Look For These Hotel Amenities When Traveling For Business
Every business traveler has one thing in common. When traveling for business, they sleep away from their home. Whether it's a couple of days a year, or a couple of days a week, where they stay – their accommodations - are a significant factor in not only their comfort but their effectiveness when on the road.Your room should have certain features to keep you safe, comfortable, and productive while you're away from your office. Here are some of the top amenities and features that business travelers look for when choosing accommodations.
First, A Comfortable Space To Do Business...
Anyone who spent any time working on the road knows that your room is more than a place to sleep, it's often the place where you'll prepare a presentation, review contracts, or make a conference call to the marketing team on the opposite coast. Having a dedicated workspace in the room is a must. Business travelers want at the very least, comfortable seating, and an ergonomic desk. It should have good lighting and be easily accessible to any power or ports you need.The room should be soundproofed to eliminate distracting noise like elevator, airport, or highway noise. In addition to a comfortable space to work in their room, many business travelers may also need a small, flexible conference space where a small team can collaborate. Lastly, the ideal hotel room for business travelers should be large enough that you want to stay in and rest after working all day.
The Latest Technology
It goes without saying, the number one request of business travelers is Internet access. A technology study by the Global Business Travel Association found that 55% of business travelers use in-room Internet access for business at least one hour a day. Further, 73% use Wi-Fi in common areas like the lobby, fitness center or restaurant. It's unsurprising that most prefer access to be free and fast, and more hotels are listening!Other technology travelers’ requests include self-check-in and check-out kiosks, or a dedicated mobile app. Requested in-room technology includes keyless entry and plenty of phone and laptop chargers. With more Millennials hitting the road, hotels are also beginning to include streaming services on the TV to customize entertainment.
Location
Like all real estate, it's about location, location, location! Business travelers are looking for secure nearby parking, access to mass transit, or a taxi or limo so they can get to their meetings stress-free. They are also looking for interesting things to do close to home during their downtime – restaurants, nightclubs, shopping. Whether you're alone or traveling with a colleague or group, after a full day of meetings, it's nice to relax with a glass of wine over a good dinner.Additional Creature Comforts
Every business traveler understands that being away from home can be stressful and wear you down both physically and emotionally. To stay at peak performance, they will need certain amenities.The basics include good food, or access to healthy food, whether it's a grab and go counter, or an in-house restaurant, healthy dining options are a must. Business travelers also want in-room coffee and tea for the morning or those late night work sessions.
Sleep is critical to performance so make sure the beds are comfortable, and the linens are crisp. Some hotels even offer guests a “pillow menu” for a more custom experience. Having high-quality upscale bath amenities allows travelers to leave the liquids at home – making their TSA experience stress free. Women especially appreciate having a real hair dryer in the room, not a wall mounted version. Adding extras like a plush luxury robe and slippers can make getting ready in the morning, or relaxing after a long day a pleasure!
One of the most popular hotel amenities business travelers often request is some form of workout facility, running route, or loaner bikes. Staying fresh on the road means keeping up with your normal routines so a fitness room is an amenity to consider. If you don't have one in-house, having some form of temporary, or reduced rate membership with a local gym is a great perk.
Finally, to perform your best, you need to look your best! Offering laundry service, garment pressing, and shoeshine services are services that your business guests will use often, and appreciate.
The Hotel Concord: Check All The Boxes for Hotel Amenities
Here at The Hotel Concord, we check all of the boxes when it comes to hotel amenities for our business traveler guests. Our hotel has large private rooms that include dedicated workspaces including plenty of outlets and USB charging ports. We also provide luxurious, plush linens and extremely comfortable beds. The meeting and conference rooms are equipped with the latest technology including projectors and screens, and our on-premises amenities include a restaurant–O Steaks & Seafood–and a fitness room that features Precor machines. At The Hotel Concord we understand the needs of our business guests and go the extra mile to make each stay extraordinary!Located in downtown Concord, New Hampshire, we're just steps away from fine dining, entertainment, and shopping. If you're looking for a high-end hotel experience in Concord, look no further than The Hotel Concord. Want to learn more or ready to book your stay? Give our General Manager, Sue O'Donnell, a call at (603) 504-3500 ext. 4004.