YOUR HOME AWAY 
There are 1,323 hotels and motels in Virginia as of 2022. There are a lot of options for your business guests. Only a few of them will suit your business.
Managing business travel is stressful enough without the never ending search for extended-stay hotels. Your choice reflects on you, and it is vital to pick one your business guests will feel at home in.
So how do you find the right hotel?
We have a guide to help you. Read on to find the right hotel for your guests.
This could be a simple survey attached to a business meeting invitation. You could ask about food choices, technology needs, and city or rural locations. Transport factors in here too; do your guests need drivers or more parking?
Think of it like a marketing activity. The more you know about your guests, the easier it will be to give them what they want.
Try to assess the demographics of your business guests too. The more your know about their ages, backgrounds, and culture, the better. That way you can choose the right extended-stay hotel based on more than a hunch.
Older guests might prefer a more tranquil setting. Younger business guests might prefer a city-based location.
The setting is absolutely vital for business guests. Extended stays in particular succeed or fail based on your choice of location. So choose the right one.
City-based hotels are ideal for off-site business meetings. If city center hotels are too hectic, choose a suburban hotel with excellent city links. Make sure the journey time is short.
Keep commuting minimal. Business guests are on the clock all day, so getting stuck in traffic is a nightmare for the day ahead. Think about the purpose of your extended stay and choose a location with wisdom.
Rural locations are perfect for more relaxed business events. Outdoor companies for example have little place in a bustling city center. Balance beauty and accessibility here; mountains 3 hours away may be too much!
Social proof is one of the best tools you have for finding the perfect hotel. Decide what your priorities are for the extended stay. Then filter online reviews using those keywords.
For example, If you need excellent wifi filter results by the keyword wifi. When time is tight, you need everything to be on point. You could also look at reviews for guests in similar businesses to yours. Did the hotel facilities meet their needs?
The most common hotel complaints include unclean rooms, no hot water, rude staff, and bad food.
You want to make a first-class impression on your business guests. Your choice of hotel can make or break this.
Today, business guests want to spend as little time as possible calling hotels. Find hotels with efficient online booking systems. Even if you book it, keep your guests informed.
Applications let guests order room service, upgrade their stays, or even make complaints. Of course, not all your guests will want to interact this way, but make sure it is an option.
Does the hotel have digital video conferencing software? Can guests communicate between rooms easily? Can they connect their own devices to the hotel’s network with ease?
Modern business guests want extended stays to be as smooth as possible. Technology can help you here. If you are in the hotel application business yourself, well, you’re in the right place for success!
The type of business you conduct plays a huge role in your choice of hotel. This ties into the insights we touched on earlier.
Creative businesses will likely enjoy a more boutique hotel with a vibrant personality. Decor influences productivity and creativity.
Executive guests or finance business guests might enjoy a more formal setting. Traditional business hotels might serve you well here.
Technology companies would look out of place in a 1950s classic. A modern design with cutting-edge facilities matches the innovation of the tech world.
Are you there to promote a product or service? If so, the hotel offer facilities for you to demonstrate them. Food and beverage businesses will want exquisite kitchen facilities, for example.
For a short business event, this is less important. But for extended-stay hotels, your guests need leisure facilities. We’re not saying you should book a DJ and a karaoke machine, but see what ideas you can come up with.
Gyms are common in the best extended-stay hotels. This is essential for some guests, and even more so if your business involves sport or health. Choose a hotel with a spa, sauna, and modern fitness center.
For rural locations, you could choose a hotel with access to trails and hikes. Many companies use these locations for team-building exercises. You could arrange a guide from an outward-bound company to organize activities.
Rooms themselves should have seating areas with a view. Skylines and rolling hills work wonders after a long day. Some guests will want alone time after work; make sure your hotel has a place for this.
We hope our guide helps you choose the right hotel for your business guests. Location is vital and the facilities must match your needs. Find out what your guests want, and you can be a well-informed host.
Affordable Corporate Suites has what you need. We have hosted business guests for over 30 years, and we take pride in the small details. Our owner, Lance Copperman, still plays an active role.
We like to keep things simple, so you can focus on your business. We offer fully-equipped suites in standard, studio, and executive sizes. You will find all the comforts you need, from plush bathrooms to full kitchens.
Our headquarters is in Roanoke, along with 3 hotels, but we have 5 more locations across Virginia. Find us in Christiansburg, Waynesboro, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg, and Salem.
Need to book your next business trip? Contact our team today!