Travel accommodations
As mentioned in my previous post, it is a fact I have jobs nowadays will require you to travel. Well, I soon realized that’s not necessarily true. With technology, people don’t HAVE to travel, rather, people travel for other reasons; in a wacky opinion I think it is related to have people in a short leash. After all, I am sure a lot of things can be done from home. But, I am digressing here.
So far, I have travelled to Halifax, Sydney, Seattle (actually, Tukwila) and Hamilton. There are things I am concerned (weather, as in when to travel) but more importantly, where I am staying. The company I am currently working for book the hotel for us, though we have certain leeway in which hotel we want to stay. In general, my concerns are:
- Comfortable bed… And hopefully no bed bugs! OK, this was blunt but just imagine the horror of your blood being sucked by that pest. Not a “funny” feeling (been there…). So far, I have been given rooms with two double beds, which I, oddly, prefer over a king bed. Now, don’t get me wrong, king beds are great… If you will be sleeping with somebody else. If you are on your own, king beds are a bid too big, in my opinion.
- Central location, to a certain extent. You don’t know the city so you want to waste too much time going from the workplace and hotel. Of course, sometimes it can’t be helped but, given the option, either, walking distance or easy form of transportation to get to the working place.
- Near ammenities. After a day of work, you want to relax. Driving around the city might be a good idea to relax; however, at the end of the day, you still want to go to eat or drink - in both cases, something nearby is preferable.
What other criteria do you think is important? Which hotel do you prefer?
I like king size beds, even when alone. Mainly because I can stretch out and even sleep sideways if I feel like it!
The best hotels in my book are the ones that offer turn down service. Sutton Place and the Marriott in Vancouver both offer this. A chocolate mint on my pillow thrills me!
It is almost needless to say you have way more experience with hotels than me. In my case, by the time I go back to the hotel, I am usually beaten and just want a place to rest. Hence my simple concerns.