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Inclusivity. At Premier Inn it’s a word that shapes the way we think, feel and act. And why the comfort of every guest is our top priority. As part of Whitbread, we are an inclusive employer, providing equal opportunities for all.

When it comes to choosing a hotel for your employees’ work trips, there are a lot of different things to consider. We make business booking easy with two free, simple to use tools that are the business for business...

Once, the year 2000 seemed like the distant future. Now, Generation Z are about to become the future of travel. According to a report published by Skift, it’s important to prepare for the rise of this post-millennial demographic.

Business is all about connecting. When we build relationships with clients and colleagues, face-to-face communication can be crucial. So, it’s good to know that, after a few challenging years, business travel is back.

There’s nothing better than a great night’s sleep – that feeling of waking up rested, refreshed, and ready for the day ahead. Perhaps unsurprisingly, sleep doesn’t just feel good, it is good, as countless studies have now shown.

Premier Inn knows a thing or two about sleep. We know that to get a good night’s sleep, you need the right room at the right temperature, the right bedding with the right thread count, as well as the right mattress on top of the right bed.

We all know that sleep is essential for health and wellbeing. And yet, due to factors such as stress, disruption to routine, or simply being too busy to prioritise rest, many people still struggle to get the recommended 7-9 hours per night.
In fact, 8 in 10 UK workers feel like they don’t sleep enough.

Ever thought about extending those business stays so that they become so much more? Giving yourself a chance to head out, chill out, unwind and find amazing things to experience, do and see. It’s basically the ultimate combination of business and leisure. We call it bleisure.

Ever find that the challenge of booking travel for your team leaves you facing sleepless nights? You’re not alone – when it comes to building the perfect business trip, there are several boxes to tick (and often lots of different stakeholders to please).

Businesses everywhere were happy to welcome the possibility of travel back in 2022, with employees finally able to set off on the road again. However, given the current economic climate, individuals and businesses alike need to be especially conscious of travel budgets.

For the bookers in charge of arranging business travel, some features are non-negotiable. A comfy bed, Wi-Fi access, and a decent desk for the employee to work from are all understandably top of the list, and a super-convenient location doesn’t hurt either.

Change can be a wonderful thing – but as business travel managers know all too well, it often trails disruption in its wake. After the disruption of work travel in the depths of the pandemic, the world is now (mostly!) open for business, and work travellers are keen to get back out there.

Not only have we now got 40 hotels open in Germany across key cities such as Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart and Munich, the expansion is set to continue. With a committed pipeline to open more than 40 additional hotels, it’s Wunderbar indeed!

When you’re travelling for work it sometimes feels like it’s all go go go. At Premier Inn, we really care about the wellbeing of our guests, and realise that even in the busiest of times, focusing on wellbeing is incredibly important.
 

Everywhere we look, prices are on the up and travel budgets are really being stretched to their limit. In addition, travellers’ wellbeing, new ways of working, cleanliness and hygiene are all key considerations.

When it comes to business trips, sometimes packing for one can feel like the hardest bit of work! Whether you’re having to think of the best way to stop your shirts creasing or if you really need three pairs of heels, there’s a lot to think about.

In a world where our guests and their businesses are conscious of carbon footprints more than ever, it’s important for us to really think about where we decide to locate our hotels and what they’ll have to offer our business guests.
 

From in the office to working from home finding the right soundtrack - whether you’re working from home, or in the office (or maybe, a bit of both) - is key for a productive day's work. Studies have shown that music improves both productivity and cognitive performance, especially in adults.

We like to think that some of our hotels give you that little bit extra when you stay with us on a business trip. Something a little unexpected that can give your trip a boost!

Over the last 18 months, the world of work has significantly changed, and we’ve had to adapt to a new way of working. Whether it’s from home, the office, somewhere else remotely, or a mix and match, a new model has emerged – introducing hybrid working.

With more of us working remotely than ever before, it’s only natural that colleagues have been experiencing different kinds of behaviours to the ones they’ve known from working in the office with one another. 

We’re delighted to announce that Premier Inn is expanding into Ireland. We’ve already secured five city centre locations in Dublin, and we have plenty more on the way.

Whenever you come and stay with us, we want to make sure you feel completely safe. That’s why when travelling alone our guests have the most comfortable, secure and enjoyable stay possible.

Order next or same-day deliveries and enjoy the comfort and convenience of having exactly what you need delivered straight to our hotels, thanks to the 291 Amazon Lockers across our estate. 

While leisure travel has been locked down for almost 15 months, many of our hotels stayed open for business guests who had to travel regularly for work. We know business trips come in all shapes and sizes, so last month we invited some of our busy professional guests to tell us what they really need from hotels to make their lives easier.

We’re introducing over 500 GeniePoint Network electric car charging points across our hotels over the next three years to make our hotels even more convenient for electric car owners. Electric cars reduce carbon emissions, they’re a great investment for environmentally conscious businesses to make to reduce their carbon footprint. 

Premier Plus rooms are our enhanced rooms, offering more features and better comfort – perfect for getting more from your next business trip with us. 

With hotels across Germany and in key business districts including Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Berlin, we’re perfect for business trips to Germany. We’re looking forward to expanding our operations in Germany as a trusted, reliable hotel chain that businesses can count on.

We’re very excited to be welcoming back our business guests. Whether working in an office or out and about on site, as professionals return to the workplace there is an air of trepidation around how we will all adjust to the new normal. 

Our hub hotels are smart, stylish places to stay in the heart of London and Edinburgh. hub hotels blend innovative room design with ideal locations for business, meaning you can get to meeting and exhibition centres in minutes and, after work, come back to a comfortable room close to great places to relax and unwind in the city.