Take care of security and clean your room: 5 tips for those who are going to work in a hotel

If you're currently on the road for business, chances are you're working in your hotel room between meetings, sales calls, conferences, and exhibitions.

Participating in video conferences, working on proposals, writing emails, and communicating with customers on the phone can be a real challenge. To work comfortably even while traveling, you should pay attention to a few tips, FoxBusiness writes.

Employment experts and travel professionals shared their best tips for working from a hotel room efficiently and safely.

Choose the right hotel and room

A well-appointed hotel in the city center is a smart move for business travelers.

"Business travelers should choose at least a 3-star hotel or better in a safe, centrally located part of town," said Tim Hentschel, CEO of Florida-based HotelPlanner, a travel technology company powered by proprietary artificial intelligence.

Choose a room in a quieter part of the hotel. If your budget allows, you should also consider a multi-room apartment. It will be convenient for you to have some privacy if you are not traveling alone.

Use a desk

You might be tempted to sit in bed with your laptop, but it's a much better idea to use the workspace in your hotel room.

Sitting at a desk will help you be more productive, experts say.

Get ready for video conferencing

Making a Zoom call from your hotel room is easy with a few simple tips. First, be sure to hang a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door.

"Make sure the room is well-lit and with no external glare from windows and use a desk lamp in your hotel room to light up your face so you look your best on the screen," the expert advises.

In addition, make sure that your laundry, your personal belongings, or your suitcases are not visible in the background during video calls.

Assess the level of IT security

Having free Wi-Fi in your hotel is handy for checking emails while on vacation, but if you're traveling for business and have sensitive material you're working on, IT security can be a concern.

"When you use public Wi-Fi, whether you're at Starbucks or a hotel, there is an inherent risk. So log in at your own risk," Hentschel warned.

Change the environment

If you don't feel comfortable working in your room, choose another part of your hotel. If it has a conference room, this is also a good place because you can also make useful contacts or hear something interesting there.