Hotel/resorts/chains specialized in WFH?

Question

It's been one year and we're going crazy. But I sit in front of PC all day long, and so I have a standing desk at home (and in the office, normally). I'd love to work from a hotel, ideally in the Caribbean or Central America, but the hotels all have teeny tiny desks, if they have desks at all, and classic wooden chairs not made for an 8-9 hour sit.Are there any ergonomic or at least friendly-to-WFH hotels out there that anyone knows about?As usual it's impossible to Google without Google sending me to unrelated sponsored results.

jasonkester · Accepted Answer

&ldquo;Hotel&rdquo; is where you&rsquo;re going wrong.Airbnb style accommodation works nicely for setting up shop in the Caribbean for the winter, and working means you can afford to grab an entire apartment that&rsquo;s set up however you like.&ldquo;Hotel&rdquo; also doesn&rsquo;t really describe the places you stay when dirtbagging across Southeast Asia or similar. You can negotiate a long stay rate for a beach bungalow that either has a comfy table on the balcony or a chill shady bar with power and WiFi and a pleasant vibe during the day.I used to travel most of the year every year, and very seldom resorted to staying in places that resemble western business hotels (or, heaven forbid, a &ldquo;Resort&rdquo;.)

gregjor · Answer

My six years of digital nomading experience says no. Hotels are set up for sleeping and showering, not for working. Some have nice business centers. I can&rsquo;t recall any with standing desks or ergonomic chairs. In less developed countries where hotels/resorts cater to tourists (rather than business travelers) you can expect even less. Feel lucky if the wifi works.Working while traveling is fun but you can&rsquo;t expect to take your fancy work setup with you. I got used to sitting at cafes and bars and crappy hotel room desks with my laptop.