{"id":66230,"date":"2017-12-20T15:21:44","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T21:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=66230"},"modified":"2023-05-18T16:26:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T21:26:24","slug":"7-hotels-lobbies-that-have-become-buzzing-hubs-for-work-and-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/7-hotels-lobbies-that-have-become-buzzing-hubs-for-work-and-play\/","title":{"rendered":"7 hotel lobbies that have become buzzing hubs for work and play"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hotel lobbies are no longer just a place to stand in line waiting to check into your room. In fact, many hotels are turning their common areas into public work spaces\u2014attracting non-guests like loafing locals, creative types and other remote workers. These buzzy lobbies have become de facto social hubs offering free Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets, communal tables, on-site cafes and lots of networking opportunities. Here are nine hotels leading the way with a new type of office and hangout space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/these-hotels-grow-their-own-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: These hotels grow their own food<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/freehand.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/freehand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/freehand-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/freehand-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/freehand-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/freehand-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/freehand-604x340.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Freehand: Los Angeles<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Located in the historic Commercial Exchange building in bumping downtown LA, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Freehand-Los-Angeles.h16317325.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel<\/a> lobby boasts a retro &#8217;70s vibe and offers outlets galore, no-password-needed Wi-Fi, on-site caf\u00e9, plus it&#8217;s dog friendly. Staying for the night? Opt for a shared accommodation if you\u2019re looking to rub shoulders with other creatives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ace2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ace2.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ace2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ace2-509x340.jpg 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Ace Hotel: New York City<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This buzzing Midtown <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/New-York-Hotels-Ace-Hotel-New-York.h2244255.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lobby<\/a> set the gold standard for turning hotels into work spaces and is a hot spot for young working professionals. Take a seat on the couch, the communal table or at the bar and settle in with free Wi-Fi and a cup of coffee, or end the day with tacos and tequila. Curated music and artwork make the space warm and welcoming.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67094 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Pod-39.jpg\" alt=\"Pod 39, Manhattan, NYC\" width=\"800\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Pod-39.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Pod-39-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Pod-39-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Pod-39-600x459.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Pod-39-444x340.jpg 444w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Pod 39: New York City<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Playroom at the budget-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/New-York-Hotels-Pod-39.h5321579.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pod<\/a> is a space for collaboration offering free Wi-Fi and outlet-laden communal tables, as well as friendly competition with ping pong and board games. Work and play over a burger and beer in this friendly space.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/No77.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/No77.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/No77-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/No77-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/No77-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/No77-511x340.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The Old No. 77 Hotel and Chandlery: <\/strong><strong>New Orleans<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once a 19th-century boat supply warehouse, this historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/New-Orleans-Hotels-The-Old-No-77-Hotel-Chandlery.h40852.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel<\/a> in the port district (just steps from the Quarter) now serves tourists as well as artists, students, entrepreneurs and hipsters looking to work and mingle. The communal table in the lobby is a hub for business and schmoozing. Bring your pooch, grab a cup of artisanal coffee and enjoy being surrounded by the city&#8217;s innovators.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO<\/strong>:\u00a0 No need to lobby for an amazing rewards program. We&#8217;ve got one you can join right now!<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_66252\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66252\" class=\"wp-image-66252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/robey.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/robey.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/robey-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/robey-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/robey-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/robey-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-66252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Robey Hall<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Robey Hall: Chicago<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Situated in the 1905 Hollander Fireproof Warehouse smack in the middle of the Wicker Park neighborhood&#8217;s bustling &#8220;Crotch&#8221; intersection, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Chicago-Hotels-The-Robey-Hall.h15964513.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel<\/a> lobby\u2019s communal space attracts an eclectic group of worker bees. With industrial design, a hip collection of vinyl and rotating art, this work and social space is an appealing place for entrepreneurs to get to work.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/montage.jpg\" alt=\"Montage\" width=\"610\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/montage.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/montage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/montage-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/montage-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Montage Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach, CA<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For those craving a bit of luxury, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Chicago-Hotels-The-Robey-Hall.h15964513.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montage Laguna Beach<\/a> offers free Wi-Fi in their oceanfront lobby with live piano music, a fireplace and beverage service. It\u2019s a great place to make a good impression if you\u2019re looking to close that high-digit deal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_66260\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66260\" class=\"wp-image-66260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tru2.jpg\" alt=\"Tru by Hilton\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tru2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tru2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tru2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tru2-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tru2-512x340.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-66260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Tru by Hilton<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong> Tru by Hilton: Cheyenne, WY<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This innovative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Cheyenne-Hotels-Tru-By-Hilton-Cheyenne-WY.h18566643.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel<\/a> concept offers a communal space called \u201cThe Hive\u201d that includes four zones\u2014work, play, eat and lounge. The work zone features semi-private alcoves and free wireless printing and Wi-Fi. Had enough work? Head to the play zone with board and table games.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitzrewardsdining.com\/bonus.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66735 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Dining-Banner-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1116\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Dining-Banner-1.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Dining-Banner-1-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Dining-Banner-1-768x153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Dining-Banner-1-600x120.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Dining-Banner-1-720x144.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" 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