Proximity to business or hotel

There are a few crucial things to keep in mind when selecting a hotel for your business travels. No, it is not the proximity to a thriving downtown with lots of fun bars. One of the most important factors to consider is the proximity of the hotel to the client's office and airport (if you are flying in). You don’t want to be spending the majority of your trip in the car or a taxi. 

Proximity to restaurants

Being close to restaurants (ideally, walking distance) saves time when you need to grab a bite to eat. And, a good restaurant with good service in the hotel is ideal (in fact - I would like to see more hotels offer food services like on-site Starbucks with sandwiches, etc.). 

Amenities

A good rewards program is always a plus if you travel a lot. And, amenities such a gym, pool, good WiFi, and a fridge are good to have. A microwave is also great. If you have had a long business day, it is often good to be able to throw a quick meal (or last night's "doggy bag" from the restaurant) into the microwave and relax, rather than fighting traffic and crowds to get to a restaurant.

Watch charges for WiFi

It seems that the higher the stars, the more likely it is that you will be charged for internet services. For example, Marriott will charge you $13 (and over) per day PER DEVICE. Most people carry an average of 3 WiFi devices, so that means that you can easily spend more than $30 per day for WiFi - more if you choose the more expensive plan that provides decent WiFi. Also - Marriott is petitioning the FCC for the ability to block your cellular WiFi in the hotel, so using your cell phone's hotspot to circumvent their charges would not be an option.

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Choosing a business travel hotel