Making the most of hotel amenities

Hotel amenities can make or break your hotel experience. They make you feel more comfortable, help create a routine, give you a sense of home, and give you an opportunity to take care of your physical health and mental health while traveling for business. Whether it be gym facilities and amenities, meeting rooms, different hotel services or any other hotel facilities, traveling for business can be made better with amenities.

We’ll look at how to make the most of hotel amenities when you travel for business, the services you don’t want to miss, and some things to keep in mind. The overall goal of hotel amenities is without a doubt to make your stay better.

Hotel services you don’t want to miss

Depending on your travel policy, when you travel for business you will have access to certain classes of hotels. If you are an executive or C-level, chances are you will have more pick of the draw when it comes to your budget for a hotel then if you are entry level, Likewise if you are a sales manager who travels regularly for business, you might have better hotels available to you.

In any case, the hotel services you don’t want to miss and should choose your hotel based on the availability of these hotel services are things like the gym, breakfast included, airport pick-up, and co-working space and meeting rooms. 

Added bonuses are things like sewing kits, brew your own coffee and tea, refillable water bottles, shampoos, soaps, body creams and conditioner (to name a few). Of course, the more services you have available, the better and the more chances you have to personalize your hotel stay, improving comfort, productivity and convenience, even if it is just for a night.

Hotel facilities to keep in mind when traveling for business

The main hotel facilities you should be concerned with when choosing a hotel for business travel are the gym, meeting rooms, and areas to work from, especially if you aren’t traveling to visit an office. In the case you are traveling to visit an office then you will have the opportunity to work from the office and don’t need additional workspace.

Gym amenities

Gym amenities might seem like a mute point when it comes to traveling for business, but in reality gym access is great for your mental health. Not only can it help you make a more consistent and steady routine while away from home, but it can also help you work off steam before you go to bed, allowing you to take time for yourself and disconnect from going all the time. Plus, it will help create endorphins, those happy hormones that will help you feel fulfilled and ready to take on the world.

Meeting rooms

Meeting rooms are another great hotel service that will make the difference when planning your work trip. Especially if you’re not traveling to an area where your company has an office, meeting rooms will make your life easier. They give you a space to conduct meetings without having to leave the comfort of your own hotel. Generally hotels also have a restaurant and a bar where you can get coffee and tea, which makes for added comfort and less reason to have to leave the hotel.

5 things to keep in mind about hotel amenities when you travel for business

When it comes to making meaningful travel experiences, a hotel has a lot to do with how connected and at ease you feel when traveling for business. 

Now, let’s take a look at 5 things to keep in mind about hotel amenities.

1. When in doubt choose a hotel with breakfast included

Choosing a hotel with breakfast included in the rate saves time and money. There’s nothing worse than waking up early in the morning to make it on time to your first business meeting and having to wander the streets looking for an open coffee shop. When you choose a rate with breakfast included, not only might you have more per diem dollars available for lunch and dinner, but it also provides convenience while saving time and money.

2. More is more

Normally they say “less is more,” but when it comes to hotel amenities, more is more. This means, when choosing between two different hotels with the same price, hotel amenities can be the tie breaker. Hotel amenities are designed to personalize and improve the hotel experience, making the difference in how comfortable you are when traveling for business. So, when two hotels are alike in price and value for the money, start looking at the amenities.

3. Look out for workspace

With remote work policies on the rise, more and more hotels have worked out specific workspaces within the hotel to enhance the guest experience. This may mean having an ergonomic desk and chair in the room so that you can comfortably work from your hotel room or dedicated coworking spaces within the hotel where you can quietly work from. It’s a good idea when choosing a hotel room to see what your options are for working from the hotel.

4. Don’t underestimate the importance of amenities

Imagine you have a hole in your stocking or you accidentally ripped your sweater and since you’re only traveling for one night, you only brought one outfit. Instead of having to rush off to the closest department store, if you have a sewing kit in your room you can quickly repair whatever hole there is. It may seem unlikely, but having the right amenities in your room could save you from disaster. 

Same goes for laundry services, if you accidentally get a stain in your coat, you can quickly send it off for laundering without having to wander the streets looking for the closest drycleaners. Amenities make your life more convenient and streamline your travel experience.

5. The more stars a hotel has, the more comforts it will have

Stars really do matter when it comes to choosing a hotel. The more stars you have, the more comforts you will likely have. For example, you will likely find a concierge, who is incredibly helpful for helping you to book a restaurant, reserve a taxi or find where you’re going quickly and easily. 

More stars also means you will likely find more amenities within the room, and added services within the hotel premises like a spa, restaurants, bar, coffee shop, pool or dedicated coworking space. While all these services might not be totally necessary for a quick business trip, the longer you stay away, the more you will miss the convenience of being at your own home, and the nicer it is to have these added benefits.