As a business traveler you are already away from your home and family, spending time in a place that is not where you want to be. Sleep schedules are challenged and you are running on food that might not be as healthy. There is a better choice than a corporate chain hotel: the Bed and Breakfast or Boutique Inn.
A smaller, more intimate location in the form of a Bed and Breakfast can make your travel more comfortable and bring a sense of home away from home. Immediately upon entering a bed and breakfast, you feel the peace and quiet of a smaller space with fewer people. Every guest room has your comfort in mind.
Your comfort starts with where you plan to sleep. With a smaller room number, available for guest bookings, the chance for being disturbed is lower. Work and sleep become your priorities. That means you can get a good night's sleep or work a little longer without having to hear people running up and down hallways.
After a great night's sleep another defining factor is the homecooked, locally sourced breakfast. The dining experience at an inn brings back the importance of being prepared for the day, with a healthy meal. No bagged eggs here, but instead, a freshly cooked breakfast with farm fresh eggs and home brewed coffee. Most hosts are even willing to work with your schedule. Early meetings mean you can eat sooner or better yet invite your meeting to breakfast at the Inn. After all, service and great hospitality are key to making your stay the best. This attention to going the extra mile makes up for possible lost points from a chain hotel.
Do not let those points keep you going back to a hotel chain. While yes they are nice and could yield some rewards, you never know if your host has connections to other establishments that have formed a network for earning stays. Look for regional bed and breakfast organizations such as (e.g.,) Great Stays of Texas, California Association of Boutique and Breakfast Inns or Vermont Lodging Association to find these rewards. Use your innkeepers knowledge in more than just the city where they are located.
Beyond working with others, the personalized service and concierge that is offered from your innkeeper can make your stay smooth and easy. Many locations have contactless check in, so you have quick and easy access to your room, no matter the time of your arrival. While also offering free parking and reliable internet connections for those after hours when you need to finish up work. It is these comforts, superior food and focused service that are leading more business travelers to rethink their accommodations.
At The Oaks we provide all of that and a work space in room for any before or after hours work that might need to be completed. Each room is decorated differently to make you feel welcomed and at home. We know that your time away from home and family is a challenge and want to make it the best stay away that it can be. You can even stream your favorite shows while traveling to truly relax at the end of the day.
Do not let the lure of the road side, freeway hotels draw you in. Break away from the path and venture to a small business and add more support to the local economy by staying at a bed and breakfast or boutique inn. You never know, you might just find a better way to travel.
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