[jpalomaki]

I imagine there could be an opportunity for AirBNB/Über style service here. Maybe not for individuals, but for companies that are anyways offering office space for rent and who already have reception facilities (for giving access) etc. Or maybe even hotels? Re-decorate few rooms to serve specifically this purpose (remove beds etc).

The main challenge I can think of is related to getting access to the space. With this kind of service I would not be interested in making appointments with somebody to get access to the place. Too much trouble if I only plan to spend couple of hours there.

Would be also easy to tie additional services to the experience. If there's some catering services available at the location, those could be made available via the app. Book a room and request a light lunch delivered there.

And of course these could also expand to airports. With some good design one could probably fit in a decent room in pretty small place. Knowing that I have my personal space booked at the airport, I could actually go there a little bit earlier instead of trying to kill the time at the city.

[inthewoods]

Businesses generally aren't interested in taking on the risk of having random, non-vetted people in their space. Too many potential legal problems. A former boss of mine said it best when he said that companies don't want to be landlords. But they will sublet to another company when forced to (took on too much space as a common issue).

[adrianhoward]

"And of course these could also expand to airports. With some good design one could probably fit in a decent room in pretty small place. Knowing that I have my personal space booked at the airport, I could actually go there a little bit earlier instead of trying to kill the time at the city."

You mean things like http://www.yotel.com/ ? ;-)

[Nutella4]

Nope, the Yotel in New York is a hotel. They rent for overnight stays only.

[adrianhoward]

Booo! The one at Heathrow now does by-the-hour bookings. And was doing 4 hour chunks a year or two back.

[breatherjulien]

Yup, this is kind of how we think about it. Thanks for the comment jpalomaki. :)