Updated on 19 June
When it reopens on 1 July, the 25Hours Paris Terminus Nord will be offering in France a concept already offered in Germany by the hotels of the German chain, which includes Accor among its shareholders. The establishment, located just opposite the Paris train station, will offer the possibility of using its rooms as offices. Wi-Fi, Nespresso machine, Bluetooth speaker, Schindelhauer bike available, pets welcome: between 9am and 6pm, mobile executives can enjoy the comfort of a double room for €50 a day and €200 from Monday to Friday.
This idea of a hotel 'home office' first appeared in Germany at the beginning of April, at the height of the pandemic. In response to the sharp fall in visitor numbers, many establishments began offering an alternative solution for their guests. telework in peacewithout the risk of being disturbed by neighbouring noise or seeing your children bursting in during a videoconference.
The Mercure Berlin Zentrum, the Indigo Hotel Alexanderplatz, the InterContinental and the Vienna House Andel's are just a few of the hotels that have signed up. all converted into makeshift offices for professionals in need of space and peace and quiet. Similarly, in Amsterdam, the long-stay residence Zokuwhich has kept its doors open, has transformed its flats into Private WorkLofts.
Several hotel groups, such as 25 Hours and Pentahotels, have introduced this offer. Its "Finally Silence" offer, available in the brand's establishments in Europe, particularly at Paris CDGIt consists of a Penta room with a large work desk, a WIFI connection, a screen and a laptop. fully equipped business corner with printer, scanner, fax machine and photocopier. All this for 49 euros a day - and from 199 euros a week - including fresh fruit, juice, mineral water and a selection of coffee and tea.
As hotels seek to multiply their sources of revenue to cope with the crisis, could this "home office away from home" concept take off? Recently interviewed by Voyages d'Affaires (read here), Stéphane Bensimon, CEO of the Wojo coworking spaces, explained that he was considering a similar offer with his co-shareholder Accor. Franck Gervais, CEO of Accor Europe, also confirmed the idea in a recent interview (read here) : " In the future, we could very well imagine corporate contracts including overnight stays, seminars and a certain number of rooms where employees could spend a few hours or a day, with the added benefit of breakfast or lunch, high-quality WiFi, comfort, service and compliance with health standards. "
To help local companies that are unable to accommodate all their employees due to health measures, the aparthotels Adagio - in which Accor is also a joint shareholder with Pierre&Vacances - offer fully-equipped flats with broadband WIFI free of charge, in compliance with current health standards. " At a time of decontamination, and with a view to supporting the economic recovery, it was only natural that we should make available workspaces in our flats. "says Karim MalakCEO of Adagio.
While these offers are eminently business-oriented, the Barrière Group gives the idea a 'bleisure' tone with its "teleworking escapades. Launched in Deauville, La Baule and Dinard, this offer includes a bedroom, a room to work in, two breakfasts and gourmet breaks from 214 euros per night. The perfect way to combine business with pleasure.
