Words by Carlie Tucker
When it comes to travel, business or leisure, the right hotel in the right location at the right price is enough to mean the difference between enjoying your time on the road and simply getting through it. Working with Flight Centre Business Travel (FCBT) can help you achieve the former, with a team of dedicated Travel Managers determined to provide you with the best possible travel experience.
Aside from developing a keen understanding of your business travel needs, FCBT Travel Managers can offer their clients access to a huge range of accommodation and exclusive programs that will not be found anywhere else. This includes the SmartSTAY program, an extensive global list of hotels that provide FCBT clients access to a range of discounts and complimentary upgrades. Even better, these added benefits were designed with the business traveller in mind, integrating services that go a long way in ensuring comfort and convenience for those juggling a busy travel schedule.
Covering everything from budget-friendly to high end hotels in domestic and international locations, the available accommodation range is diverse. So too is the sweep of added extras you can take advantage of by booking through your FCBT Travel Manager.
You may be asking yourself what exactly 'discounts and complimentary upgrades' means. Well, here's a look. These are just some of the perks on offer along with where you can book in order to live it up on your next business travel trip.
Looking for more information on SmartSTAY? Travel Smart: A Guide To SmartSTAY & SmartDRIVE
Or what to look for when booking your hotel? 9 Features Of A Great Business Hotel
Free Room Upgrade:
One of the best things you can hear when you check in to any hotel is "free upgrade". Book a SmartSTAY hotel and you could hear it every time. Subject to availability on check-in, you will be upgraded to the next highest room category.
Sydney | Melbourne |
Park Royal on Darling Harbour | Art Series - The Blackman |
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Brisbane | Adelaide |
Stamford Plaza Brisbane | Art Series - The Watson |
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CanberraRydges Capital Hill | PerthRendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough |
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Free Internet And WiFi Service:
Staying connected while you're on the road for work is a big part of maintaining your schedule. It's one of the top features of any good business hotel. Book your stay at a hotel that not only offers WiFi access, but won't charge you any additional fees for using it.
Sydney | Melbourne |
Mantra on Kent | The Langham Melbourne |
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Brisbane | Adelaide |
Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane on George | Peppers Waymouth Hotel |
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Canberra | Perth |
Hotel Kurrajong | Pan Pacific Perth |
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Darwin | Hobart |
Vibe Hotel Darwin | Travelodge Hobart |
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Late Check-Out Or Early Check-In:
Have you ever arrived to your destination a little earlier than expected only to be told that your room isn't ready? Alternatively, checking out of your room before the designated time will leave you at the airport for hours while you wait for your flight. Many SmartSTAY hotels let you cut out that inconvenience with late check-outs and early check-ins.
Sydney | Melbourne |
Vibe Sydney Hotel | Park Royal Melbourne Airport |
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Brisbane | Adelaide |
Rydges Fortitude Valley | Stamford Grand Adelaide |
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Canberra | Perth |
Quality Hotel Woden | Travelodge Perth |
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Darwin | Hobart |
Rydges Darwin Resort | Travelodge Hobart Airport |
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Food Discounts:
Often times travelling to a new place for work doesn't include researching the best restaurants in the local area. Many hotels on the SmartSTAY list are tapping into the need for quality food right at the hotel, offering guests discounts on hotel restaurants and in-house breakfasts. Some are even going so far as to offer free items from the minibar!
Sydney | Melbourne |
Intercontinental Sydney | ATURA Dandenong |
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Brisbane | Adelaide |
Treasury Hotel & Casino | Rydges Southpark Adelaide |
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Canberra | Perth |
Mantra Northbourne | Crown Metrpol Perth |
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For more information on SmartSTAY hotels, or to book a room, contact your dedicated Travel Manager on 1300 797 826.
