Hotels in Europe provide a home away from home for the business traveler. It is important to know the exact location of the hotel or motel you are planning to stay at so you can make other travel plans such as rental car reservations and off-site meetings and activities. Also, it is a good idea to make your Europe hotel reservations before leaving for your trip because you may be expecting business services and amenities such as in-room Internet that not all hotels may have.

Deciding on the type of European hotels you want to stay at is the first step to finding the right one for your needs. Think about these ideas when searching for hotel and motel accommodations in Europe:

1. Stay at a budget motel in Europe that welcome corporate travelers.

2. Consider extended stay hotel accommodations in Europe when business travel takes you away for a while.

3. Unwind at luxury Europe hotel accommodations with meeting facilities.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Look for economical European motels to keep your corporate travel expenses under budget

The best way to keep your corporate travel costs down is by staying at budget motels in Europe. Keeping your lodging costs low will leave more money for other things such as meals, entertainment and souvenirs.

I recommend: The Europe Hotels Directory website features many budget hotels that offer reasonably priced rooms. Stay-In-Europe.org lists hotels in many cities throughout Europe. Finally, eurocheapo.com features a search option as well as helpful travel planning tips.

Explore extended stay motels in Europe for cozy long-term lodging

When you are going to be away from home for a while, it's important to stay at a place that will be as comfortable for you at the end of your stay as it was when you first arrived. Extended stay hotels in Europe often have kitchenettes for meal preparation as well as laundry facilities in each unit. Many hotels in Europe have a concierge service to take care of the errands you may not have time for throughout your stay.

I recommend: If London is your destination, then the Euracom website is a great place to find extended stay and long-term lodging. Extendedstaybooker.com lets you search for long term accommodations by region.

Settle into luxury after a long day of conventions at deluxe European hotels

When you are looking for sumptuous surroundings, look for a four and five-star hotel in Europe that offers a wealth of magnificent amenities. Many have a choice of restaurants and golf courses that are available to all of their guests. What better way to close a business deal than over a few rounds of golf?

I recommend: Best Hotels of Europe features extraordinary hotels sure to keep you comfortable. The Exclusive Hotels website features some of the most luxurious hotels throughout Europe.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Watch for last minute travel deals on European motels. When a hotel is only partially booked for the upcoming weeks, then they are likely to release rooms to discount travel sites.