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As the pandemic continues and many remain at home, it's easy to feel a little bit like Alice in Wonderland and wonder: Are we getting bigger, or are our homes simply growing smaller? Because, whether we're in a wide-open residence or cramped in a city apartment, most of us are starting to feel like the walls are closing in.
In response, and as a way to kickstart an industry heavily impacted by the novel coronavirus, hoteliers are increasingly offering "work-cation" and WFH — work-from-hotel — COVID travel deals. Some are tempting locals stuck in quarantine and seeking staycation ideas, while others are forgoing the notion of vacation altogether by offering day rates for sleek, highly functional workspaces. Other packages include amenities for childcare, education, fitness, dining, and reduced rates for everything from on-site happy hour to flights.
We rounded up standout offerings at hotels that adhere to COVID safety policies, such as requiring masks, social distancing, and other measures per CDC and state requirements. But be sure to check for specific rules. For example, masks may be required outdoors at pool areas, such as in Las Vegas, mandatory quarantine periods may be in place for out-of-state travelers, or you may be required to do so upon your return.
And, of course, without a vaccine, there is no firm guarantee with regard to safe vacations. It's crucial to follow CDC guidelines and practice safety measures. Additionally, consider your own level of risk, and whether you're traveling from or to a hotspot, so as not to increase the rate of infection. In those cases, it might be wise to wait until it's safer to travel. After all, experts say checking-into a hotel means mingling with other guests and staff in common spaces like the lobby, elevators, pool decks, spas, and golf courses. And that's all assuming your own guest room is clean and sanitized.
Finally, while you may not see a travel deal right now in your own state below, that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Where one Hyatt or Marriott participates in a promotion, another is likely to follow. It doesn't hurt to call and ask your hometown favorite if they're offering a WFH staycation package.
With summer coming to a close, rates for these coronavirus travel deals begin as low as $75 per day and $89 per night, and most (per hotel representatives) are available indefinitely. Just note that some of these packages don't show up on hotel websites.
Seeking other travel deals? Click a link below to jump directly to related coverage:These are the best WFH — work-from-hotel — deals available right now, sorted by state.