My Honest Review of SPACES Hollywood…read more
I read both the good and bad reviews before moving in, and here's my real experience after settling in. I am doing a long review because I am a tenant.
1. Reception & Cleaning Staff
The reception team is relatively new, and they're excellent -- warm, friendly, cheerful, and genuinely helpful. They go out of their way to assist with things that aren't even part of their normal duties. Roxy, who handles cleaning, is fantastic. She never misses taking out the trash and keeps the bathrooms and kitchen areas spotless.
2. Management
The manager is rarely around. I only had one negative interaction with him early on, when he walked into my office without knocking during a lunch meeting and rudely told me I couldn't have a guest. It was unprofessional. I've since moved into a private office, so it's no longer an issue, and I haven't dealt with him since.
3. The Space & Amenities
The physical space is very nice -- modern, clean, updated, and bright. The AC works great, the internet is fast (over 100 Mbps up/down) with both strong WiFi and CAT 6 Ethernet ports. The furniture is stylish, comfortable, and provided at no extra cost.
The standout feature is the Eccellenza Touch espresso machine. It makes café-quality espresso, cappuccinos, mochas, and more -- up to 12 oz -- for just $1 per drink. It's honestly comparable to Starbucks, and they even provide real ceramic mugs.
4. Accounting & Billing
It's a bit unconventional, but once the reception team explained it, everything made sense. It's been accurate and straightforward so far -- actually easier than dealing with traditional accounting departments.
5. Building & Maintenance
There was one brief elevator outage, but management notified us immediately and had it fixed within a couple of hours. Since it's only a three-story building, taking the stairs wasn't a problem. The stairwells are clean and well-lit.
6. Parking
Parking costs $250/month, which is standard for Hollywood. The big plus is the 30 EV charging stations run by PowerFlex. The rate per kWh is reasonable (same or cheaper than most public chargers). As someone who just bought an EV with no home charger, this has been a huge advantage.
7. Community
The other tenants are professional, quiet, and friendly. It's a nice mix of "Hollywood beautiful people" who actually respect the space. I've experienced none of the theft, noise, or other issues mentioned in older reviews.
*** Overall ***
SPACES Hollywood isn't the cheapest option, but it's a clean, modern, well-run space in a great location. The recent improvements with the reception staff seem to have resolved most of the past problems. I'd happily recommend it to anyone with a small team, startup, or anyone who wants flexibility without a long-term lease.