Essential Facilities when Booking a Business Weekend

By Julia Rees, Senior Managing Editor

Posted on 3 min read

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Going away on a business trip is a nightmare if you don’t have access to certain things. You need certain essential facilities to make your work and client meetings go smoothly.

Essential Facilities when Booking a Business Weekend

Business Class Accommodations

The hotel you choose on a business trip must meet certain criteria. For instance, you need somewhere to work, hold meetings and access remote facilities with privacy.

For example, suppose you are on an important trip to Karachi. Therefore you would need a hotel like Avari Tower (read this Avari Tower review) that offers everything the modern business person needs. These include access to printers and faxes, a conference room, and a concierge service.

Fast, Secure, and Reliable Internet Access

It doesn’t have to be wireless, though this is becoming more common in today’s technologically advanced world. However, there should be some kind of internet service in your room and throughout the hotel. And a hotel shouldn’t call itself a “business hotel” if it doesn’t offer free internet.

Essential Facilities when Booking a Business Weekend

You might want to get online to check work emails, put together a last-minute presentation, or set up video calling schedules for remote meetings and collaboration.

Essential Facilities Include Fitness and Wellbeing

It’s important to find time for yourself, so you can stop thinking about work. The best way to do this is to use a hotel’s gym and facilities. This should be on your list when looking for a hotel. Spending half an hour at the gym can help if you can’t fall asleep after being in meetings or on the road for a long time.

Essential Facilities when Booking a Business Weekend

A little bit of exercise can help you relax a lot. It’s even better if you can find a hotel with a spa and book a massage or treatment to relax and unwind after a long day.

Somewhere with at Least Breakfast Service

As they say, the best way to start the day is with a good breakfast, especially if you won’t have much time to stop and eat. It’s much better to get breakfast for free than to have to pay extra for it, but what you really want to know is that the breakfast you’re getting is good.

It needs to be made fresh, has a lot of options, and be ready early. Many business travelers have to get up at the crack of dawn, so a good business hotel should have a breakfast option for early risers.

Look for the Best Value

For a business weekend, you probably have a budget to stick to. And it can be hard to find a hotel that meets all your needs and is still within the company’s budget.

Here, it can be very helpful to have good-standing connections with hotels in many cities. For instance, many hotel chains offer discounts for frequent guests or business discounts. Larger hotel chains normally offer these. But it is still worth looking into, even if you choose a smaller place.

Summary

A hotel must have a minimum of essential facilities for a pleasant business trip. These should include secure meeting rooms, fitness and relaxation facilities, and value for money.

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