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A pool, free wi-fi and no kids: it’s great to be WFH (working from hotel)

Louise Eccles at her desk at the Shangri-La hotel on the 38th floor of the Shard in central London: £1,500 for the day
Louise Eccles at her desk at the Shangri-La hotel on the 38th floor of the Shard in central London: £1,500 for the day
JACK HILL

If the office is still off-limits and the novelty of home working is wearing a little thin, help is at hand.

Hundreds of hotels are offering bedrooms as daytime offices, catering for workers tired of being confined to the kitchen table. The catch is that you must leave by teatime, with checkout typically from 4pm to 6pm.

Desk space is being offered in hotels from city centres to coastal villages, at costs ranging from £35 to £1,500. Guests can often use the gym and pool, with some hotels even offering free printing and hot drinks.

Hoteliers say the offer is popular with workers seeking peace and quiet after a tumultuous few months, along with fast wi-fi and a touch of luxury.

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