For a business traveler far from home, it's important that you have good lodging no matter where you go, including UK hotel accommodations. When you go to book a motel room in the UK, make sure they have all the facilities needed to have a successful business trip. Consider the following when looking for a UK hotel or motel:

1. Does the UK hotel or motel have the necessary meeting facilities on-site?
2. Is the hotel or motel close to any business facilities you need to go to?
3. Does the hotel room have all the necessary hook-ups and technology you need?
4. If staying long-term, is the hotel or motel close to transportation and necessities such as groceries?

There are many choices for the business traveler in the UK. Numerous travel websites provide UK hotel and travel information. Bigger chain hotels and long-term stay accommodations almost always cater to business clientele.

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

Let a travel website do the work to find a perfect UK motel or hotel for your business needs

There are numerous travel websites available. Many will do price comparisons and provide travel information on UK hotels or motels. Others will include travel and hotel packages, making them more economical.

I recommend: Traveldir.org offers an overview on hotel and motel accommodations in the United Kingdom. They also have travel tips and articles, tourist guides and transportation options available on their website. Geared toward the business traveler, Best Loved Hotels searches the UK and Ireland for accommodations with conference rooms, all the current technology for business needs and catering options. All-Rooms.com has accommodations for all budgets. They cater to the business traveler as well as the tourist. In addition to lists of hotels in UK, they also list hotels near the airports. Options range from large chain hotels to small "bed & breakfast" places. You can read customer reviews on the accommodations and customize your search by signing up for "my profile" online.

Search chain hotels and motels in UK for business trips

Sometimes when traveling abroad, people prefer to stay somewhere familiar. Often the bigger chain hotels and motels that are known in America will cater to the business class abroad. You can also earn rewards for being a repeat customer by staying at their hotels throughout the world

I recommend: The Ramada Inn Worldwide has 73 UK motels and hotels located throughout the region. Known for being economical, both Comfort Inn and Quality Inn offer UK motel accommodations through Choice Hotels International. Click on your specific UK destination to see where they provide accommodations. Hilton International provides UK hotel accommodations through their chain of hotels, which not only includes Hilton Hotels, but also Doubletree, Embassy Suites and Hampton Inn. All hotels are known to have accommodations for business travelers

Look into UK hotel accommodations and apartments for short- and long-term stays

For business travelers who are working on a long-term project or those that just prefer a more homey setting, hotel suites or apartments for lease may be a good alternative. Staying at an apartment or hotel in the UK that has separate living, sleeping and food preparation areas can make your stay a little more relaxing.

I recommend: Space Apart Hotel offers short-stay alternatives and rents apartments in Hyde Park, which include high speed internet and easy access to grocery stores. The site also lists customer reviews. Specializing in meeting the needs of business travelers, Citybase Apartments offers UK hotel accommodations and apartments for short- and long-term stays. Nest Move Limited provides housing options with services customized for the business traveler's needs and budget. Signing up for an online membership is required.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When making reservations, ask if the UK hotels offer a business rate.
• •  Some hotel chains are willing to offer a discount for repeat customers.