HotelsByDay Blog: Day Use Hotel Tips, Layover Guides & Daycation Ideas

Vaccine Passports: the Way Forward, or a Step Back?

April 22, 2021

The hospitality sector, from restaurants to casinos and hotels, has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns. But as the vaccines rollout and populations are protected, the question arises of how to return to normalcy, and whether so-called vaccine passports (to prove one’s vaccinated status) will make the economic transition smoother, or…
4 Ways to Help Your Team Combat COVID Anxiety

March 2, 2021

If you’re a manager of a remote or hybrid team, you’re likely very familiar with the impacts of the pandemic on your staff, especially as we approach a year since the first shutdowns. Remote workers are burnt out, those returning to work are still nervous about the virus, apprehensive to go back to in-office settings.…
5 Ways to Stay Sane While WFH This Winter

December 15, 2020

Stretches of long winter months lie ahead. Beyond cold weather and shorter days, this year, we also have to deal with continually changing social distancing mandates and health protocols. All while a record number of Americans continue to work from home. I’m a veteran remote worker with a partner who also WFH. I recently relocated…
Poll: The future of work perks is flexibility (and hotel day passes)

November 30, 2020
The newest day use hotels on HotelsByDay, October 2020

October 20, 2020
Poll: What guests expect from re-opened hotels

September 28, 2020

A lot has changed since March. For those of us that love hotels, these changes have been especially painful. We’ve sorely missed the hotel experience, from the lobby bars to (gasp) the sprawling conferences. Yet we adapt. We’re resilient beings. We learn new safety practices and develop new habits that keep us safe from everyday…
How to spend a day in New York City [COVID EDITION]

August 31, 2020
Airbnb vs. hotels: Which one feels safest during the pandemic?

August 5, 2020
Poll: People Are Open to Working Remotely at Hotels

June 4, 2020

Our lives have rapidly changed since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. The workplace, for instance, has been dramatically disrupted by the virus. Seemingly overnight, companies across the U.S. pivoted to something many had been putting off for a long time: working from home. A recent study from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of…

Transform Your Day-Use Hotel Room into a Professional Studio: Expert Tips and an Exclusive Course

January 10, 2025

As any professional photographer in New York City can tell you, studio rentals are expensive. When I first started building my photography business, Brooklyn Boudoir, I didn’t have the budget or monthly clientele that would support a steady studio. I tried a lot of different NYC boudoir photography locations, from in-home shoots to studio shares…
Smart Day Use Hotel Bookings – Big Perks, Zero Luggage

January 8, 2025

Ever feel like your day could use a plot twist? Maybe you’re drowning in Zoom calls, craving a midday escape, or just dreaming of somewhere better to unwind than your couch. With smart day-use hotel bookings, you get all the big perks—poolside vibes, plush pillows, and a moment of peace—no packing meltdown required. At HotelsByDay,…
Hey Mark Cuban, You Passed on HotelsByDay. How’s That Working Out for You?

December 30, 2024

When Mark Cuban passed on investing in HotelsByDay on Shark Tank, we’ll admit it stung. After all, he’s Mark Cuban—billionaire investor, Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank legend. But here we are, years later, thriving. So, Mark, how about a friendly little check-in? You’ve been candid about your Shark Tank track record, admitting in 2022 that your investments on the show have made…
How to Spend a Day in Nashville – 24 Ways

July 29, 2024

Nashville is more than just bachelorette parties and country music. It’s a city overflowing with history, live music, and southern charm. Here are the 24 ultimate ways of how to spend a day in Nashville, Tennessee! Embrace Nashville’s Music Scene Spending a day in Music City wouldn’t be complete without immersing yourself in its world-famous…
The Evolution of the Workplace – Hotels Are the New ‘Third Location’

July 7, 2024

Workplaces have come a long way over the years. What started with simple at-home jobs like sewing and weaving evolved into massive factories during the Industrial Revolution. It wasn’t always easy—many struggled with the switch. Today, we are witnessing the third location workplace evolution, where traditional office setups are giving way to more flexible work…
Foods You Should Avoid Before (and During) a Flight

July 1, 2024

Picture this. You’re at the airport about to embark on a flight to the destination of your dreams. You’ve sorted your travel insurance, exchanged your currency — you even have your mother-in-law looking after the dog. All you have to do is kick back, watch the in-flight entertainment, and scour the guidebooks of where to explore…

Transform Your Day-Use Hotel Room into a Professional Studio: Expert Tips and an Exclusive Course

January 10, 2025

As any professional photographer in New York City can tell you, studio rentals are expensive. When I first started building my photography business, Brooklyn Boudoir, I didn’t have the budget or monthly clientele that would support a steady studio. I tried a lot of different NYC boudoir photography locations, from in-home shoots to studio shares…
Smart Day Use Hotel Bookings – Big Perks, Zero Luggage

January 8, 2025

Ever feel like your day could use a plot twist? Maybe you’re drowning in Zoom calls, craving a midday escape, or just dreaming of somewhere better to unwind than your couch. With smart day-use hotel bookings, you get all the big perks—poolside vibes, plush pillows, and a moment of peace—no packing meltdown required. At HotelsByDay,…
Hey Mark Cuban, You Passed on HotelsByDay. How’s That Working Out for You?

December 30, 2024

When Mark Cuban passed on investing in HotelsByDay on Shark Tank, we’ll admit it stung. After all, he’s Mark Cuban—billionaire investor, Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank legend. But here we are, years later, thriving. So, Mark, how about a friendly little check-in? You’ve been candid about your Shark Tank track record, admitting in 2022 that your investments on the show have made…
How to Spend a Day in Nashville – 24 Ways

July 29, 2024

Nashville is more than just bachelorette parties and country music. It’s a city overflowing with history, live music, and southern charm. Here are the 24 ultimate ways of how to spend a day in Nashville, Tennessee! Embrace Nashville’s Music Scene Spending a day in Music City wouldn’t be complete without immersing yourself in its world-famous…
The Evolution of the Workplace – Hotels Are the New ‘Third Location’

July 7, 2024

Workplaces have come a long way over the years. What started with simple at-home jobs like sewing and weaving evolved into massive factories during the Industrial Revolution. It wasn’t always easy—many struggled with the switch. Today, we are witnessing the third location workplace evolution, where traditional office setups are giving way to more flexible work…
Foods You Should Avoid Before (and During) a Flight

July 1, 2024

Picture this. You’re at the airport about to embark on a flight to the destination of your dreams. You’ve sorted your travel insurance, exchanged your currency — you even have your mother-in-law looking after the dog. All you have to do is kick back, watch the in-flight entertainment, and scour the guidebooks of where to explore…