creative meeting space directory

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1 Hi Meeting Planner! creative meeting space directory As one of the most well-known venues in the creative meeting space business, we often get asked, Do you know of a space like yours in (name your favorite city)? As a service to the planet, we thought we d pull together this directory of creative meeting spaces and other unique places to hold meetings, brainstorming sessions, team building retreats, and any other team-oriented event you can think of. We have divided this directory into two sections: Sparkspace Recommended Venues We highly recommend these venues because we have visited them personally, our guests have used and recommended them, or we have developed a professional relationship with them. These venues also appear in the full directory for when you re doing a state-or city-specific search. Unique, Creative, or Downright Hip Venues Most of these venues were discovered through various web searches. sparkspace does not endorse any of these venues. We simply put together a list of places we would contact if we were looking for meeting space in these specific cities. We hope it helps. If you use any of these facilities, or have other recommendations for facilities that would fit on our list, please contact Mark Henson at or We are constantly adding to this list. Feel free to contact us at any time for an updated directory. Thanks for considering using a creative meeting space. By doing so, you re helping to make the world a more fun and creative place to live, work and do business. We love you for that! Sincerely, sparkspace the most exciting retreat center on the planet SPARK! (7727)

2 sparkspace recommended venues: sparkspace Columbus, OH Located in the heart of the Arena District in downtown Columbus, Phone: (614) 224-SPARK! (7727) BOOST! -- Cincinnati, OH Creative meeting spaces in 2 locations; Downtown Cincinnati and Mason, Ohio. Phone: (513) Catalyst Ranch Chicago, IL A creative meeting space near downtown Chicago. Phone: (312) The Workshop Louisville, KY One of the early inspirations for sparkspace in Downtown Louisville. Phone: (502) The Hub Meeting Center Philadelphia, PA Almost like traditional meeting venues, but with a sparkspace-like twist in 3 locations. Phone: THEHUB1 or (251) The Sanctuary on Camelback Phoenix, AZ (Paradise Valley) A cool spa retreat with a fantastic meeting/event space. Phone: (480) Toll Free: (800) The Idea Loft Kansas City, KS A very cool creative space in Kansas City. Phone: or through the website

3 SoHoSoleil NYC (SoHo and mid-town) Creative loft spaces for meetings in SoHo and mid-town. Phone: (212) unique, creative, or downright hip venues: ARIZONA Phoenix: Desert Botanical Garden Ideal for corporate meetings, a unique conference room that opens to the Garden. Phone: (480) or (480) The Sanctuary on Camelback *sparkspace recommended A cool spa resort with a fantastic meeting/event space. Phone: (480) Toll Free: (800) CALIFORNIA Los Angeles: W Hotel 6 fully-equipped meeting rooms. Catering available. Phone: (310) Carondelet House An Italian Villa with urban flair that was constructed in Phone: (323)

4 San Diego: W Hotel 7 fully- wired meeting spaces. Catering available. Phone: (619) Lounge SD Newest urban special events venue. Phone: (619) San Francisco: Triton Hotel A completely unique and creative hotel that offers and out of the ordinary experience for any meeting. Phone: (toll free) Minna Gallery Can be rented out for any event. Catering available. Phone: (415) minnagallery.com Exploratorium An art gallery able to provide an offbeat meeting space for corporate events. Phone: (415) San Francisco (cont.): W Hotel 9 state of the art meeting facilities. Catering available. Phone: (415) Walker Art Center Unique indoor and outdoor facilities perfect for any size gathering or meeting. Catering available. Phone: (612)

5 Spur Contemporary LEED Silver certified green building located in the Yerba Buena District. Phone: (415) COLORADO Denver: The Curtis Hotel A very funky, cool new hotel in Denver with unique meeting space. Phone: (303) FLORIDA Orlando: Ideas to Go A focus group meeting space in downtown Orlando. Phone: (407) Orlando Museum of Art Available for rental for events for 50 to 1,000 guests. Phone: (407) , Ext or Orlando Science Center Great for a meeting or corporate retreat of 10 to 250. Phone: (407) Toll Free: (888)-OSC-4FUN Rentals: or GEORGIA Atlanta: Big House Atlanta A hip, contemporary loft space for meetings, photo shoots, etc. Phone: (404)

6 Visiting The Smiths (Atlanta area) A converted house used for meetings, focus groups, and other types of research. Phone: (404) LOFT at Castleberry Hill Contemporary event loft in Historic Castleberry Hill Arts District, minutes from downtown Atlanta, 3 blocks from the Dome. (678) The Glenn Hotel Five Unique meeting rooms with board game names: Monopoly, Cranium Life, etc. Main: (404) Events: (404) W Hotel- Perimeter Center 13 meeting rooms. Catering available. Phone: (770) ILLINOIS Chicago: Catalyst Ranch *sparkspace recommended An affordable, creative space very similar to sparkspace. Five spacious rooms and catering available. Phone: (312) The Energy Annex A loft-style focus group facility that can also do meetings. Phone: (312) 733-ANEX (2639) 3 East Loft Office and conference space in the west Loop area. Phone; (312)

7 Thinkubator A creative venue in Chicago. Room for 10 to 30 people. Catering available. Phone: (312) West Loop Studio Loft space for special events, meetings, photography, etc.. Phone: (312) W Hotel- Lakeshore 15 Fully equipped meeting spaces; rooftop room with view of Lake Michigan. Catering available. Phone: (312) INDIANA Indianapolis: Domont Studio Gallery A contemporary art gallery that could house small business meetings. Phone: (317) Suite-D A creative meeting space in Carmel, a suburb of Indianapolis Phone: (317) MARYLAND Baltimore: Corradetti Glass Studio A 3,300 square foot glass blowing studio. Phone: (410)

8 KANSAS/MISSOURI Kansas City: The Idea Loft Kansas City, MO *sparkspace recommended A very cool creative space in Kansas City. Phone: or through the website Infinium Another very cool creative space in Kansas City. Phone: (816) through website KENTUCKY Louisville: The Workshop *sparkspace recommended One of the early inspirations for sparkspace in Downtown Louisville. Phone: (502) LOUISIANA New Orleans: W Hotel 13 fully- equipped rooms. Catering available. Phone: (504) W Hotel - French Quarter Fully- equipped room; 40 person capacity. Catering available. Phone: (504)

9 MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: The Boardwalk Creative Center A creative meeting space that seats 5-80 people. Phone: (734) MINNESOTA Minneapolis: Ideas to Go A focus group meeting space Phone: (612) through website 514 Studios Conveniently located in the heart of the Warehouse District. Phone: (612) MISSOURI St. Louis: Moonrise Hotel A contemporary boutique hotel with a space theme! Main Phone: (314) Events: (314) NEVADA Las Vegas: MEET Las Vegas The White House Las Vegas The ideal place for small corporate events such as planning sessions or large events like seminars or screenings. Provides catering for any event. Phone: (702) 734-MEET

10 NEW YORK NYC: SoHoSoleil *sparkspace recommended Creative loft spaces for meetings in SoHo and mid-town with gourmet kitchen for culinary events, properties for film shoots. Mention sparkspace and get a discount! Phone: (212) Ideas to Go A focus group meeting space in NYC metro area; Morristown, NJ. Phone: (973) MEET at the apartment Creative loft space in the SOHO/Tribeca area. Phone: (212) Union Square Loft/Focus Inspiring loft space in Union Square with full amenities for focus groups. Phone: (212) W Hotel - NY 7 unique, fully-equipped conference rooms. Catering available. Phone: (212) W Hotel -Downtown 4 conference rooms. Catering available. Phone: (646) W Hotel -Times Square 6 studio meeting spaces. Catering available. Phone: (212)

11 W Hotel -Union Square 5 fully- equipped conference rooms. Catering available. Phone: (212) OFF SITE 4 fully-equipped spaces, catering and full service option or bring your own crew Phone: (212) OHIO Cincinnati: Blue Ocean A creative meeting space in Mason, just north of Cincinnati Phone: (513) BOOST! *sparkspace recommended A creative meeting space in the 2 locations; Downtown Cincinnati and Mason, Ohio Phone: (513) CAC The Contemporary Art Center A unique museum with a variety of meeting and event space Phone: (513) or (513) The Living Room by Seek *sparkspace recommended A sparkspace-inspired creative meeting space owned by Seek Research. Phone: (513) Through website Cincinnati Bell Technology Pavilion Located in the great American Ball Park holding up to 90 people Phone: (513) Toll Free: CBTS

12 Columbus: sparkspace *sparkspace recommended Radically different meeting space ideal for out of the box thinking. Located in the heart of the Arena District. Phone: (614) 224-SPARK! (7727) Water s Edge Training & Conference Center Contemporary & stylish conference & training center in NE Columbus/New Albany area Phone: 1(877) Grange Insurance Audobon Center Beautiful facility on a newly preserved nature area Phone: (614) Cleveland: 78th Street Studios The largest art and design complex in Northeast Ohio Phone: (440) OREGON Portland: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) A world-class science center that is able to provide a unique space for large or small corporate events. Phone: (503) Toll Free: (800) Events: (503) Jupiter Hotel Unique indoor spaces with urban feel and natural lighting or outdoor rooftop space Phone: (503) Toll Free:

13 Living Room Theaters A jewel box on the West End with high tech digital systems Phone: (503) PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia: The Hub Meeting Center *sparkspace recommended Almost like traditional meeting venues, but with a sparkspace-like twist. Includes all amenities and catering. Phone: THEHUB1 or (251) Pittsburgh: Left Field Meeting Space Loft-style meeting space with a gigantic outdoor deck near the ballpark. Phone: (412) TEXAS Dallas: 300 Dallas A strikingly different space that includes all amenities, catering, and room to accommodate nearly 1,000 guests. Phone: (972) Events: (972) Houston: Modern Bed & Breakfast A really, really cool bed & breakfast that could be used for meetings Phone: (800)

14 San Antonio: Rio Plaza A large venue that provides many room options for any group planning a corporate event. Phone:(210) Events: (210) WASHINGTON D.C Tabula Rasa A unique and sustainably-designed blank-slate that will hold corporate and social events. Phone: (202) WASHINGTON Seattle: Hotel Andra A small, unique hotel that provides space and amenities for groups with a minimum of ten people. Phone: (206) Toll Free: (800) Events: (206) Events W Hotel 11 fully-wired meeting spaces equipped with state of the art A/V equipment. Catering available. Phone: (206) Within Sodo Flexible event space in the Sodo district created to accomplish and inspire. Phone: (206) through website

15 OUTSIDE THE US UK London: The Old Laundry A small, very sparkspace-like meeting space with a couple of rooms that handle 15 people. It s the space in London to innovate. Phone +44 (0) Wallace Space Two London locations, both thinkspaces in old warehouses +44 (0) Manchester: The Boardwalk A very sparkspace-like venue. Run by the same company as The Old Laundry in London Phone: +44 (0) SPAIN Barcelona: Idea Loft A creative meeting space added to the top of a building! Very cool! Website has three different languages, including English. CANADA Calgary, Alberta Headspace A flexible, creative meeting space Phone: (403)

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