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FREE Two-Year Regus Businessworld Gold Membership ($700 Value) - Business Lounges Worldwide

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FREE Two-Year Regus Businessworld Gold Membership ($700 Value) - Business Lounges Worldwide
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tonester on 15/05/2015 - 21:50 regus.com.au (19016 clicks)
Last edited 18/05/2015 - 10:19
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Get the peace, support and dedicated resources that many coffee shops and hotels simply don't provide, in a Regus Business Lounge.

Hold meetings, print, email and more in professional surroundings and with business support from our centre teams; stay productive wherever you are.

  • Comfortable, well-equipped workspaces in worldwide locations [Australia, Global]
  • Dedicated support teams offering administrative assistance
  • Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals or extra privacy in a Regus Thinkpod
  • FREE secure WiFi
  • FREE refreshments
  • Print / scan / photocopy facilities available
  • Gain access to Regus Purchasing Group

Simply drop in and work; it's as easy as swiping your Businessworld membership card and sitting down.

Choose local, national or international use of Regus Business Lounges
Work your way in 3,000 locations, 900 cities and 120 countries
Locations in major cities, business parks, airports and transport centres

http://www.regus.com.au/products/business-lounges/index.aspx

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  • aerona on 15/05/2015 - 23:07
    +6

    Can you bring people in? like friends or partners?

    • eegos on 15/05/2015 - 23:53
      +3

      wonder about this as well
      anyone please

      • matn on 16/05/2015 - 00:08
        +2

        Not really. You are meant to have a membership each or use a guest pass. Was successful 1 out of 2 times in shanghai but have never tried it in Melbourne ;)

        • illumination on 16/05/2015 - 00:50

          Guest pass? Costs money I'm guessing? Pass.

        • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 00:50
          +1

          That's why I got another membership to use with my existing 3 year membership, without the first name - just the initial. That way I can invite any 1 friend.

        • abc on 16/05/2015 - 12:32
          +1

          @brucefromaustralia:

          No surname as well? :P

  • FutureTech on 15/05/2015 - 23:08

    When they say on their website the opening time for Sat and Sun is 0 to 0..does it mean it opens 24 hours? Sounds unbelievable for business centres…

    • xsacha on 16/05/2015 - 14:09
      +2

      The rooms you pay for are 24 hours. The free office space is usually business hours.

      • INFIDEL on 17/05/2015 - 09:10
        +2

        Only for long term clients I was told. Requires entry by security pass to building & then separate entry to office. They don't give those out to casual renters.

        If it's outside reception hours, it's shut to us. Believe me I've tried.

        • [Deactivated] on 18/05/2015 - 20:17
          +1

          Me too, got knocked back in melbourne last Sunday by security guard, which almost makes this pass useless to me, I work during business hours, really wanted somewhere to hang outside the 8-6 time slot

        • INFIDEL on 18/05/2015 - 20:34

          @clarky:
          It's a business centre, rather than a club ;-)

          Most office buildings are shut tight outside of business hours & streets usually deserted. Even the coffee shops & cafes usually close.

          So there wouldn't be much need for premium office space when you want it.

          If they could make a profit by remaining open, like most businesses they would.

        • [Deactivated] on 18/05/2015 - 20:36
          +1

          @brucefromaustralia: mmm this was once said about gyms too but the 24/7 model works. Heavy business types work long hours and have second jobs. Basically I just want in like a club.

        • INFIDEL on 18/05/2015 - 20:39
          +1

          @clarky:
          I heard your desire for a club.
          One day ;-)

    • lolmao on 16/05/2015 - 20:40
      +2

      I think that means not open Saturdays & Sundays

  • Ciony on 15/05/2015 - 23:09

    "Memberships will be automatically renewed at the end of each term unless cancelled by the member in writing. Monthly memberships can be cancelled at anytime after 90 days by giving 90 days written notice on the 1st day of any calendar month thereafter."

    Anyone have any experience with expiring membership/cancellations? If I forget about this 2 years down the track, will I be met by a $700 bill?

    • FutureTech on 15/05/2015 - 23:12
      +1

      Not if you don't provide payment information.. Which is not required to redeem your free membership

    • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 23:39
      +1

      I think those were the same questions asked in the 2013 deal.

      No problems. No payment or requests to renew.

      They still accept my expired membership card anyway.

  • ozfeed on 15/05/2015 - 23:15
    +2

    Last time I signed up to this, I got a follow-up email asking for my Diners Club number. The OP might want to add this in bold in the deal's detail section to avoid disappointment down the track.

    • FutureTech on 15/05/2015 - 23:18

      Did they cancel your membership after you failed to provide then one?

      • ozfeed on 15/05/2015 - 23:19

        I had one back then, so it was okay.

    • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 23:50
      +1

      Joined last year with the Dinersclub deal. Never was asked for anything. Still using that gold card.

      • aec on 16/05/2015 - 00:06

        hey bruce, is it ok to put initial instead a real first/last name in the application form? do they ask for driver license or passport to check your name?

        • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 00:56

          That's what I just did. That way a male or female can use the card. Never been asked for ID, but could happen in some countries or if there is a security reason.

        • OzzyBrak on 19/05/2015 - 00:02

          @brucefromaustralia:

          Could also use:
          Kim
          Morgan
          Alex
          Tailor
          Erin
          Sam
          Jamie
          Jude
          Jesse

        • INFIDEL on 19/05/2015 - 08:03

          @JoelWilliam:
          Yes, thought of a few of those, but went with S, the initial of a few women friends. It is if ID is asked for.

          But I do have my old card with a different membership number for a male visitor. But 2 Bruce's at a time is a bit much for anyone ;-)

          If a female used my old card and was questioned - I'd comment, well the sex change really was a success, darling. There is little any one can say to that, in a professional environment ;-)

  • TheAviator on 15/05/2015 - 23:17

    I've been waiting for another one of these deals to pop up! Thanks OP :)

  • [Deactivated] on 15/05/2015 - 23:19
    +7

    Time for Regus to face the wrath of OzBargainers.

    • RogueWolf on 16/05/2015 - 01:02
      +5

      Nekminnit Regus closed down

  • swriz on 15/05/2015 - 23:21

    Thanks OP!!!

  • shortgum on 15/05/2015 - 23:26

    Ta. Anyone know any their Business Lounge located in Sydney? very happy to go there to find out how they like!

  • bwatt72 on 15/05/2015 - 23:27
    -3

    What can you do with this just out of interest I'm sure I have heard of this nane maybe it was airport lounges is this for that? And how does that work or is this different

  • Last Seen on 15/05/2015 - 23:27

    aaand joined. Thanks OP, my first Regus membership

  • jdogg on 15/05/2015 - 23:28
    +1

    Is there a dress code?

    • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 23:46

      And you say you want to use the shower too :-)
      A towel is not acceptable attire for a business lounge, otherwise no.

      I am very casual, coming off the beach to the office with never a comment from staff over the year or so.

      It depends on the office & it's layout. Most of the time no one sees me. I'm in the fairly concealing cubicle or the kitchen. There are few people at my regular office & staff know me.

      But causing any disturbance in a business environment would be more of an issue.

  • TerrySilver on 15/05/2015 - 23:29
    +7

    I have still got one of the cards from one of my first ozbargin deals that I used, think it was the deal back in 2013.Funny kind of story the first time I went to one of the offices in melbourne, the receptionist asked for my card. I produced it and she looked me up and down and asked "Is that your name" in a slightly disbelieving tone. I said yes thats me, I am from western Australia. Her reply was "Ok" and like a light switch she became friendly then showed me around.

    I guess she could sense my ripoff bali designer casual clothing or maybe us weststraylins are a little too casual for her likes. But every time I have used it in Australia or USA I have had no problems even though it was meant to be only for 1 year.

    • FutureTech on 15/05/2015 - 23:33
      +9

      Great story.

    • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 23:43

      Expires 2072 according to the office I use. Still accepting the 1 year membership card from 2013.

  • TerrySilver on 15/05/2015 - 23:46
    +5

    So in response to jdogg's dress code question. There is am implied dress code most expect you to wear business or very business orientated casual clothing. Don't be like one of my mates and wear official bright red Holden branded clothing (Cap,Shirt,Shorts, Watch, Socks) to breakfast in a 5 star hotel in Hong Kong. I could tell most of the people there were thinking "Whos that D@#k Head" I know we did, and that morning he got forced to by a new appropriate wardrobe, much to his displeasure.

    • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 00:11
      +6

      No dress code - I asked.

      Of course fitting in is a different matter. Standards vary with office, location & group that office caters to. I use one with a predominately fly-in fly-out mining / engineering crowd. Certainly don't see too many ties but usually plenty of beer in the fridge.

      The office a block away is totally different being corporate types, with different dress standards. Too much marble & pretence for my liking. I've only gone there when my office was being renovated. I missed the wonderful view from the window & the less formal greetings from the staff at my office. They even check there is hot chocolate for me when I arrive ;-)

      It often how you interact with people, rather than superficial dress, that governs the social interaction / acceptance. I've had high fliers and a Minister of Government as clients, in my old office & socially. Dress never entered into it.

      So find an office that suits your style. I come off the beach in shorts & t-shirt, arrive by ferry, and enjoy my office. But if I'm visiting a different office, well I dress up first time & see what it's like.

      • jdogg on 16/05/2015 - 00:40

        I'm going to wear an OzBargain tshirt then ;)

        • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 00:57
          +2

          I think you will need to find a very special office to fit in wearing that ;-)
          (Please not mine in Brissie. Please not mine.)

        • chill on 16/05/2015 - 01:09
          +2

          Please wait 21 days until we all get our membership cards

        • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 15:58

          @chill:
          Membership starts the moment the email arrives with your membership number. Just show the email & you're in.
          (But don't tell jdogg that.)

        • jdogg on 18/05/2015 - 16:14
          +1

          @brucefromaustralia:
          I'll be wearing this bruce so be on the lookout ;)

      • [Deactivated] on 20/05/2015 - 07:51

        I take it the formal one you refer to is Central Plaza? Yeah, we have a dress code. Pretty strict too (though I have once or twice wandered in on the edge of it)

        • INFIDEL on 20/05/2015 - 08:01

          Yes. As I was a refugee from the renovations at Riverside (before Christmas), they let me off with wearing my shorts.

          As with other social norms, if you contravene the usually unwritten dress standards, generally no one says anything, but you are meant to feel the 'vibe'.

          [I'm a non-conformist / sometimes contrarian. Even in the old days when the Queensland Government stationed Special Branch (political) Police outside my front door to make me conform / ostacise me, I'd just take them cups of tea :-) They had no answer for that.]

          Staff didn't seem as warm & welcoming, but they don't know me there. The kitchen was hard to find first time, and was like a dungeon. Riverside kitchen is very light & open, with a view down Elizabeth St with historic trees. And the Central Plaza view isn't pretty - buildings & rooftops.

          I couldn't even work out how to use the lifts - order your floor from outside the lift.

          While there are similarities between offices, there can be great differences.

  • bubbleo00 on 15/05/2015 - 23:51
    -2

    Doesn't work anymore :(
    Invalid code

    • ameno on 16/05/2015 - 01:09
      +1

      It works mate, you just have to enter the code and hit 'validate' before you can submit your personal details :)

  • illumination on 15/05/2015 - 23:54
    -4

    Haha yay free accommodation!!

    • bubbleo00 on 15/05/2015 - 23:55

      Did the code work for you?

      • illumination on 15/05/2015 - 23:56

        Yep it did

        • bubbleo00 on 15/05/2015 - 23:57

          It's showing:
          Invalid promotion entered / promotion cannot be applied to this product / promotion expired.

          Hmm which link did you click?

        • illumination on 15/05/2015 - 23:59

          @bubbleo00: The link up the top (from this deal)
          then type in the code
          then press validate
          then type in all your details below
          then press submit
          then done.

    • pull the lever on 16/05/2015 - 00:09
      +2

      I think they close after normal business hours because there's no one at reception.
      Unless you hide under the desks.
      Then you can have all the free Nespresso coffees, and left over cake for dinner, supper, and breakfast.

  • prankster on 15/05/2015 - 23:58
    +3

    for some reason i was thinking airport lounge lol

    • illumination on 16/05/2015 - 00:00

      I initially thought that too from the title.. that would arguably be an even better deal.

    • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 00:01

      CBD locations in major cities around the world. They're renting office & meeting space, often for years to same clients. Airport business lounges are very short term relax, eat, catch up on a bit of work spaces, usually associated with airlines.

  • tikei on 15/05/2015 - 23:58

    Not really sure what this means.
    One of the locations I clicked on says:
    Reception
    Mon-Fri 08:30 - 18:00
    Sat/Sun Closed

    But under the amenities tab it says "24 hour access".

    So can I get in anytime mon-fri?

    • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 00:03
      +3

      Some long term clients have after hours access - they're paying for that. But we have to stick to the business hours.

  • ezza on 16/05/2015 - 00:10

    Does anyone know if it works in airport lounges. Couldn't manage to search countries other than AUS. Noticed all Melbourne ones are in CBD offices

    • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 00:32
      +2

      It's an office rental business, centred on CBD office locations. Many clients are have overflow offices near their corporate offices, often for independent teams. Others are for long term clients who want an office for a few days a week. Others use the offices for meetings, or an office when in a different city.

      Airport lounges are a very different business model.

      • ezza on 16/05/2015 - 09:34

        Understand this however read the description on the site:

        Locations in major cities, business parks, airports and transport centres

        Thus why I asked the question if anyone saw any airports on the list.

        • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 09:42

          It's also in the deal description above, copied from the site.

          Yes, they probably exist somewhere, but I've never come across one & staff were unaware. The format would likely be different to airline lounges. Try searching.

    • tonester on 18/05/2015 - 11:03

      yes - Gatwick & Heathrow :)

  • So Was Red on 16/05/2015 - 00:21

    Looks who's invited to an office Christmas party THIS YEAR HUH BOB >:D

  • frowny on 16/05/2015 - 00:21

    So, any way to get this deal without having a Diners Club card?

  • ShootingStar3388 on 16/05/2015 - 00:37

    Thanks OP! This is a great deal and perfect for business when travelling.

    • fickre on 16/05/2015 - 07:32

      yeah, for merely "business" purposes.

      • eug on 16/05/2015 - 07:39
        +2

        I suppose you could say… "what I do there is my business"… so it's "business" after all. :)

  • mrjames on 16/05/2015 - 00:47
    +2

    Is there any offices with 24 hour access?

    • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 01:01

      The ones I know of are for long term clients renting certain offices. They have a different access, not through reception, to a different group of offices.

      Many offices are listed as 24 hour access, but for us, you need to find one with reception open 24 hours. Happy searching.

  • CurtinStudent on 16/05/2015 - 01:04

    one of my local gym have a gym. Do i need to pay more to access the gym?

    • stevarja on 16/05/2015 - 01:08
      +26

      one of my local gym have a gym

      If your local gym doesn't have a gym, i'd never join to that gym.

      • CurtinStudent on 16/05/2015 - 01:12

        lol i meant my local regus…

        • legelas on 16/05/2015 - 02:22
          +1

          ask staff at your local regus

        • [Deactivated] on 18/05/2015 - 20:20
          +1

          @legelas: if they have a regus?

    • tdw on 16/05/2015 - 02:29
      +1

      forrest centre? likely requires additional payment, as with parking and photocopying facilities, or so i've learned

      • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 03:02
        +2

        Yes, generally everything except the cubicle, coffee etc, WiFi, reading newspapers, using the 1 computer, watching Sky - costs.
        Looking at great views out the office window - priceless.

    • DH on 16/05/2015 - 10:16
      +1

      If you find out, let us all know, it is in my weekly comute

  • darktiger on 16/05/2015 - 01:07

    I come from a family of people with online businesses, so this will be very handy! Thank you so much OP.

    • zappy32 on 16/05/2015 - 04:19
      +1

      Hello Mr Teoh!

  • blitzzbargain on 16/05/2015 - 01:18

    You can register your email address after confirming the membership.
    After 2 years is up, will you get invoice? In the member login area, there are payment and invoices sections.
    Just wondering…

    • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 01:38
      +2

      As discussed earlier, it hasn't happened in previous memberships, they don't have anything to bill, never received any follow up or contact except to give feedback on the office. No problems, just free coffee, newspapers to read, WiFi & a cubicle to sit at.

  • tdw on 16/05/2015 - 01:37

    for the offices with secure parking, is this free or is it another thing you have to pay for? if it's free, my car could just use it as its workspace while i trundle around town for a couple of hours ;)

    • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 01:41
      +2

      Once again to this type of question - what do you think? Is it listed in the benefits of membership? If not, no. And some listed above (printing etc) are not free.

      It's an office rental business offering these free offers to get you to spend money. (I've never spent a cent, but enjoyed the facilities with no hassles. Treated as any other paying client.)

      It's just saying parking is available on site - usually run by a commercial operator at a high price.

      You can ask the staff when they show you around or ring the office of your choice. Most are located close to public transport - I take a leisurely ferry ride to my office. Given what you are getting for free, it's a great deal.

      • tdw on 16/05/2015 - 02:03
        -6

        well i'm new to this sort of scene so i'm not entirely clued in to what's free/not free.

        and depending on what parking on-site costs, it may even be somewhat decent value considering how hard it is to get a spot in CBD areas, more so for undercover parking.

        • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 02:15
          +1

          Parking spots for casual parking would be no different to any other parking station in the CBD. That is hard to find & expensive.

          Don't worry, I didn't neg you. But you were expecting a bit too much from a freebie. If parking was free, people would happily pay far more than the full price of this deal for Mon-Fri free parking. Good to be curious, but best to think first.

          Regus site lists all facilities at the site of the office. Some like 24 hour access are only available to long term paying clients. Some are facilities like parking that are available on the site, payable to an outside business. Best to check with the office concerned.

        • tdw on 16/05/2015 - 02:24
          +4

          @brucefromaustralia: i wouldn't care even if you did…i don't shy away from supposedly "stupid" questions :) after all asking if something is free or not isn't exactly the same as expecting it

        • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 02:28

          @tdw:
          I think your enthusiasm for your plans of what you would do with your free parking showed a bit of expectation. But I would do the same, if I could find a free park.

          Office space (even if you own or rent it) does not usually include car park space. It is usually a large additional expense.

        • tdw on 16/05/2015 - 02:46
          +2

          @brucefromaustralia: i'm an ozbargainer, it's natural to be enthusiastic about free stuff! (and i'm always looking to expand my list of free car parks)

          the only expectations i have that those who offer said freebie hold up their end and not shift goalposts or make excuses when someone legitimately tries to claim it (obviously not the case here, but with other freebies)

        • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 02:57
          +1

          @tdw:
          As an example it costs $23 for less than 1 hour parking at the Riverside Centre, Brisbane, downstairs from the Regus office, operated by Wilson Parking.

          10 x 3 hour parks cost the same as the full price of this deal over 2 years. Other cities will be much dearer. So you might understand why parking isn't free in this deal.

          Parking is listed as available (at a price), but that price is why I don't park in the building when I visit that office :-(

          You often can Google parking rates based on the Regus office location or building name.

        • [Deactivated] on 20/05/2015 - 08:09
          +1

          @brucefromaustralia:

          Carparks are also available from Regus if you're an office holder. I can get one for $100 a month on top of my office rental.

        • INFIDEL on 20/05/2015 - 08:29

          @Kyanar:
          (Paid) membership, plus office rental - has its privileges.
          Here, some expect it free :-(

    • [Deactivated] on 16/05/2015 - 02:25
      +2

      Your car has free wifi and a coffee machine? Mad pimpin'

      • tdw on 16/05/2015 - 02:27
        +2

        yep…fancy some 5w30 fully synthetic coffee?

  • ttwaite on 16/05/2015 - 02:02

    Anyone else get this?

    "We are unable to process your activation at this time - please contact us on the number below "

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