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Propelled by Partnerships

February 18, 2017

The right partnerships pave the way to success. Every dream starts with a concept. In February, 2015, Hotels By Day launched our dream platform with a concept that brings people together and takes the panic out of travel. Our company was born out of necessity. We saw the need for a shift in hospitality trends.…
Treat Yourself on Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 16, 2017

A relax hotel helps celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day in style! We all celebrate the traditional typical holidays. Be it 4th of July or Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas, we all welcome these exciting days with our family and friends. Whether we choose to have a big party at home or travel to exotic places,…
The New Wave: Booking Hotels with Technological Instantaneity (Part 3)

February 14, 2017

This is Part Three from one world traveler exemplifying how the convenience of a day booking hotel can help save the day! Flexibility brings the love: in people and in travel. Nine years after my Côte d’Azur sojourn, I met and fell for an Aussie through the current technological obsession, online dating. I flew to Sydney…
Love is in the air…capture it with a daycation

February 9, 2017

Spend a memorable day with your loved one in the golden city of San Francisco with a daycation hotel. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is definitely in the air. A special day to spend quality time with your beloved. This day is all about reveling in cupid’s charm. Away from the stress…
Hilton in Hawaii, A Childhood Memory

February 2, 2017

The hotel experience is leaving more lasting memories thanks to the convenience and cost-effectiveness of a daycation with flexible booking hotels. I was 10 years old, on my first family vacation to Hawaii. We had been to Baja California before, but the accommodations were only memorable for the giant scorpion I encountered in a roadside…
The New Wave (Story): Booking Flexible Hotels with Technological Instantaneity (Part 2)

February 2, 2017

This is Part Two of one world traveler exemplifying how the convenience of booking flexible hotels can help save the day! Hotel flexibility keeps paradise hassle-free. If one disdains mimosa, jasmine, healing solar rays, a cerulean blue sea, and fields of lavender, something has died within them. I tested traveling tech in 2005, to surprising…
The New Wave (Story): Booking Flexible Hotels with Technological Instantaneity

January 31, 2017

Today, humans no longer accept anything but booking flexible. Whether that means booking flexible time bands for hotel day stays or flights that offer discounted prices with flexible dates, the consumer traveler is no longer a puppet to inflexible bookings. Hoteliers have to choose to adapt with flexible booking or die. At university, I learned…
Front Desk Guidelines For DayStay Bookings

January 13, 2017

HotelsByDay sells your unused daytime inventory to business and leisure travelers. Here’s a Front Desk Guideline on how HotelsByDay bookings are made: Booking and Check-In Guidelines – Front Desk 1. Bookings are made on the HBD extranet, and communicated to the hotel via multiple Emails/Fax. 2. HotelsByDay bookings will not show up on the PMS.…
Travel Diary: The Effervescent Everglades

December 31, 2016

One of Florida’s best features is the Everglades, and I have been lucky enough to experience their beauty on more than one occasion. I’ve been walking, air boating, and today I went hiking there for the first time. I’m a pretty avid hiker, and I’m lucky because Ethan is too. We climbed Vermont’s second largest…

The Best Accessories & Gadgets For Daycation Adventures

October 19, 2017

True travelers know they have to pack with precision. Space in a car can quickly run out, and airline fees for checked bags continue to balloon every year. It can be very difficult to decide what to take on a vacation, especially if you don’t have a lot of space to spare. If you’re planning…
Must Visit Midwest Fall Fun Daycation Road Trips

October 17, 2017

The American Midwest consists of a collection of four season states. Experiencing the temperature changes of the winter, spring, summer, and fall, the Midwest is a great place to take in the beautiful outdoors. As the temperatures get colder and the days get shorter, the leaves fall off the trees in preparation for the winter…
Fall into Fun: Pumpkinlicious Daycation by the Bay

October 12, 2017

Pleasant morning, cool air, colored leaves, crisp wind and a novel sense of enthusiasm all point to the wonderful season of fall. When orange dominates over the other colors and pumpkin makes a grand entry, it is time to make the most of this radiant feeling. With new crops in fields and freshness in the…
National Parks + Fall Foliage + Day Use Hotel = Glorious Daycay

October 10, 2017

Fall is fully in the air. That means much of the country is awash with beautiful colors, crisp air, and pleasant temperatures. Many Americans hit the road during this time to find and photograph beautiful fall foliage. Planning a daycation or booking a day use hotel near one of America’s National Parks is a great…
Best Reasons Why Every Adventurer Should Start a Travel Journal

October 5, 2017

Not all trips are created equal. Some are quick excursions close by to enjoy the weekend, where you book a hotel room for just a few hours. Others are swashbuckling adventures, taking you to some of the most remote, rugged, or beautiful corners of the globe. A travel journal where you write down your thoughts,…
Explore the City of Bridges: It’s a Pittsburgh Day Stay

October 3, 2017

If you look at the nicknames of this city, you may not be convinced to include it in your travel list. After all “Steel City” doesn’t sound like a happening tourist spot. “City of Bridges” sounds better, but not by much. But, give one opportunity to this place and you will be definitely surprised. Its…

The Best Accessories & Gadgets For Daycation Adventures

October 19, 2017

True travelers know they have to pack with precision. Space in a car can quickly run out, and airline fees for checked bags continue to balloon every year. It can be very difficult to decide what to take on a vacation, especially if you don’t have a lot of space to spare. If you’re planning…
Must Visit Midwest Fall Fun Daycation Road Trips

October 17, 2017

The American Midwest consists of a collection of four season states. Experiencing the temperature changes of the winter, spring, summer, and fall, the Midwest is a great place to take in the beautiful outdoors. As the temperatures get colder and the days get shorter, the leaves fall off the trees in preparation for the winter…
Fall into Fun: Pumpkinlicious Daycation by the Bay

October 12, 2017

Pleasant morning, cool air, colored leaves, crisp wind and a novel sense of enthusiasm all point to the wonderful season of fall. When orange dominates over the other colors and pumpkin makes a grand entry, it is time to make the most of this radiant feeling. With new crops in fields and freshness in the…
National Parks + Fall Foliage + Day Use Hotel = Glorious Daycay

October 10, 2017

Fall is fully in the air. That means much of the country is awash with beautiful colors, crisp air, and pleasant temperatures. Many Americans hit the road during this time to find and photograph beautiful fall foliage. Planning a daycation or booking a day use hotel near one of America’s National Parks is a great…
Best Reasons Why Every Adventurer Should Start a Travel Journal

October 5, 2017

Not all trips are created equal. Some are quick excursions close by to enjoy the weekend, where you book a hotel room for just a few hours. Others are swashbuckling adventures, taking you to some of the most remote, rugged, or beautiful corners of the globe. A travel journal where you write down your thoughts,…
Explore the City of Bridges: It’s a Pittsburgh Day Stay

October 3, 2017

If you look at the nicknames of this city, you may not be convinced to include it in your travel list. After all “Steel City” doesn’t sound like a happening tourist spot. “City of Bridges” sounds better, but not by much. But, give one opportunity to this place and you will be definitely surprised. Its…