Yeah, I don't think you have much experience with this, and I do. Again, it's extremely convenient to know that your coworking space will be ready and waiting for you, without the need to sign contracts, input wi-fi passwords, get a tour of the building, on and on. You just walk in, scan your card, and you're go to go. The wi-fi connects automatically at every location.
It's also extremely unlikely that local coworking spaces in random countries around the world can be relied on to have robust contracts in English.
People with stuff to do don't want to waste time figuring out the nuances of a dozen different coworking spots. This is the entire use case for half of the hotel industry and why chains like Holiday Inn or Marriott exist.
Your cost argument also doesn't make much sense either, as if anything, using a service like Regus or WeWork is cheaper because you get both the travel benefits and the local space for the same price. You don't need to sign up for a separate coworking space and pay a separate fee for every place you visit. I get access to thousands of Regus locations around the world with my single flat fee.
In terms of actual monthly prices, I pay about 1/3 more than I would at a comparable local coworking space. Not double.
So yes, for a slightly larger fee (something like $150 more per month), that extra stuff is worth it.
It's also extremely unlikely that local coworking spaces in random countries around the world can be relied on to have robust contracts in English.
People with stuff to do don't want to waste time figuring out the nuances of a dozen different coworking spots. This is the entire use case for half of the hotel industry and why chains like Holiday Inn or Marriott exist.
Your cost argument also doesn't make much sense either, as if anything, using a service like Regus or WeWork is cheaper because you get both the travel benefits and the local space for the same price. You don't need to sign up for a separate coworking space and pay a separate fee for every place you visit. I get access to thousands of Regus locations around the world with my single flat fee.
In terms of actual monthly prices, I pay about 1/3 more than I would at a comparable local coworking space. Not double.
So yes, for a slightly larger fee (something like $150 more per month), that extra stuff is worth it.