If you are only limiting yourself to working in coffee shops and co-working spaces, you might be missing out on one of the best spots for digital nomads to get stuff done.

Coffee shops are handy, but the WiFi isn’t always great and you end up spending a fortune on expensive lattes to justify sitting there for hours. Co-working spaces can do the trick too, but they can have some pricey fees or long commitments and the social aspect can distract you from getting work done.

Have you ever tried working on your laptop in a hotel lobby? It is becoming more and more of a common practice for digital nomads. In fact, some hotels are even starting to turn their lobbies into co-working spaces in order to capitalise on this sought-after working environment.

Here are some of the reasons you might want to give it a try:

It’s Not Very Busy

Usually a hotel lobby is quiet and deserted, especially in the middle of the week. It is much quieter than a coffee shop or an office. You can even tuck yourself away in a corner and have an uninterrupted Skype call. There are usually many lovely places to sit, including couches, tables and chairs.

Of course, since you cannot book ahead there is no guarantee that the couches and desks in the lobby will be open when you need them. All you can do is show up and hope or you can give the hotel a call ahead of time and ask how busy it is. Luxury Hotel lobbies will usually get busier in the evening as guests head to the bar or meet up to head out for dinner or drinks, so bring your noise cancelling headphones if you like to work late.