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Looking for an office near Charing Cross Station? As the world of work evolves, some businesses are hoping for shorter commutes. Finding an office near a mainline station is an easy place to start. Here, we’ve rounded up the best offices that are close to London’s most central station, Charing Cross.
Once the site of a medieval hamlet and marketplace, Charing Cross has come a long way. Now home to the most central of London’s stations, the area is awash with tourist hotspots and cultural landmarks such as Trafalgar Square and The National Gallery.
This central locality is a dream for those with clients nearby, or workers keen to make the most of their lunch hour; an extensive range of attractions and popular London districts can all be found within walking distance.
If cheerful pubs, luxury retail and live music sound like the perfect way to unwind after hours, Covent Garden is a mere 5 to 10-minute walk away. The delights of the Strand are also at your fingertips, providing a range of great dining spots – from STK Steakhouse to The Delaunay.
If a slightly quieter location appeals, the cobbled, colourful Neal’s Yard is a hidden gem, not short of indie brands to browse, or friendly coffee spots to enjoy.
The cobbled, colourful Neal’s Yard is a hidden gem, not short of indie brands to browse, or friendly coffee spots to enjoy.
Or, your post-work downtime could include a ticket to one of London’s many award-winning West End shows. Theatre lovers will relish the doorstep location of Shaftesbury Avenue, the epicentre of London’s buzzing ‘Theatreland’ – home to a roster of world-renowned venues such as The Coliseum, The Apollo, Theatre Royal Drury Lane and The Royal Opera House.
In terms of commuting, the area is well-connected. Workers are spoilt for travel choices, with nearby tube stations including Embankment, Westminster, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus (all under 12 minutes’ walk to Charing Cross). Charing Cross Station itself also provides convenient overground services to further-flung locations such as Sussex and Kent.
For an area with so much to offer, it’s easy to see why both big and small businesses have decided to find office space here. Be it in a refurbished historic building or a new, purpose-built office block, big brands are based here, including Condé Nast, The Economist Newspaper and Spotify – all of which are housed in the neoclassical Adelphi building at the foot of the Strand.
If Charing Cross sounds right for your business, you can browse all offices in the area, or take a look at our shortlist below.
If cheerful pubs, luxury retail and live music sound like the perfect way to unwind after hours, Covent Garden is a mere 5 to 10-minute walk away.
SPACES, 60 St Martins Lane
This fashionable office space in vibrant Covent Garden is a perfect spot to unleash your creativity. Spanning five spacious and bright floors, the furnished offices include coworking areas, private offices and hot-desking spaces. With contemporary architecture and modern designs, the space is bound to impress clients and teams alike. Plus, you’ll have event space, kitchenettes, and trendy meeting rooms with conference call facilities.
Getting to the office: Charing Cross Station is a six-minute walk away.
The Boutique Workplace Company, 7 Henrietta Street
Situated in Covent Garden, this impressive Grade II listed building features fully furnished office space, a breakout area, and a courtyard to escape from the office or lap up the summer sun. The pet-friendly office also features end-of-trip facilities such as showers and bike storage. Plus, fully equipped for the new world of work, you’ll have video conferencing facilities to hit the ground running.
Getting to the office: Charing Cross Station is a six-minute walk away.
TOG, Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin’s Lane
Created with Ben Adam Architects, this new, sophisticated and revitalised working space in Covent Garden takes inspiration from the building’s original work by Basil Spence – a key figure of British modernist architecture. It features a new lounge and a reception on the ground floor, while offices, studios, meeting rooms and breakout areas are situated on the upper floors. The building also features a second-floor terrace with outstanding views across London.
Getting to the office: Charing Cross is a five-minute walk away.
WorkPad, 42 Tavistock Street
Located in Covent Garden’s trendy Opera Quarter, this office is spread across four floors. With its grand windows and corner location, it benefits from an abundance of natural light. The boutique period property offers five private, fully furnished office suites in a range of sizes. Alongside spacious and classically designed spaces, teams can enjoy a kitchen, meetings rooms, and free tea and coffee.
Getting to the office: Charing Cross Station is a nine-minute walk away.
The Argyll Club, Hudson House
With its impressive, period façade, this Grade II listed building is bound to impress clients and teams. Inside, the office has maintained its original features, from ornate fireplaces through to high ceilings. In addition to a members’ lounge, serviced offices and meeting rooms, the seven-floor space is fully-equipped with comforts to improve wellbeing and productivity – think Nespresso coffee and luxury showers (including towels and soaps).
Getting to the office: Charing Cross is a 6-minute walk away.
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