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As a remote work employee, I\u2019ve had the privilege of working from hotel rooms across the world and I can tell you with absolute certainty that not all hotel rooms are created equally.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Some have WiFi that is shaky the instant you need to jump on an important call or interview (it\u2019s particularly annoying when you\u2019re on a domestic trip, because why can\u2019t these hotels get it together?). Others have lighting so dim and grim you feel like you\u2019re basically working in a cave. A few have been genuinely delightful, but those are rare, particularly when it comes to working (just because it\u2019s great for a bachelorette doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s great for a business trip).<\/p>\n
When I had work travel planned to New York in October, I decided to switch it up a bit. Instead of just treating the hotel as a place to sleep between going into the office or meetings, I wanted to actually use it as a workcation too. I wanted a space where I could be productive, move my body, eat well, and not feel like I was sacrificing my wellness in the name of a work trip. That\u2019s when I booked The William Vale in Williamsburg<\/a>.<\/p>\n I had high expectations because it is one of the more \u201chip\u201d hotels in Brooklyn, and not to mention it\u2019s known for being luxury too. I knew they had private balconies with city views, a 60-foot rooftop pool (sadly I didn\u2019t get to experience it since it was fall afterall), and a few rave worthy dining spots. But I also knew expectations and reality don\u2019t always line up, so I was curious to see if this boutique luxury hotel would actually deliver on what it promised. Would be another beautifully designed space that fell short when it came to the things that actually matter for remote work? Well\u2026 I would find out for myself.<\/p>\n Small room, big impact.<\/p>\n First things first, the room. Walking into my guest room felt like stepping into a space that someone finally designed for me. The floor-to-ceiling windows were the first thing I noticed and not for the views (though those were stunning), but for the natural light. I\u2019m someone who needs good light to work, and this room delivered. It\u2019s a typical NYC hotel room, which means it\u2019s compact (if I\u2019m being generous). But where it lacked in size, the way it\u2019s designed included a thoughtful layout, natural light, and access to the balcony, so it actually made that smallness feel less suffocating than most places I\u2019ve stayed.<\/p>\n In fact, that private balcony became my favorite thinking spot. It\u2019s a small luxury that made a real difference when the room itself felt tight.<\/p>\n As far as some of the room amenities, the Le Labo bath setup may or may not have gotten me a little too excited when I saw it, because I am a fragrance girlie afterall. And the rain shower became my reset button after long work sessions. But the most important part in question: the WiFi. No dropped calls. No \u201ccan you hear me now\u201d situations. The hotel clearly gets that connectivity isn\u2019t optional for anyone trying to work remotely.<\/p>\n Where I actually got stuff done.<\/p>\n