If there is a segment of our population that should earn a reward for the amount of movement they have in their lives, it would be a large part of the business community. They are constantly moving and shaking, making this world run as efficiently as possible, while expecting nothing more than a really nice business hotel at the end of the day.

While many hotels do their best not to label themselves as service providers for a particular group of people, there is a new trend in the travel industry where the big names in the lodging business are catering to business travelers. . That’s right. Just think how exhausting traveling can be for the casual traveler who is traveling for pleasure and relaxation. Business travelers travel almost every day, sometimes even seeing a few time zones in one day. They must maintain a sharp personal appearance and be ready to handle an important meeting at a moment’s notice.

When you have so much on your plate, it’s nice to know that your hotel “has your back.” But do they? Many hotels try to make all their services available to the business community to boost business. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing (they’re a business, right?), it’s the tracking that can be mismanaged.

At the end of the day, business travel experts have found that most business travelers only want a few amenities when they book a room. Surprisingly, the business elite is not much different from the rest of us when it comes to their service checklist:

Internet WIFI – Few things keep this old world of ours moving like the Internet. Considering how many businesses are trying to go paperless and embrace 21st century cloud technology, Internet service is the top priority.

Communication (Fax/Copies) – Still, having basic communication tools like a photocopier and fax machine is key for any last-minute transfer of information.

wall sockets – It’s a simple thing, but when you’re crawling on the floor with things to plug in but nowhere to plug it in, it’s the most important thing.

Dedicated meeting/conference room(s) – Trying to repurpose ballrooms or other types of rooms for a meeting to take place can sometimes backfire.

On-Site Recreational Activities – After a long day, you want to hang out by your hotel pool, or maybe even visit a lounge.

A free breakfast option – If you’re moving and shaking, you need some serious fuel early in the day. Breakfast is where it’s at.

24 hours reception – You don’t like to think that things will go wrong, but you want to be sure that if something does go wrong at any time during the day or night, you can rely on reliable reception to help you.

A business hotel can be the ideal place for the weary business traveler to rest his aching bones. For any hotel looking to regularly book this type of traveler, it takes a willingness to understand what the business traveler needs, but also how to make it happen.