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Mini-Suites expands

L.A.County’s fast-growing Mini Suites operation has now expanded into San Diego, leasing the entire 20,400-square-foot sixth floor of a seven-story mixed-use complex in the Hillcrest district, according to Tom Dean, the former Cushman & Wakefield Inc. executive who founded Mini Suites about three years ago.

All 11 Mini Suites locations offer the company’s clients technically subtenants many amenities of traditional high-end professional executive suites operations but at a much lower cost. Included with the rent are common-area amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, conference rooms and lobby reception areas, as well as utilities and janitorial services.

The new Washington street location in Hillcrest represents Mini Suites’ first foray outside Los Angeles County. Dean added that he is seeking another San Diego area location for Mini Suites.

Mini Suites operates in Long Beach, Santa Monica, Torrance, the LAX area, Hawthorne and Santa Monica. Dean noted that the company is also expanding the concept into the mini-warehouse field.