for our Team PopUp Event! Gia and the other employees were extremely accommodating and helpful throughout our entire stay (3 days) in Pasadena. We definitely plan on returning, hopefully next year around the same time. We were a group of almost 30 employees. CTRL had a great classroom style space for us, as well as plenty of breakout rooms for group or individual meetings. The kitchen space is huge and other common areas too. The location is very convenient, right in the downtown area near restaurants, hotels and more! Thank you again CTRL Collective!!! If you are on the fence, don't wait just give them a try. They really give you those warm, friendly office vibes you are missing when working remotely. Best, Amelia ( : read more

If you're looking for a shared workspace, you've got plenty of options in the Pasadena area. Do your due diligence! Try them out, see what fits for you. That being said, if you're interested in something truly special, read on. You might have just found your new home. The facility at CTRL has anything and everything you could ask for in a shared workspace, but the personal attention each new member receives from Tim and Gia as soon as you walk in the door is so unique, it defies expectations and norms. It would be unfair to expect such superstar treatment from a business like this. And yet, now I know I can never go back. I can't help but laugh at my past experiences with places like WeWork. The way it never seemed like anyone with any real authority was on site, how I got treated like a statistic, how the whole process felt cold, sterile, and lifeless, factory-like, how nothing seemed to be working and nobody had any answers. One dystopian nightmare after another. Thank God I woke up. CTRL is more than an office. It's a genuine community. The members are actually invested in each other's success. Authentic collaborations occur on a daily basis. I don't mean like a forced "we should work together sometime" type stuff. I mean certifiably organic synergy. You can't fake that, and you can't buy it either. It occurs when the right combination of people are in the right place at the right time. Kismet. Whatever you wanna call it. I don't pretend to know much, but I know something special when I see it. Most of this may not be noticeable on the surface at first. You may walk in and see a bunch of folks busy at work, nothing remarkable that meets the eye. But if you stick around and pay close attention, it's undeniable. Something magical is brewing at 45 S Arroyo Parkway. Five years from now, people will be able to track the success of dozens of entrepreneurs, artists, and small businesses to the place they once called home. CTRL Collective. You know what they say: "A rising tide lifts all boats." If you want your career to set sail, I recommend checking it out today. read more

Love coming to the CTRL Collective in Pasadena. It definitely feels like a community. Everyone has good energy and everyone is respectful of everyone's space. Gia and everyone on the team is always attentive and accommodating. Thank you for all that you do. You are appreciated! read more

I'm continuously impressed by the service I've received thus far with CTRL Collective. The staff is always greeting you with smiles. And shoutout to Tim for always taking care of me and my guests and accommodating our needs. I can't say enough great things about this place. It's also near all the amazing restaurants and a block away from my gym. Super convenient, and truly, the best customer service I've experienced in any co-working space. It's definitely a vibe. read more

My second visit to CTRL. As always s a great experience and I can't thank Gia enough for helping me to accommodate my meetings.

As a long-time coworking space user in Pasadena, I recently felt unwelcome here and feel the management is passive-aggressive, enforcing policies that are not clearly stated anywhere. So I started going to new space in Old Town instead that is BIPOC-owned, friendly, spacious, and stocked with wonderful drinks and snacks. It also has lots of natural light, unlike CC which has a dungeon, yet creative feel. read more

I normally would rate this 5 stars but I am disappointed with my experience with a staff member by the name of Duke. The facility, maintenance crew, and Gia (front desk) are amazing. However, during the wrap up of a team meeting on the second floor in the back area, he whistled like he was wrangling cattle on the farm to silence the floor instead of taking the alternative approach and connecting with one of the team members/ leaders to bring down the noise and potential return to our reserved offices. Our organization spends quite of bit of money at this facility and I have no doubt that this could have been handled professionally and followed up with a note to the organization with any noise restrictions. read more

Great value for price! Check in was super easy and smooth the space itself was very easy to work with and had everything we needed

I stand by my previous review. Mind you I can't speak to the current situation but this late response from the owner basically telling me I'm wrong about the phone call I had three years ago tells you enough. I was told to use a bathroom and the woman on the phone was really rude. Hence the 2 star review. And while a mother's room is an amenity, having a plan that is inclusive of breastfeeding mothers isn't too much to ask. And it certainly isn't too much to ask to be responded to with respect when I called. read more

CTRL Collective is such a warm and inviting community and place to work. Monitors, conference and phone booths are available for members to book at no charge. Lockers and on-site parking available for small charge. 24/7 access for members and guests allowed to come in for meetings. Dog friendly. Awesome people. Loved working here! read more

Specious coworking space with many amenities (monitors, meeting rooms, phone booth, lunch area, fridge, coffee machine, complimentary energy drink station). Definitely great for large working groups or a solo desk space if you WFH and want a change of scenery! read more

The host Gia was great! She responded quickly to me with any questions that I had and upon check-in was very accommodating. The space was perfect for our client meeting and there was water, coffee and tea available for everyone. We were able to bring in our own food and there were utensils available for everyone. I would highly recommend this place and would continue booking meetings here. There was also a parking lot next to the building that was convenient and easy to find. Parking was $10/day read more

I came here for a networking event, and I was amazed at the facilities of the spacious areas. This is an awesome place to network and do work if you dont have an office . read more

I've been holding off on leaving this review because I love this space so much and wanted to stave off the inevitable hordes of new members once word gets out about it. Speaking as a former WeWork member, CTRL Collective is a gem of a coworking space. - Amenities: extra monitors and outlets are plentiful, sit/stand desks everywhere, coffee/hot cocoa machine is delicious, accessible printers, and shipping has been clutch. - Price: I'm only familiar with the Nights & Weekends membership, which is affordable and great value, I can work out of any open desk on either floor, and parking is included at the adjacent lot which is easy to access. - People: so kind and helpful, other members have become my support system: I've gotten pep talks in crucial moments, editing help, tech support, brainstorming, food, etc from the community here. There are weekly movie nights, networking, and pop up events, and there's plenty of space to work out of if you're not in the mood for the fun stuff. - Location: proximity to Old Town makes it easy to run an errand or grab food without derailing my workday - Staff: Gia and Tim are kind, supportive, flexible, and fun personalities in their own right. They're constantly working on new ways to improve the space and experience for members. At WeWork, there were way fewer Hot Desks, they were all concentrated in one area so good luck working if there was a social event going on, and no extra monitors. Also the vibe was more impersonal there. For context, I use CTRL as a 'third space', I have an office at my day job and can WFH, but love coming here to study (for my MS or certification exams), work on non-profits, or other life admin. I've been a member since early 2022. read more

It's dark and depressing inside. I would not recommend working here. Starbucks is even better than this.

CTRL Collective has been my remote office once a week for about nine months and I've loved every minute here. There's just enough activity going on at any given moment to give me the sort of energy boost I can't get in my home office. That said, it's quiet enough that I can concentrate when I need to. My days here fly by quickly, and I always leave feeling kind of energized. The walkable lunch options in this part of Pasadena are extensive, which makes the days I spend here even more of a treat. Love this place. read more

Thank you very much for the very friendly, sweet and kind staff members Cianan, Emily and Malin who sparkle like diamonds and light up the place at CTRL. read more

Our team loved our experience in this space! Friendly and helpful hosts, clean studio, great space all around. We had everything we needed to have a successful photoshoot and look forward to coming back! read more

When moving our office from DTLA, we've looked all over socal and decided CTRL Collective was the place to be. Clean, modern, but most importantly, the staff and members there were a great fit for our organization. Going on 3 years and it's only been getting better! It's not just a space for us to use but a community of like minded people. Love it! read more

CTRL collective is one of my favorite places to work. Super easy to get to from the east side and they're always very friendly. Love the upstairs hot desks where they recently added monitors you can plug into - great touch. read more

Roderick was out today and he, like everyone from CTRL, was timely and responsive. We are very satisfied.

I am BLOWN away at this workspace. Super friendly community, spacious, artsy feel to it. Gia and Tim are the duo team that run the place and they are truly such genuine, kind, human beings. They treat this place like their home and lend a helping hand where ever its needed. They help drive the community and space together, making it feel almost like a second home! Highly recommend! read more

The only office space you'll ever need. They have standing desks, pods for private calls, and free coffee + water! It's the perfect vibe to work remotely with plants and great natural/indoor lighting everywhere. 10/10- Highly recommend! read more

If you're considering CTRL Collective (which you should) I highly, highly suggest checking out the Pasadena location. I drive about 45 minutes to get to this location while there is one 20 minutes closer. Why? The aesthetic, for one, blows all the others out of the water. The interior is an exposed brick facade mixed with metal beams. The downstairs area is open, expansive and bright. Match that with the ultra-friendly staff (Gustavo is the man - and super kind and helpful) and what more could you ask for. Well, you could probably ask for high-speed internet. They've got that. Plus bottomless coffee, tea and water dispensers at every corner. Moreover, there are a variety of phone booths, some that don't need booking and some that do. They're ultra soundproofed and kind of a trip to step into because they're so quiet. You can pay for parking - it's uncovered. Or you can go across the street (covered) for $9/day. I'm sure they are cheaper options, but convenience is key in my book. Lastly, because it's in downtown Pasadena there are a variety of food options as well as night life. You know, just in case you want to partake in a happy hour or two. Or you can stick around when they have events. read more

Great space! Clean...very supportive and responsive staff. Conveniently located in downtown Pasadena.

We were looking for an open-plan, upscale Tech-Style office for a shoot, and came across the CRTL Collective. Not only was it a beautiful place to photograph, the staff were amazing and so helpful and gracious. We had a great time shooting there, and I could not recommend them more. Just top notch all around! read more

INCREDIBLE space! We were treated with such grace and hospitality, throughout our day. The staff is above amazing. The environment is warm and really such an amazing spot. There was not one detail that was overlooked. Each person went above and beyond to assure that our day was a success. A great experience and we would highly recommend! read more

Did a short term rental from these folks for a film production and they were absolutely fantastic. The space is amazing and incredibly well put together, the staff is great and it seems like they've really created a wonderfully collaborative workspace culture. Highly recommended. read more

In terms of co-working spaces in or near LA, you cannot do better than CTRL Pasadena. Not only do they offer more flexible membership plans- $200/mo for 10 days a month all day access or $79 nights/weekends access (please talk to a representative there because prices may have changed at this point), but they offer way more things with your membership than WeWork does. CTRL Pasadena has a video production room that is included in most memberships and is going to be getting a 3D printer at some point in the future that is also included in most memberships. Just the sheer value of what you are getting there is incredible for any freelancer/creative that wants to work out of their house and out of their pajamas. Although, I'm sure you could work there in your pajamas if you wanted to, because their staff is incredible, especially Gustavo, the Community Leader there! He is the nicest human being ever and so incredibly helpful. Also, this co-working space is pretty diverse especially when compared to all of the WeWork spaces I've been at across the states. I worked out of a WeWork co-working space all last year for my last job, and while it was a good experience overall, their prices are definitely higher and a lot of the WeWork spaces I visited including the one I was at for my job last year had me in the minority as a woman. The spaces could get very bro-y and a little obnoxious. I didn't get that vibe at CTRL Pasadena at all. I highly recommend checking them out and going on a tour there because you can't beat the price, the amenities you get for the price, or staff support (their entire staff is so freaking nice). read more

Forget WeWork, come here (but also - shhh, don't tell toooooo many people bc it's the best kept secret this side of LA). My favorite thing about it: There's MONITORS you can plug into (FREE with membership! Take that, WeWork). My other favorite thing: the sweet, friendly staff. It feels like a hole-in-the-wall coworking space where everybody knows your name but in a HUGE cool space. I can usually find a booth open to reserve for meetings/calls etc. Low key wish more people took advantage of them TBH bc the open space can be a bit echo-y but for the most part, it's a nice community here. If you're gonna join, just don't be an asshole and ruin the vibes, ok? :) read more

Our agency, BC Design Haus, came from another local shared space in Pasadena and during our growth spurt, our current shared space could not accommodate our business growth or needs. In an effort to grow our business, we set out to look for a larger space that offered unique amenities in an inspirational and collaborative environment. CTRL Collective was the answer! The #1 reason we made the decision to go with CTRL Collective was the customer service. We felt at home there instantly. In a world where customer service and personal attention is only a word people toss around, the CTRL people put it into action. Everyone I've met at control, especially the folks in Pasadena (Gustavo, Katy, and Paulyna) have been a huge support with our move and in accommodating our needs. When you move a business and set-up your office, the initial stages can be very demanding but the CTRL people went above and beyond to help our team. They even helped us put our furniture together. They are the first people we see every morning - warm and friendly. What a great start to the BC Design Haus second chapter of our journey and I am happy CTRL Collective is a part that. Thank you, all! read more

Seriously I was blown away by the customer service here. The location is stunning, like unbelievably gorgeous. The staff is helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and very well informed. I will be using this venue quite a bit for future events, and I love my membership for work space. THE place if you're looking for office space, meeting space or an event venue. (parking is off Colorado that was the only confusing part) read more

We absolutely loved this for our Creative Development meeting. We had everything we needed including amenities we didn't even know we needed that assisted immensely. We definitely found our venue! read more

Been coming to the space a few times with DeskPass to meet with my colleagues in-person and work away from home. Plenty of seating all around and when one needs to do remote meetings, you can schedule to use a booth. The front desk crew are very helpful, and the kitchen/dining area is well kept with coffee and glass cups for coffee or water and a fridge to hold one's lunch. read more

I'm enjoyed having an office here since 2021. The staff is great and my clients enjoy coming for a visit and having meetings here. I've done business with other tenants, and the coffee is ample. What more do you need? read more

Best co-working space I've been to. I toured pretty much all of them and became a [satisfied] member at Ctrl years ago. Their value for the money is unbeatable! Great member community, and Ctrl team is fun and very helpful. Space design and furniture quality is way better than in other co-working spaces. Keep it up Ctrl! read more

Excellent location with extremely helpful staff and a very cozy atmosphere. Can't say anything bad about them!

Perfect studio space for photo and video. Parking lot is right next to the building and the studio is on the ground floor with no steps so it's perfect for getting gear in and out. There are also great facilities - coffee, bathrooms, snacks as well as several local options for food during the day. Communication was perfect both beforehand and during the shoot days. I cannot recommend this studio more. read more

We love working here! The staff is really friendly and welcoming. The space is mellow, creative, decorative and attracts like minded entrepreneurs looking for a low-key environment . The members are collaborative and respectful of one another. Our team has been here for over a year and it has been an excellent decision for the growth of our family owned business. Plus being walking distance to endless amazing restaurants and shops isn't half bad! read more