FAQ
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Membership
How much does coworking cost at Empire Scottsdale?
Standard membership is $399 a month and Elite is $699 a month. Enterprise plans for teams are priced on inquiry.
Is there a minimum commitment?
All plans have a 6-month commitment. Short-term contracts are available at a 20% premium.
Can I cancel my membership early?
Yes. Cancelling early costs 50% of the prorated balance remaining on your commitment.
Are there discounts?
There is a volume discount for 4 or more memberships, and recent college graduates get 50% off.
What hours can members use the space?
Standard members have access Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with extended access most Fridays. Elite and Enterprise members have access every day from 6 AM to 11 PM.
Can members bring guests?
Yes. Standard includes 3 guest passes a month, Elite 9, and Enterprise 30.
Do memberships include conference rooms?
Each plan includes monthly hours in a medium conference room: 2 hours on Standard, 6 on Elite and 20 on Enterprise.
Where is Empire Scottsdale?
3625 N Bishop Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, in Old Town Scottsdale.
Can I get food delivered?
Yes. Members are always welcome to have Uber Eats or DoorDash delivered to the building, and Brathaus, RACK, Sip Coffee and Goldwater Brewing are right next door.
What’s nearby?
Empire is right next door to Brathaus, RACK, Sip Coffee and Goldwater Brewing, and four minutes’ walk or less from Drake's Hollywood, General Admission, STK, House Rules, Sizzle Korean BBQ and Rehab Burger Therapy.
How do I join?
Book a 20-minute tour online. We'll show you the space and help you choose a plan.
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Professional events
How large is the event space at Empire?
The building has 10,000 square feet of configurable space. The Loft is over 3,000 sq ft, the North Hall over 2,300 sq ft and the Entertainment Hall over 1,200 sq ft, plus patios.
Can I book the whole building?
Yes. The halls, conference rooms, studio and patios can be combined for larger professional events.
Is catering, A/V and staging available?
Yes. Fogo de Chão is our official catering partner and knows the building extremely well. Professional sound (QSC speakers and subwoofers, pro mixing equipment and Shure microphones), modular staging in 4×4-foot panels and folding chairs are available for an additional fee.
Who caters events at Empire?
Fogo de Chão is Empire’s official catering partner. They know the building extremely well, which makes planning seamless.
Is there outdoor space?
Yes. Empire has three patios, including a garden patio with a bocce court, and a rooftop terrace.
How many bathrooms are there?
There are 10 private bathrooms in the building.
Is there a floor plan?
Yes, you can download the floor plan as a PDF from the Events page.
How do I check availability and pricing?
Book a short call through the event inquiry link with your date, headcount and plans, and we'll follow up with pricing and a walkthrough.
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Conference rooms
Can I rent a conference room in Scottsdale by the hour?
Yes. Empire’s conference rooms in Old Town Scottsdale can be booked online by the hour, from $50 an hour for Epictetus and Aurelius and from $100 an hour for the Seneca boardroom.
What conference rooms are available?
The Seneca boardroom seats up to 14. The Epictetus and Aurelius conference rooms are 175 sq ft each and seat 6.
What equipment is in the rooms?
Each room has a TV with wireless connectivity. Epictetus and Aurelius also have whiteboards, windows and sound-dampening panels.
Do members get conference room time?
Yes. Memberships include 2, 6 or 20 hours a month in a medium conference room, depending on the plan.
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Podcast studio
Is there a podcast studio for rent in Scottsdale?
Yes. Empire Scottsdale has a 100 sq ft podcast studio in Old Town Scottsdale that can be booked online.
What's in the podcast studio?
Professional acoustic panels, ring lights, configurable wall and ceiling lighting, a TV with wireless connectivity, and a private bathroom.
How do I book the podcast studio?
Use the online booking calendar to pick a time. Rates start at $75 an hour.
Can I combine the studio with an event?
Yes. The studio can be added to a booking of the Loft.
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Sunset Socials
When are Sunset Socials?
Every Saturday from 6 to 8 PM at Empire Scottsdale, 3625 N Bishop Ln in Old Town.
Who attends Sunset Socials?
Mostly Scottsdale locals aged 25 to 45: professionals, creatives, politicians and business owners. Attendance ranges from a few dozen to over a hundred people.
How much does it cost to sponsor a Sunset Social?
There is no sponsorship fee. Sponsors contribute at least $300 in prize wheel giveaways and invite their own community.
How many sponsors are there?
The program is limited to 12 local businesses, and each one takes part once a quarter.