Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo unveils Co-nnect – a new age co-working space

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Co- nnect, Shangri- La Hotel, Colombo’s stylish, new co-working space offers a versatile environmen­t to meet, work and create. The exclusive spaces include private offices, meeting rooms, work pods and individual work stations, and is an inspired alternativ­e to working in a traditiona­l office setting, the multinatio­nal hotel company said in a media release last week.

“The first of its kind, Co-nnect is ideal for the new-age, digitally connected corporate citizen for whom working on the move is an essential way of life in a fast paced culture. A relaxed vibe coupled with discreet service and technical know- how, provides guests the ease to conduct meetings and foster the highest levels of productivi­ty,” it said.

Shangri- La said creative profession­als from design developers to architects will find Co- nnect the perfect place to brainstorm and nurture ideas, whilst start-ups and internatio­nal companies entering Sri Lanka would benefit from this exclusive address, facilities and flexibilit­y, to set up an office. “Business gurus wanting to break routine or interviewe­rs seeking privacy will also find this space fitting.”

Each of the spaces within Co-nnect has been crafted for varying meeting requiremen­ts. The private offices are ideal for between one to four persons and are rented on a weekly or monthly basis, giving guests the benefit of an exclusive address at Shangri- La

Hotel, Colombo.

The four stylishly designed meeting rooms of varied sizes are ideal for most business discussion­s from budget reviews to brainstorm­ing sessions. The meeting rooms come with the option of a 65 inch Smart Board or 100 i n ch

Interactiv­e Board, to facilitate more immersive discussion­s.

Co- nnect also offers a choice of semi- private and open work pods that are perfect for c r e a t i ve thinking and more private oneon- ones.

Individual work stations look out to the garden with natural daylight streaming in, and offer both comfort and convenienc­e. All guests of

Co- nnect have access to the lounge, café and outdoor seating where they can enjoy the fresh air and garden views.

Facilities at Co-nnect include high speed wireless Internet access, premium audio and video conferenci­ng, interactiv­e boards and smart boards, laptop rental, wireless printing and photocopyi­ng services. A wireless paging system allows guests to request assistance from the comfort of their seat whilst the Tech Relief Officer, takes care of all technical needs letting guests focus on the all-important meeting, the release said.

Shangri-La said creative profession­als from design developers to architects will find Co-nnect the perfect place to brainstorm and nurture ideas, whilst start-ups and internatio­nal companies entering Sri Lanka would benefit from this exclusive address, facilities and flexibilit­y, to set up an office. “Business gurus wanting to break routine or interviewe­rs seeking privacy will also find this space fitting.”

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