How To Set Up a Hotel Workspace for Digital Nomads
For traveling professionals and other digital nomads, tackling work-related tasks outside the home or office is the norm. Few roaming laborers are strangers to working from planes or crowded coffee shops, but most agree that productivity is much higher in a distraction-free environment. This makes choosing the right long-stay hotel critical for career success on the go.
When choosing an extended-stay hotel for remote work, a traveling professional should look for a property offering a desk, Wi-Fi, and other business amenities. Apartment-style hotels are popular among digital nomads because they are highly suitable for remote work, balancing productive environments and the comforts of home.
The right remote work setup boosts efficiency and well-being. Keys to a productive hotel workspace for digital nomads are a spacious desk, proper seating, strong Wi-Fi, helpful accessories, and amenities for downtime. Here are five ways to foster productivity during your next work-from-anywhere hotel stay:
1. Select a Dedicated Work Area
Thanks to laptop computers, digital nomads can work from nearly any spot in an extended-stay hotel room. But setting up on the couch or at the coffee table isn’t especially efficient. A dedicated workspace helps you minimize distractions, maintain focus, and establish a consistent routine. It also supports a separation of work and personal time.
Traveling professionals who choose stayAPT Suites can get a work-from-hotel stay with a dedicated workstation. Each suite offers a spacious desk in the bedroom, which is located down the hall from the living room for added privacy during video calls or focus times. Power outlets are located on the wall behind the desk so you can easily charge your devices, and a desk lamp provides adequate lighting.
2. Use Proper Seating
A long workday can take a toll on the body. Prolonged periods in a chair without proper lumbar support lead to physical strain, discomfort, and distractions. At stayAPT Suites, each desk is paired with an adjustable, ergonomic swivel office chair. This furniture supports good posture, boosting your focus, reducing your fatigue, and making your shifts more productive.
3. Tap Into a Strong In-Room Wi-Fi Connection
A strong Wi-Fi connection is a must in any hotel workspace for digital nomads. Without it, your downloads drag, your video conferences get choppy, and your productivity suffers. Upon arrival in your room, conduct a quick speed test to check your network strength. Then connect all of your devices to the Wi-Fi so you’re ready for smooth collaboration with coworkers.
At stayAPT Suites, free Wi-Fi is included with every stay. Our powerful in-room connections mean there’s no need to leave your room or your designated workspace to chase down a signal. You’ll stay seamlessly connected with the cloud and your colleagues to keep your workflow on track.
4. Leverage Helpful Accessories
The full desk in each stayAPT Suites bedroom gives you plenty of room to spread out and accommodates extra gear. By adding the right accessories to your remote work setup, you’ll make your space more efficient and comfortable. Consider traveling with these office accessories that help boost productivity:
- Portable laptop stand
- Wireless keyboard and mouse
- Wireless charger
- Portable monitor
- Portable webcam
5. Enjoy Amenities for a Strong Work-Life Balance
Enjoying your hotel’s amenities enhances your off time and helps you relax and rejuvenate once your work is complete. At stayAPT Suites, our in-room and on-property amenities make home feel a little less far away, no matter where you stay.
- Retire to your dedicated living room with a sofa, lounge chair, and 55-inch smart TV for some well-earned rest and relaxation.
- Prepare a home-cooked meal in your full-size, eat-in kitchen, featuring a refrigerator, oven, four-burner stove, dishwasher, and fully stocked cabinets.
- Work out at the on-property fitness facility, complete with a treadmill, elliptical cross-trainer, stationary bicycle, and free weights.
- Wash your clothes in the on-site laundry facility that’s open 24/7.
- Get fresh air in the outdoor courtyard, which features soft seating, a fire pit, and a built-in grill station.
Find a Perfect Home for Productivity While Away
With properties around the country — including in Fayetteville, North Carolina; Pensacola, Florida; Madison-Greenbrier, Alabama; and Waco, Texas — stayAPT Suites is the ideal work-from-home base for digital nomads. Explore all of our convenient locations to find your next home away from home for remote work, then book your stay.