2 Short-Term Housing Factors to Consider for Business Travelers

What rooms are most helpful to a business traveler? Discover three main ones that you can use for a productive, yet comfortable, business trip.

A business trip often requires hours of working on business projects and holding conference calls. While many hotels offer a desk and chair, cramped quarters, noisy hotel guests, and distracting sunlight from a nearby window can hinder your productivity. A dedicated room where you can concentrate on business matters can help you focus and provide you with hours of productive work time.

While some business travelers prefer the convenience of on-site breakfast or nearby restaurants, others prefer making their own meals or simply want a dedicated room where they can sit down to eat before starting a long business day. Additionally, the quiet of a kitchen in your own short-term housing can provide you with the peace of mind you need to focus yourself on what lies ahead for the day.

While hotels also provide comfortable beds, having a dedicated bedroom can be an added bonus to your business trip. A place where you can comfortably unwind at the end of a long business day — whether you prefer to stretch, read a book, finish a few business emails, or watch TV — and ready yourself for bed can provide you with the rest and relaxation you need to recharge for tomorrow.

Furnishings can play a big role in the success of your business trip. Outside of the hours of going to business meetings or events, you can often spend the rest of the time inside your lodgings. Ensure that you have the right furnishings to help yourself be productive, rested, and focused on what you and your business needs.

Perhaps the most important furnishings are those of your study or office. An expansive desk to spread out files, reports, or a laptop can provide you with the space you need to work productively and comfortably. A comfortable, yet sturdy, office chair can help you focus on work without distraction. A steady desk lamp and adequate lighting ensure that you can see without straining your eyes.

Besides traditional furnishings, access to the right equipment can help as well. A printer, projector, and various outlets can give you the work tools you need to work on a business report or discuss your project with clients or business colleagues.

If you have a dedicated kitchen, a large enough kitchen table will allow you to spread out your meals and business equipment if you decide to work during mealtime. Additionally, access to a refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, and dishes can allow you to store, make, heat up, and eat meals, whether you prefer to prepare a full meal or enjoy something on the go.

To ensure that you get a good night’s rest in between busy business workdays, a bedroom should have the right furnishings. Besides a comfortable bed, a bedside table, lamp, storage space, and a TV can help you focus on bedtime activities, unwind after a long day, and enjoy a productive and restful sleep.

When you want room to move around, complete business tasks successfully, and enjoy your business trip to the fullest, turn to Corporate Relocation, Inc. We offer short-term housing to match every business traveler’s needs, so call us today to talk about our available options.