Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs - Office Ratings

At Instant Offices we list over 5,000 serviced offices on our website in over 70 countries around the world. To help you make sense of the numerous variations in size, shape and quality we have devised a rating system to classify each individual listing.

No rating - Basic

Three star rating - Economical

Four star rating - Standard

Five star rating - Premium

No rating - Basic

The office space offered will be of a very basic standard. A small number of facilities may be offered; however the centre may lack a number of features that are standard within the serviced office industry, such a reception area, furnishings or cleaning.

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Three star rating - Economical

This classification denotes budget offices with a limited range of services and facilities available. Maintenance, cleanliness, security and comfort should, however, always be of an acceptable standard. In some cases, offices may have an irregular layouts or an absence of natural light; despite being multi-storey there may be no lift and fit out and furniture standards are of a basic quality.

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Four star rating - Standard

At this level, business centres are usually of a size to support higher staffing levels and offer a greater quality and range of facilities. Offices, reception and meeting rooms are better laid out, fitted and furnished. The level of IT infrastructure is a standard level and bandwidth to allow the average client to conduct his/her business satisfactorily.

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Five star rating - Premium

Centres of this category possess the highest quality standards throughout the reception, meeting room and office areas. Interior design should impress with its quality and attention to detail; furnishings should be immaculate, services well-supervised, and exceptional in attention to client's needs. Premium offices should be able provide excellent IT services, including high speed internet connections and IT equipment for companies requiring these capabilities.

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