Setting Up Meeting Rooms
Creating a Meeting Room
- Go to Inventory → Meeting Rooms
- Click Create meeting room
- Fill in:
- Name — e.g., "Meeting Room A", "Boardroom"
- Location — which site this room belongs to
- Floor — optional
- Capacity — number of people the room fits
- Description — shown to members on the booking page
- Base price — the default hourly rate
- Add photos and amenities (projector, whiteboard, video conferencing, etc.)
- Save
Booking Settings
Require Confirmation — if turned on, bookings are held as Pending until you approve them. Useful if you want to manage demand or review large group bookings before confirming.
Cancellation period — how far in advance a member must cancel to be eligible for a refund. Set this based on your policy.
Minimum Booking Duration
To set a minimum booking length (e.g., at least 1 hour):
- Open the room and go to the Rates tab
- Set a Minimum quantity on the hourly rate
Members will not be able to book for less than the minimum.
Availability Management
Turn on Manage Availability to prevent double-bookings. The system tracks every booking and blocks the time slot for other members automatically.
Deactivating a Room
If a room is unavailable (renovation, maintenance), deactivate it so it no longer appears in the portal. Re-activate it when it's ready.
Common Questions
Can I set different rates for mornings and afternoons? Not directly — rate variations by time of day are not a built-in option. You can create separate half-day rates if needed. Contact Co-Desk support for advanced pricing requirements.
Can I require members to specify how many people will attend? Capacity is shown on the room listing so members can self-select. There is no automatic capacity check at booking — it's informational.
Can I see who has a room booked right now? Yes — open the room from Inventory → Meeting Rooms and go to its Bookings tab to see all current and upcoming bookings.