Why Hotels are Perfect Locations for Team Building Activities

Team building days deserve more credit, but are often critiqued because they are poorly Planned. However, hotels are one of the best locations for these activities, even if it isn’t the first location you think of.

The biggest pro of using hotels is the convenience. Everything is located in the same building. Hotels have conference rooms where you can host your presentations. Activities can be done in the outdoor space as participants can stay seated for lunch. Finally, at the end of the day, a bar on site becomes a great place to unwind. Hotels eliminate the stress of planning an entire day around the movement of people.

Hotels have more space set aside for large group of people than other locations. The amenities facilities are built to are far above average as well. Toilets are cleaned and well kept. There are places to store bags  and other belongings. The rooms can be heated or cooled appropriately for the season. These are things some other locations like an old village hall might not have, and they are often essential when running these types of events.

It is one less thing to worry about knowing the catering is taken care of. You don’t have to coordinate with someone on bringing sandwiches or figuring out who is going to make 50 cups of tea. Hotels take care of this stuff daily. They know what works. You can concentrate on the actual team building instead of stressing about the amount of milk there is.

Most hotels have several different spaces made available to the customers. You might want a big room for everyone to be in one place in the morning, and then have smaller breakout rooms for the activities in the afternoon. Hotels are able to do this without charging for 5 different rooms. They are flexible and used to this setup.

Parking is generally a non-issue at hotels, especially if you are outside a city center. It is a minor thing, but it relieves one source of stress.

If you are organising a residential team building activity – for example 24 hours with a full schedule and evening, or even overnight – hotels are a no-brainer. Everyone is in the same venue, allowing for you to run sessions later in the evening if you want to, and without the worry of going home to drive after.

Most hotel staff are accommodating. When you get to your destination and encounter a problem with your room, anyone can help figure a solution. Hotels are accustomed to corporate visitors and know how to help them.

Depending on your plans, outdoor areas can be beneficial. Hotels usually have outdoor spaces or gardens where you can conduct your outdoor team-building activities. If the weather takes a turn, you can have a seamless transition to indoor activities.

Hotels have a neutral reputation and are perceived as neutral ground, which can be more significant than expected. No one will feel as though they are on home turf and in control. This is also different than going to an office where some participants might feel more at ease than others.

For team building, Hotels are viewed positively to a certain extent. People take it more seriously when the venue is a professional one. Having a dedicated conference space makes people more engaged, which is different than attempting to facilitate activities in a staff room.

The quality of food in hotels is decent and reliable. Nothing too fancy nor bad enough to give people food poisoning. On team building days, hotels serve buffet styles where everyone gets food that keeps them going throughout the day. Hotels know how to balance the needs of the team.

Hotels are flexible with pricing and are open to negotiations, especially in the midweeks and quieter intual seasons. Hotels appreciate group bookings as it fills vacant rooms and conference spaces. Don’t hesitate to ask hotels for lower pricing.

Hotels give you location and other flexibility. They can be located everywhere. In case your team is scattered in different areas, you can choose a location that is centralised to everyone and makes it feel more eventful.

Some people think hotels are perfect for team building, and although no location is perfect for anything, hotels are good because it is practical, professional and dependable. They take a lot of the hassle out of organising and are reliable, which is sometimes exactly what you need.