Business travel has changed enormously in recent years. The business hotel scene, too, has continued to evolve. Trendy spots across the globe welcome those who continue to travel for work, with 24-hour reception desks, speedy wifi, well-equipped gyms and state-of-the-art meeting spaces. Visitors seeking to fuse comfort with convenience can expect thoughtfully curated business hotels, offering helpful teams and brilliant facilities in excellent locations. Whether you’re hoping to stay in the heart of Bangkok’s CBD, to rack up loyalty points whilst typing away at your in-room desk in Dallas, or to debrief over pints at the bar in Edinburgh, our pick of the best business hotels have it all.
Aix-en-Provence — Provence, France Show the map
133 rooms 
Amstelveen — Noord Holland, Netherlands Show the map
47 rooms 
Amsterdam — Netherlands Show the map
621 rooms 
Amsterdam — Netherlands Show the map
88 rooms 
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200 rooms 
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149 rooms 
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650 rooms 
Amsterdam — Netherlands Show the map
290 rooms 
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101 rooms 
Amsterdam — Netherlands Show the map
158 rooms 
Amsterdam — Netherlands Show the map
258 rooms 
Amsterdam — Netherlands Show the map
133 rooms 
Amsterdam — Netherlands Show the map
225 rooms 
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108 rooms 
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28 rooms 
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211 rooms 
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230 rooms 
Amsterdam — Netherlands Show the map
180 rooms 
Amsterdam — Netherlands Show the map
227 rooms 
Annecy — Rhône-Alps, France Show the map
5 rooms 
Antwerp — Antwerpen Province, Belgium Show the map
37 rooms 
Anyang-si — South Korea Show the map
80 rooms 
Arles — Provence, France Show the map
50 rooms 
Athens — Attica, Greece Show the map
80 rooms 
Atlanta — U.S.A. Show the map
291 rooms Travelling for business is about balancing comfort with convenience. Proximity to public transport (an airport, railway station or similar) along with a 24-hour front desk, sit near the top of the list for short stays in distant cities. Flexible check-in times, airport shuttles and luggage storage all make for smoother journeys. There’s also something to be said for kick-starting the day with a good breakfast and rounding it off with a tipple or two at the hotel bar. Many business hotels offer all of these amenities. Our top picks also have fitness centres with gyms and swimming pools, and soothing spas for unwinding with a restorative massage after a busy day of meetings.
Business hotels geared towards guests staying for longer often offer spacious suites or serviced apartments with kitchenettes and sitting rooms, in addition to shared amenities such as gyms and restaurants. Expect special rates for week- or month-long trips, and rewards programmes with certain hotel groups. Loyalty schemes often make all the difference if you’re travelling regularly, with benefits including swifter check-ins and members’ perks.
Meeting and event spaces are another focus for many business hotels. Think boardrooms, large-scale banquet halls and ballrooms, or auditoriums for presentations and conferences. If you’re hosting clients, gourmet fare in private dining rooms will be a highlight, as will craft cocktails or an excellent wine list.
Business hotels vary considerably, reflecting the different needs of visitors who may be based somewhere for the duration of a project, simply passing through for the night, and travelling solo or with a group. In any case, our selection of the best business hotels promises exceptional service, as well as a terrific balance of convenience and comfort. Expect some seriously special spots.
Sustainably-minded Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam, perched at the point from which ships once sailed for Indonesia, is wonderful; as are the 25 canal houses of the classically decorated Pulitzer Amsterdam. Switzerland’s Krafft Basel, another riverside stand-out, promises a 24-hour business centre, whilst The Hotel Brussels offers an insider’s impression of an often underrated city.
Charming Cheval Old Town Chambers is a brilliant Edinburgh business base, and apartments at Manchester’s Whitworth Locke offer excellent amenities. In Germany, Titanic Chaussee Berlin has an impressive 2500 m² of event space. Lively Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg prides itself on its work hard, play hard ethos; as does affordable Moxy Bordeaux. Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera is a more upmarket Parisian choice.
Whether it’s your first or fiftieth trip to Rome, NH Collection Palazzo Cinquecento remains a favourite. In Spain, Radisson Collection Bilbao is immensely popular. For absolute indulgence, book a room at Barcelona’s exceptional Monument Hotel, and a table at the adjoining three-Michelin-starred Restaurante Lasarte.
When it comes to the States, fans of design-led interiors need look no further than The Mercer in New York. Austin’s sleek Hotel Van Zandt is famed for its live gigs, and Andaz Miami Beach is ideal for large-scale events. Travellers committed to earning loyalty points will appreciate Virgin Hotels Dallas, Hyatt’s high-rise Thompson Nashville and Hilton’s LondonHouse Chicago. If pausing in the Middle East, try DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai.
Our favourite corporate stays in Asia include the luxurious The PuXuan Hotel and Spa in Beijing, buzzy W Shanghai - The Bund, and super-central Niccolo Chengdu. Trendy EAST Hong Kong has cracking cuisine and event spaces. The Okura Prestige Bangkok, perfectly placed in the CBD, boasts a striking sky bar, and The RuMa Hotel and Residences embodies contemporary cool in Kuala Lumpur.
