How does working with a view of the pool in quiet, comfortable surroundings sound? With an average temperature of 23 degrees, why not? Many remote workers find hotels the ideal combination of work and play. The Canary Islands have plenty of accommodation that caters for this new trend.
Remote working is on the rise, hence the growing number of spaces that cater to different needs and infrastructures that make this lifestyle choice. Cafés and coworking spaces are among the most popular. However, many hotels have jumped on board and adapted their installations to give remote workers the feeling that they are on holiday, even when they are not.
In addition to the basic needs of any worker, such as a good Internet connection, or work and meeting rooms, new advanced technologies are being adopted by hotels, such as IoT (Internet of Things) and artificial intelligence to optimise services and personalise guests’ experience: sensors that regulate temperature or lighting, chatbots that provide 24-hour service, etc.
Hotels are adapting
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed work models and given many professionals the chance to have a change of scenery with relative ease. Hotels were quick to place themselves at the service of remote workers, adapting their spaces to make this type of work and disconnecting compatible.
Hotels are private, secure spaces where you can focus on your work, with catering, room cleaning and entertainment on the side.
Hotels are aware that a computer and a good Internet connection are basic elements when working outside the office, as a result of which they have adapted their installations with fibre optic or wireless connections that guarantee professionals can fulfil their obligations.
They are also creating new welcome spaces, streamlining check-in and check-out procedures and transforming spaces with coworking services to enhance the guest experience.
Tips for selecting a good hotel for remote work
When it comes to finding a good hotel for combining work and leisure, several factors are important for a pleasant stay. The following are some of the main aspects to consider:
High-speed internet: Good coverage is essential to remote workers. You need more than an excellent connection in rooms. Make sure that common areas also be fast. A high-speed connection must have a download speed of at least 768 Kbps and an upload speed of at least 200 Kbps or operate at speeds over 100 Mbps.
Work and meeting rooms: Sometimes, you may need to meet customers, suppliers or other colleagues, so the hotel should have meeting rooms and collaborative workrooms when required.
Work services: Document scanning and dossier printing are common office tasks, so finding accommodation that offers these services will enhance your experience working from a hotel.
Comfort: The hours you spend working should be productive, which is why you must have suitable furniture for the purpose. A spacious desk, good lighting and a comfortable chair will make your day speed by.
Safety and cleaning: Aspects like hygiene, cleaning and safety are essential requirements when choosing where to work and rest. Hotels that comply with safety and hygiene guidelines give guests the necessary sense of security.
Responsible values: Many hotels in the Canary Islands are integrating sustainable practice such as use of renewable energies (solar or wind) and water and energy saving systems. Prioritising accommodation with sustainability programmes is one way of travelling responsibly and with awareness.
Leisure and entertainment: There’s more to life than work. After a hard day at the ‘office’, you deserve some rest and relaxation. We recommend you find hotels with a broad range of outdoor activities such as surfing, tennis and basketball, as well as a programme of trips to explore nature and cultural tours.
With their unbeatable climate, lush landscapes, and slow lifestyle, the Canary Islands are ideal for getting the best from remote working. The archipelago’s hotels are perfectly adapted and offer specific services aimed at visitors of this kind, who see an opportunity to work in holiday-like conditions.
The Canary Islands offer a wide variety of hotels serving the needs of remote workers, who can enjoy surroundings adapted to their work but with the comforts of a great hotel.
But that is not the only option. The islands also have a varied range of coworking and coliving spaces to meet a different type of needs, like the feeling of community or integration into the destination.