The way we work has evolved in recent years, and the workcation continues to prove it’s a travel trend with legs. Many companies have extended their remote work policies, making it easy for adventurous workers to pack up their laptops and take off. In fact, a study found that 30 percent of Americans now plan to combine vacation time with working on the road.
But why huddle in your hotel room to meet deadlines when you can take advantage of work friendly hotel amenities available for travelers — as well as locals?
Thanks to its updated design strategy, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to prioritize the creation of purpose-built spaces that cater to all types of work, from private studios for brainstorming sessions to cozy booths for private calls, and more.
Here are five types of remote workspaces to help you stay productive while outside the office.
Community Tables for Teamwork
Surrounded by lobby buzz, the Community Tables inside Sheraton lobbies welcome guests and locals who want to connect and converse while getting work done. With ample lighting and panels for power sources, these communal workstations make it easy to meet deadlines.
Take for example the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai where travelers or locals can work solo or in teams in the heart of the hotels. There’s room to rest a snack or drink, and an elevated shelf at eye level takes care of paperwork overflow.
For a slightly different vibe, the Community Table at the Sheraton Reston Hotel in Virginia is set apart from the bustling lobby in a soothing alcove, which encourages connection with colleagues and other small groups.
‘Phone Booths’ for Focus Time
When you’re working outside your hotel room and need to make a private call, Sheraton has you covered, thanks to their enhanced phone booths.
These closed-door spaces with power sources offer private nooks that are both cozy and soundproof, ideal for private calls, videoconferences, and even video recordings.
For instance, you’ll be seen but not heard inside the lobby booth at the Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, which has glass on two sides, so you can still sense the energy and excitement of the lobby, but is soundproofed so your calls stay private.
On the other side of the globe, inside the booths at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, you’ll find a stylish stool, built-in shelf and outlets to charge devices, making the spaces ideal for longer calls or video meetings.
Studios for Creativity
Whether you’re a hotel guest or local looking for an intimate setting, Sheraton’s private studio spaces are the perfect place to host your pitch meeting or collaborate with others to let your creative juices flow.
The studio spaces can be booked in advance directly online, and boast high-tech capabilities that are perfect for hosting a meeting with investors, or fleshing out a big idea with a small group of colleagues.
With high ceilings and lots of natural light, the modern studios at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel resemble living rooms, with comfortable seating, table space and tech to help share ideas.
Keeping it cozy across the Atlantic, in the Netherlands workers will find funky wallpaper and contemporary art inside the private studios at the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center which provide inspiration during collaborative sessions with co-workers.
Lobby Coffee Shops for Networking
Catch up on emails over tea, or sip coffee with colleagues, at one of Sheraton’s welcoming lobby coffee shops. These buzzy cafés are the heart and soul of Sheraton’s public space redesign, and they draw in patrons to converse, connect and collaborate in a vibrant setting.
Grab a cappuccino or latte at &More by Sheraton inside the Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel, and then retreat to the cozy oversize lobby couches to network over a hot drink.
Whether meeting with a client over morning coffee at a Community Table — or with a drink at the bar during happy hour — the &More by Sheraton at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown will seamlessly transition your workday into night.
A Sheraton Club for Client Meetings
Marriott Bonvoy Elite Members can impress their clients inside a Sheraton Club Lounge, which doubles as fantastic office real estate when you’re on the road thanks to tasteful interior design and killer views.
What’s more, the elevated experience in the lounge includes complimentary food and drinks as well as an onsite Sheraton Club Manager who can cater to any other needs.
Close deals over drinks with a bird’s-eye view of Toronto from the vibey lounge inside the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.
Thoughtful furniture arrangements inside the Sheraton Club at Sheraton Istanbul Levent let you meet one-on-one while enjoying a view of the city or gather as a group in a cluster of comfy couches and chairs.
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