11th September 2025
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Virtual Office, Day Pass, or Private Office: How to Choose

Quick Facts: Virtual Office vs Day Pass vs Private Office in Denver
- Virtual Office gives you a Denver business address and mail handling without a daily desk
- Day Pass provides full-day access to shared work areas and amenities when you need to be on-site
- Private Office is a dedicated, lockable room with storage, privacy, and 24/7 access
- All three options are flexible, cost-controlled, and easy to upgrade as your needs change
- Shift Workspaces offers all three at our Corona, Bannock, and Littleton locations
Virtual Office, Day Pass, or Private Office in Denver: How to Choose
Not sure what level of workspace you really need? Start with how often you are on-site and how much privacy your day requires. This guide breaks down the differences so you can match the right option to your schedule and budget.
Quick Decision Guide
- Virtual Office: You need a credible Denver business address, mail handling, and optional meeting room access, but no daily desk.
- Day Pass: You work on-site a few days per month and want a professional base with Wi-Fi and amenities.
- Private Office: You need daily focus, a lockable room, storage, and a quiet place for calls or client meetings.
What does each option include?
Virtual Office
A local business address in Denver, mail handling, and the ability to book meeting rooms when needed. Great for new LLCs, consultants, and remote admins.
Day Pass
Full-day access to shared work areas, fast Wi-Fi, coffee and tea, lounges, and phone booths where available. Ideal for travelers and hybrid employees.
Private Office
Your own dedicated, lockable room with furniture, high-speed internet, access to meeting rooms and printing, kitchens, and on-site support. Best for 1–10 person teams.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature | Virtual Office | Day Pass | Private Office |
---|---|---|---|
Business address | Included | — | Included |
Daily workspace | — | Shared areas | Dedicated room |
Privacy & storage | Low | Medium | High |
Meeting rooms | Book as needed | Add-on | Included access |
Commitment | Lowest | Per-day | Month-to-month |
Cost, commitment, and flexibility
- Virtual Office: Lowest monthly cost. Scale by adding meeting time when needed.
- Day Pass: Pay only on days you are on-site. Great for testing in-person routines.
- Private Office: Higher monthly cost, strongest privacy and productivity, with simple month-to-month terms.
How to decide in 3 steps
- Count your on-site days. Zero to a few each month points to Virtual Office or Day Pass. Most weekdays points to Private Office.
- List must-haves. Address, quiet calls, storage, privacy, or frequent client meetings.
- Plan 3–6 months ahead. If hiring or projects are coming, choose an option with easy upgrade paths.
Ready to get started?
See availability for virtual offices, day passes, and private offices at Shift Workspaces in Corona, Bannock, and Littleton. If you are unsure, start with what fits today and upgrade later.
FAQs: Virtual Office vs Day Pass vs Private Office in Denver
Yes. Many new businesses use a virtual Denver address for filings and mail. Always confirm your industry requirements.
A full day in shared areas with Wi-Fi, coffee and tea, lounges, and phone booths where available. Meeting rooms can be added.
If you are on-site most weekdays, take frequent calls, or need storage and privacy, a private office delivers better value.
Yes. Many members begin with a virtual office and move to day passes or a private office as their schedule changes.
At Shift Workspaces, private offices start at $999 per month, including furniture, internet, cleaning, and amenities.
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