Travel better: 8 tips to create a home away from home on the road
Whether you’re taking a well-deserved vacation, traveling for business, or waiting on home renovations, there are plenty of reasons to bring the comforts of home to your hotel stay—especially if you’ll be there for more than a few days. If you’re planning on hitting the road, pairing the amenities at a WoodSpring Suites® Extended Stay Hotel with some personal touches of your own can make all the difference.
Keep up with healthy habits
Those feel-good rituals that brighten your day can easily continue when you’re away—all it takes is choosing a stay that supports them.
Let’s say your diet requires a fair amount of meal prep. In this case, you’ll find everything you need with WoodSpring Suites accommodations, where you’ll have a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and plenty of counter space. If your morning begins with a cardio session, you can start your day in the hotel’s on-site fitness center.
Pack the essentials you need for a good night's sleep
Getting much-needed rest on the road doesn’t have to be impossible. While your hotel will have plenty of pillows, you may wish you have the one you’re used to, so bring it with you to add to the mix. And if you’re accustomed to snoozing to the soundtrack of white noise, you’ll want to remember your sound machine along with it.
Catch those just-dropped episodes of your must-watch shows
You won’t need to ask friends for spoiler alerts when you stay at a WoodSpring Suites hotel. Just take your laptop, connect to the hotel’s free WiFi, and unwind with your favorite shows and hometown games the moment they’re available.
Invite your four-legged best friend
Life on the road feels a lot more like home when you travel with your furry sidekick. While many traditional hotels and resorts have a no-pet policy, extended stay hotels typically welcome your dog or cat. Best of all, your extended stay suite will include more room, where they can stretch out, play, and snooze along with you. Watch the Harris family's vacay recap (with their pup in tow, of course!) here.
Take pieces of your home to your hotel
It’s the little things that make home your favorite place to be, so consider what you can bring with you to sweeten your stay. Pack your lucky pint glass if you plan to watch the big game or grab that framed photo to place on your room’s work table. No matter what you choose, those fond, familiar objects can make a hotel stay feel like your very own.
Stock the bathroom with your everyday toiletries
Your go-to body wash, shampoo, and other toiletries are more important to your daily routine than you think. From the scents you love to the perks you rely on—like dry shampoo on the mornings you hit snooze—a hotel bathroom that mirrors yours at home can come with all kinds of benefits.
Treat yourself to the flavors of home
There’s no need to say goodbye to your morning breakfast burrito or signature salad. If you thrive on a set rotation of recipes, consider an extended-stay suite with a stovetop and full refrigerator in addition to a microwave.
Book a stay with free parking
Free parking at a WoodSpring Suites property can save you a bundle on valet fees, but the convenience factor is an even sweeter benefit—especially when you have places to be. Just like home, you can come and go as you please without waiting for someone to locate your car.
Discover your home-away-from-home
At WoodSpring Suites Extended Stay Hotels, you and your pet can settle into a suite that welcomes you to make it your own. Wake up to your morning workout routine in the on-site fitness studio, whip up your best recipes in your complete in-suite kitchen, and decorate your workspace just like your home office. See how you can experience an easier, more enjoyable time away, no matter what brings you to your stay.
