Things to Check Out First in a Top-Rated Business Hotel
As a frequent business traveler, I have learned the hard way that not all business hotels are created equal. I use SpotSelector.com for trustworthy reviews and Booking.com to filter the available options, but there are certain things I always look for before booking. Through the years, I have realized that these four factors are what set apart a top business hotel from others.
Location and Accessibility
My first aspect is location, and I am never disappointed! However lovely the hotel, if it’s not where I need to be, it’s worthless. I always search for hotels near meeting spaces, convention facilities, or areas of business. If the stay is somewhere convenient to public transportation or highway access, then that’s a bonus, as I can avoid spending valuable time commuting.
What I normally do is check the hotel’s map on SpotSelector.com to make sure it’s located somewhere convenient. The central location helps me keep my appointments and avoid the stress of arriving late.
Business Facilities
You’d expect more than just a plush room from the best business hotels in the world. My business amenities keep me productive when traveling. I want good, fast internet, places to meet, and access to a business center.
I always make sure the hotel has adequate meeting rooms and equipment before booking it. Pluses are conference rooms with projectors, video conferencing capabilities, and A/V support. And hotels that offer such amenities help me keep up with work when I am on the road.
I also seek out complementary services such as business concierge support, printing, or copying. These little extras can help make my stay more pleasant, particularly when I am up against a deadline.
Room Quality and Comfort
The space itself can make or break a hotel stay. I just don’t like working the way that Walter Mitty is so desperate to get out of one, as if he feels invisible at work and needs to travel. When I travel for business, I stay in a quiet, comfortable place after meetings. I’m the first to look up the size of a room online and squint at pictures to see if it has space for work, preferably, but not hard-and-fast requiring, a good desk, comfortable chair, and lighting.
I’m also picky about the bed. I need to sleep well all night after a long day, and I do not want to wake up achy or restless. I’m also looking for things like in-room coffee makers, mini-fridges, and safes. These are minor luxuries that make me feel more at home.
Cleanliness and Hygiene
Cleanliness is non-negotiable. The last thing I want is to be stuck with a dirty or uncomfortable hotel room. Before booking, I look over reviews on SpotSelector.com to see if cleanliness is mentioned by other guests. If anyone mentions dirty rooms or shoddy housekeeping, I waste no time moving on to another possibility.
I make sure to give the bathroom extra attention. Clean towels, a shiny sink, and an ungrungy shower are nonnegotiable. From my experience, if a hotel does a good job in keeping the place clean, then generally they are offering a better service on all other levels, and it is an indication of how good your confidence should be during your stay.
Customer Service
The customer service makes a smooth stay possible. Hotels are spendy these days, and if I’m traveling for work, I don’t want to be bothered with things that hotel staff could’ve handled. I always look at reviews to see if other guests say that the staff was helpful, responsive, and very professional.
I favor hotels where the staff are prompt to respond to requests, be it to extend my stay, order a taxi, or arrange for a meeting room at the last minute. A friendly, can-do staff can really make a hotel stay, especially when I’ve got work deadlines piling up and am feeling on edge from travel.
Final Thoughts
The perfect business hotel is not just somewhere to sleep. Good location, business-based facilities, room quality, cleanliness, and the kindness of hotel staff are all important to contribute to my successful trip. Tools like SpotSelector.com and Booking.com help me find hotels with these features. By spending that time to check over those factors, when you go on your next business trip, you’ll be ready for it, calm and smooth in transit, and productive.
