Simply having fax machines and coffee-making facilities in hotel rooms doesn’t cut it for business travellers anymore. Today’s executives are armed with smartphones, laptops and tablets which means business hotels have had to bring something else to the table to get a slice of this coveted market. Some hotels have really raised the bar in the form of stylish, sophisticated properties that offer superior facilities, proving that business travel can be exciting.
The following hotels will certainly have you looking forward to your next business trip:
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
If you’re tired of sitting in meeting rooms, then the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has just the solution for you. Located close to the airport but also in the business district, Kempinski not only offers top-notch facilities for meetings and conferences, but also provides jaw-dropping features for when work is done.
This award-winning property is a destination in itself being the world’s largest indoor ski resort. Why not go from a conference to skiing, or hold a power lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the ski slope? Boasting a state-of-the-art health club and Ayurveda wellness centre, alongside swimming pool and tennis courts, you certainly won’t be lost for something to do in your down time.
Threadneedles Hotel, London
Located in the financial district, what was once the head offices of the London City & Midland Bank, is now a plush boutique hotel attracting many business travellers. Entertain clients in the Bonds Bar which also happens to be the original banking counter or wow them with your knowledge of the building’s history like the hand-painted, Victorian stained-glass dome in the lobby which dates back to 1856.
Looking for something to do in between meetings? The hotel can also tailor-make tour guides for you and your delegates, focusing on your interests – whether it be the history of the financial district or the markets of the East End. At the end of the day, unwind in your contemporary suite featuring a living area and free evening snacks.
InterContinental, Sydney
Hold your next meeting overlooking one of the 20th century’s most distinctive buildings – the Sydney Opera House. The InterContinental in Sydney is just a short stroll from this world-famous landmark and employs staff who can speak 20 languages between them. You can prepare thoroughly for conferences and in absolute comfort in the lavish rooms which offer city and harbour views containing work desks with electrical outlets, adapters and converters as well as free internet access (for members).
You almost don’t have to leave the hotel if you choose to stay in an executive room with Club InterContinental access which includes in-room fax and printer (available upon request) and same-day dry-cleaning. You don’t have to compromise your fitness regime whilst on the go either as you can recharge in the fitness club with a personal trainer, spa and indoor heated pool.
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