Introduction
We all know that commuting is bad for the environment and can be a pain in the ass. But if you’re going to do it anyway, you might as well make it as smooth as possible! Here are some tips for making your commute easier and more comfortable.
Commuting
Commuting is a major issue for many people. It can be stressful, time consuming, and expensive. In fact, according to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the average American household spends $1,200 each year on commuting costs.
Commuting can also be dangerous: more than 90% of work-related deaths occur outside the home and on the way to work. Commuters are also at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders due to long commutes—a 2016 study by Marissa Shrum and colleagues found that commuters had more anxiety than non-commuters after adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics including age and education level.
Finally, commuting is bad for our environment: one study estimated that if every driver in America switched over to carpooling or public transportation instead of driving alone it would cut greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those produced by about 63 million cars!
Why it’s so bad
Most people agree that commuting is a stressful, expensive, time-consuming and unhealthy ordeal. But there are other reasons why it’s bad for you too:
- Commuting can be dangerous. In fact, traffic accidents are the leading cause of workplace deaths in the United States. You are twice as likely to get into an accident driving or walking to work than you are at home or at work.
- Commuting makes us unhappy with our jobs and our lives as whole — even if we’re using public transportation or walking instead of driving! A study published by Harvard Business School found that after adjusting for factors like income level and job satisfaction, workers who commute by car were less happy than those who walk or bike (or take public transportation).
How to go about it
When it comes to finding a place to rest your head, the options are many. There are hotels, hostels and even co-living spaces. But if you’re looking for something that fits between those two options — something that offers more independence than a hostel but less social interaction than an apartment building — then commuting may be right for you.
The first step in this process is understanding what commuter hotels are and how they differ from standard hotel stays. According to The New York Times, “[a] commuter hotel is essentially a regular hotel room with extra amenities designed specifically for travelers who don’t want to stay in their own homes while they’re away.” These include things like complimentary breakfast or snacks (or both!), WiFi access, laundry facilities, transportation shuttles and fitness centers. They vary significantly by location but tend to have similar offerings across the board: beds available on weekdays only; shared kitchens; limited parking; no overnight guests allowed; guest rooms stocked with free toiletries and linens provided by management company staff members who clean daily during standard office hours (8am-5pm).
When to leave
- Leave early enough to get there on time.
- Leave early enough to find parking.
- Leave early enough to get a good seat.
Where to stay
The best commuter hotels offer all of the same amenities as traditional hotels, with added benefits. You can expect to find on-site parking and an indoor pool, but also an office space for working remotely, a kitchenette equipped with utensils and cookware for whipping up your own meals and even a gym that’s open 24/7. Some even come with full-size kitchens so you can cook meals from scratch rather than eating out every time.
Virtually all commuter hotels have similar amenities—the main difference between one brand and another is its location. If you prefer to stay downtown near restaurants and nightlife spots, then look for something along the I-5 corridor in Seattle or Portland (Oregon). Those who want to be closer to nature might want to consider staying at resorts in Mt. Rainier National Park or Olympic National Park.
Hotel differences and options
The main difference between commuting hotels and hotel alternatives is the price.
- Commuter hotels tend to be cheaper than traditional hotels because they are smaller and less expensive to run. They also don’t have the same luxury amenities, so they’re usually more affordable overall.
- You might think that commuting means you’ll miss out on some of the comforts of home—but that’s not really true! Commuter hotels offer all kinds of modern conveniences like indoor swimming pools (if you want to swim more often), fitness centers (so you can work out without leaving your room), business centers (for catching up on work), restaurants or lounges that serve food 24/7 (so you never have an excuse for skipping breakfast or dinner), conference rooms for meeting with colleagues, dry cleaning services and laundry facilities so you can keep your clothes looking their best even when away from home…and many other things too numerous to mention here!
You can try a hotel or a commuter hotel or meeting in the middle.
There are many options for finding a place to rest your head when you’re traveling. You can try a hotel, or try commuting. Or, if you really want to have it all and have the right budget, you could do both!
Hotels: Hotels are great places to stay when you need a bed and shower in between workdays. They’re usually located near airports, train stations and other transportation hubs so they are convenient for getting around as well as relaxing at the end of each day—if that’s what you like to do! Some hotels even offer gyms so that guests can stay fit while traveling.
Commuter hotels: Commuter hotels are designed specifically for business travelers who need more than just a place to sleep but less than an entire house with roommates (like Airbnb). Accordingly, these facilities offer amenities like office space along with meeting rooms where people can meet up with colleagues from all over the world without leaving their room during their stay.
Meeting in the middle: Meeting centers provide everything needed under one roof: hotel accommodations along with conference rooms where travelers can get work done while having fun socializing together after hours!
Conclusion
There are so many possibilities when it comes to finding a place to rest your head. If you’re looking for something more permanent, we have a wide range of apartments and homes for rent in the city. If you need something temporary or more flexible, there are plenty of hotels that offer different rates depending on what time of day or night it is when you check in. You can even stay in one place for several days at a time if that suits your needs better than staying somewhere else! No matter which type of accommodation works best for your lifestyle, we’re here to help make sure everything goes smoothly from start to finish—and most importantly ensure that no matter where (or how) you decide stay, everyone enjoys their stay at this beautiful venue.”