What Are Work-From-Hotel Programs? Here’s What You Need to Know

Thanks to a steady rise in vaccinations (and spring breakers everywhere), the TSA saw its busiest days in over a year last weekend. While this is good news for the travel industry, experts warn that it could also lead to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Understandably, many companies aren’t quite ready to send employees back out on the road. And while working from home continues to be the safest option, we’re a year into this thing and we know that you might be going a little stir crazy. That’s where work-from-hotel programs come in. These programs allow guests to book rooms for a day or more to use as a remote office at special rates.

If you’re someone who needs to get out of your house for the day (or longer!) to get some productive work done with no distractions, here are a few of the different work-from-hotel programs available.

Hilton

Hilton has introduced WorkSpaces by Hilton and has rolled it out across properties in the US and UK. You can book a WorkSpaces by Hilton room and use it as a remote office for the day. To book it, call a participating hotel directly by phone and they’ll offer you a special daytime rate. Each of these bookings include a private, standard guestroom with a desk and chair, complimentary WiFi (regardless of status), and food and beverage options (if available). You cannot book a daytime stay with points, but you can earn them.

Marriott

Marriott has put together three custom hotel packages to help you get the most out of working remotely. To book one of their work-from-hotel packages, head to their website. You’ll be able to earn points with these stays that you’ll be able to redeem later.

Day Pass Book a Marriott room for one day and it includes:

• 6am check-in/6pm check-out (12 hours inclusive) 
• Guest room with desk, chair, and natural light
• Premium WiFi and access to power outlets
• Complimentary bottled water
• Full use of business facilities like printing, fax, and scanning equipment

Stay Pass Combine overnight stays with Day Pass benefits:

• 6am early check-in/6pm late check-out (at the end of your stay)
• Guest room with desk, chair, and natural light
• Premium WiFi and access to power outlets
• $10 food and beverage voucher (redeemable at on-site restaurant if available or via room service)
• Complimentary bottle of water
• Full use of business facilities like printing, fax, and scanning equipment
• Unlimited access to public spaces, hotel amenities, and fitness facilities

Play Pass Combines work with pleasure for the whole family, including:

• Business Concierge
• Supervised kids’ activities
• Booking access to semi-private workspaces and meeting rooms
• Premium WiFi and access to power outlets
• Full use of business facilities like printing, fax, and scanning equipment
• Unlimited access to public spaces, hotel amenities, and fitness facilities

Hyatt

Hyatt's Work From Hyatt program includes almost 60 participating properties across North America and the Caribbean. You can choose between three packages: 1 day, 5 or more nights, or 29 or more nights. Bookings can be made directly on Hyatt’s website.You’ll be eligible to earn World of Hyatt points and credits regardless of the length of your stay.

Office for the Day (1 day)

• Starts at $65/day
• Standard guestroom from 7am to 7pm with a workspace (option to upgrade)
• Complimentary high-speed WiFi 
• 50% discount on self or valet parking
• 15% food and beverage discount, complimentary bottled water, and in-room coffee and tea
• Access to hotel amenities such as the gym and pool (if available)
• Access to businesses facilities such as printer, scanner, and fax machine
• Flexible cancellation at no charge up to 24 hours before scheduled arrival

Stay for 5 or more nights and get access to:

• Standard guestroom or suite (option to upgrade)
• Workspace that’s either a separate, private space or a complimentary second guestroom
• Daily food and beverage credit
• Complimentary or discounted laundry services
• Complimentary self or valet parking
• Complimentary high-speed WiFi
• Housekeeping services (according to guest preferences)
• Waived resort fees

The Great Relocate (29+ nights)

• Extended stay option
• Housekeeping twice a week
• Complimentary gym access
• Airport or train station pickup
• Up to three hours of complimentary board meeting room usage per month
• IT concierge (for any potential tech issues)
• 25% off food and beverage
• 25% off laundry services 

Sometimes a change of scenery is all you need to refocus and increase your productivity. So if you think you might want to try out a work-from-hotel program or need some help booking your stay, reach out to a member of our team - we’re ready to help!