A young guest does his homework on a laptop in one of the pool cabanas at W South Beach in Miami … [+]
W South Beach
A sustained slump in business travel and the reluctance to travel on vacation in many regions of the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic have led hoteliers to think outside the box. School and work require that the soldier, even when away from home, provide hotels with new opportunities for potential business in the form of “Work from the hotel” or “school from the hotel” remains.
Productivity and focus can suffer from the distractions of domestic life. Hotels work hard to create compelling packages that will convince travelers they can stay focused and motivated even in a new locale.
Hotel brands have launched extensive offers to promote the idea. However, individual properties develop their own niche concepts that highlight the strengths of the amenities of their travel destination and at the same time follow the trend of “work” and “schooling”.
Dig for dinosaur fossils at The Advenire, Utah
After a day of distance learning, kids can use their history skills to learn about dinosaurs … [+]
The Advenire Hotel
The School of Rock Adventure Package at The Advenire Hotel in St. George, Utah (part of Marriott Bonvoy and his autograph collection) gives families the opportunity to break away from the textbook.
Children can go on a digging dinosaur discovery tour around the famous red rocks of Greater Zion. A visit to a dinosaur discovery site transports budding archaeologists to a 200 million year old ecosystem that was once home to prehistoric fish, plants and dinosaurs. It’s an educational reward after a day of reading books in the guest room or on the hotel’s rooftop terrace.
Make a new “home at the Hilton” in Sandestin Beach
Bunk beds in some guest rooms are popular with families, especially those staying at the Hilton for extended periods … [+]
Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort & Spa
The Home at Hilton offer at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa offer two options for those looking to trade city life for the sunny sand and sunny Florida ocean. With a guest list sourced from nearby drive-market destinations as well as colder cities in the North and Midwest, longer stays are on the rise. A 14-night option includes a discounted nightly rate, unlimited coffee refills and plenty of space to work in the room or balcony. Bunk beds in some guest rooms are particularly popular with families.
A month-long option that the resort calls a “month-long life swap” includes a free breakfast, beach cabin, and daily afternoon cocktail to unwind after a day of work or school. Hilton Honors Points can be earned for both options.
Zoom from a poolside cabana on W South Beach
Special WLAN and audiovisual functions in the pool cabana make working or studying easier … [+]
W South Beach
After a $ 30 million renovation W South Beach Reopened to travelers in late 2020, some of whom take life from the hotel to a new meaning. Some extended-stay guests are in the house for up to six months, and there are many ways to stay productive by the sea.
Pool cabanas offer privacy as well as an outdoor option for work or study time.
W South Beach
Pool cabanas can be converted into a remote office with dedicated WiFi signals, and tutors are available for students who want to take a break from digital learning. Audiovisual and screening functions for meetings are also available in the pool cabana. Employees can walk pets daily if they are too focused on work.
The Work Anywhere Play package includes additional office or study space outside of the main room and credit towards the spa. Families can find this a refreshing alternative to distance schooling at home as there is plenty of outdoor space for children to let go of pent-up energy. Long-term guests can take advantage of discounted monthly rates that waive the resort fee and free grocery shopping service.
“Work 9-5, Play 5-9” at the Ben West Palm
Ben’s new book butler program supports a local bookstore. Books left behind will be donated to … [+]
The Ben
Guests can “work 9-5, play 5-9 at Ben” in West Palm Beach, Florida. The package at The Ben West Palm, an autograph collection hotel, is available for either overnight or daytime use. The offer includes an “out-of-office” cocktail on the roof of the hotel, free parking, a snack basket in the room, discounts on food and drinks and all the coffee you can drink. If you stay for at least two weeks, daily laundry credit is a nice boost.
You can also take advantage of the hotel’s new book butler program. In the room menus you will find a list of the current bestsellers, which can be delivered to the door (or left hanging on the door handle) by the dedicated bookbutler. The hotel works with a local bookstore to buy books for guests to take home or leave behind to donate to a local library.
‘Workation and Schoolcation’ at Club Med
Children can take a break from school work and learn to cook as one of many activities at the resort.
Club Med
Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Florida has mastered remote working and learning by providing guests with a separate work area to clearly separate leisure and work. The family-friendly all-inclusive resort offers its productivity-oriented guests access to a conference room with premium WiFi, which also serves as a private office. It has a printer and regular coffee breaks with snacks.
Students can take advantage of a similar offering by using a conference room for virtual learning. The resort staff will supervise the students to help them with any questions and offer snacks. Noise-canceling headsets eliminate any distraction. The break here is a little more exotic than the playground, as kids can take part in other activities at the resort, including cooking classes or splashing around in the pool or on the beach.
“Take a Sabbatical” at AKA West Hollywood
Furnished residences mean being at home time can be like being at home.
AKA West Hollywod
Los Angeles residents don’t have to travel far to take a sabbatical from daily life at AKA West Hollywood, where stays of at least seven nights are available for the work-from-hotel set. Typically, AKA guests are required to stay at least 30 nights, but this special short-term offer is designed to give locals a break from their domestic routine. The “Joy Ambassadors” on site help coordinate the logistics for those who want a change of scene in one of the studio apartments or suites.
The “Sabbatical Experience” These include use of the hotel’s bikes to get around the neighborhood, tickets to the nearby Botanical Gardens, discounts on fresh produce delivered to your room weekly, and access to an on-site screening room for movie nights. There is also a heated pool and outdoor deck to take in the scenery after a day of work in the property’s fully furnished residences.
Work in a pool cabana at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar.
The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has seven multi-level swimming pools for after work or school … [+]
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar.
The Work from the Hyatt package at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. in the Bahamas is more than just a guest room. Guests receive additional space in the form of a connecting room, a suite with a separate work desk, or a meeting room for remote work or schooling, and $ 50 in daily food and beverage credits.
The package requires a seven-night minimum stay, but offers other perks like laundry discounts, free parking, resort fee waivers, and two days in a private poolside cabana. Before leaving is the resort One of many hotels that offers free Covid tests in accordance with new requirements for travelers returning to the United States.
“Schoolcation” at the Royal on Atlantis Paradise Island
Families can take a break from work and school and explore the resort’s marine life. A family here … [+]
Atlantis Paradise Island
Students can hit the books in paradise at The Royal on Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas with its Schoolcation in Paradise. Get a 30% discount when you stay seven nights or more, plus $ 30 daily resort credit that can be used for grocery and beverage retailers.
The resort credit also includes educational activities like swimming with dolphins or learning to protect coral reefs from resident marine biologists. The resort’s newest promotion offers a fourth night free for stays in March.
The teachers take a break at the Curtis in Denver
Even the lobby at The Curtis has a playful work area, which is a great option when a conference room is available … [+]
The Curtis
Teachers, too, are navigating a new normal, and those who remotely guide today’s students have an ally The Curtis, a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Denver. The property offers free access to one of the five meeting rooms for teachers of all grades who need peace and quiet for distance learning. In addition to free space, teachers can use tables, chairs and WiFi free of charge (no stay required)
