Business travelers require a different type of hotel than those traveling for pleasure. Not only does the business traveler need a room with certain amenities, but the hotel itself should cater to business travelers. Expedia offers a “business hotel” category within its robust search engine, allowing those who travel for work to find places to stay wherever their business takes them, from hotels in London and Hong Kong to Bangkok hotels. In these cities alone, Expedia classifies dozens of hotels as excellent options for business travelers. Detailed listings let the business traveler plan ahead, not leaving anything – such as Internet access or meeting rooms – to chance.

June 2010 – Traveling for work has certain challenges. A business traveler must find a hotel room that can double as his office, providing everything from a comfortable desk and chair to Internet access. Depending on the agenda, a business traveler also might need a meeting room and secretarial services. With Expedia's “business hotel” category, a business traveler – or his company's travel planner – can find the hotel he needs to get his job done. Expedia has “business hotel” listings in every major city, with dozens alone for business hotels in London and Hong Kong, plus Bangkok hotels that cater to business travelers.

The travel search for the traveler begins by going to Expedia and selecting the hotel guide for the city – or cities – on his itinerary. In the London Hotel guide, there are multiple hotels categorized as business hotels. From there, he can narrow the search results by preferred star ratings and areas of the city, allowing him to easily find hotels in London near clients. If his company has a business account with a certain hotel chain, he also can choose to search for hotels in London by brand.

Within each hotel listing, a business traveler finds exhaustive information about the hotel, including a list of room and hotel amenities, onsite restaurants and hotel policies, plus nightly rates and details regarding additional fees. Knowing whether or not a hotel charges for Internet access helps a business traveler to stay on budget, as does the website's “Expedia Price Promise,” which guarantees the lowest price for the room or a $50 coupon.

A business traveler also can view photos and virtual tours of each hotel and read insider tips and reviews. Reviews, such as this one from a business traveler from the United States regarding one of the Bangkok hotels listed on Expedia, are especially helpful:

“As a business person, I originally settled on the site because the neighborhood was quiet and you have easy access to large supermarkets and local businesses needed for longer stays. Good: Room designs are excellent for working; breakfast buffet is good (but quite small); Internet service is much faster and more reliable than U.S.; an executive lounge with bar and light food; and very helpful staff. The rates remain very competitive and this hotel is a favorite for me for longer stays.”

Expedia offers up additional Bangkok hotels classified as business hotels, as well as multiple business hotels in Hong Kong. Booking these business hotels proves as easy as finding them. A business traveler or planner also can book flights and cars for hire through Expedia, either online or by calling 0800-998-799 seven days a week, 24 hours a day. In fact, he will save money by booking his entire business trip through Expedia, whether he is staying at business hotels in Hong Kong or business hotels in London or anywhere else in the world. There are no hidden fees on Expedia, and all rates are given in New Zealand dollars.

About Expedia.co.nz: The portal for New Zealand travelers features great deals at more than 80,000 hotels, from business hotels in Hong Kong to pleasure hotels in Hawaii. Travelers easily find and book hotel rooms with Expedia's robust, flexible search, then contribute to the website's growing collection of independent guest reviews after they return home. Go to expedia.co.nz today to find the perfect business hotels in London and Hong Kong, plus Bangkok hotels in the business category.

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