Female business travelers have traditionally been underserved by the hotel market. However, Brad Wilson, COO and co-founder of The James Chicago Hotel, did his own market research by calling individual female guests and asking for their feedback. The results of his research have helped The James Chicago Hotel develop some targeted programs for the female business traveler.
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Business Center: All business travelers enjoy complimentary Internet access. The hotel has also added webcams so that guests can communicate with their family at home. This added feature helps female business travelers to keep in touch with their children while on the road for work.
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Fitness and Downtime: Women business travelers can enjoy the hotel's onsite spa and fitness center. With personal trainers and state of the art exercise equipment, the fitness center can meet any guests' needs. The hotel spa also offers short, speedy treatments for businesswomen in a hurry. In-room exercise programs and spa services are also available.
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Safety: The James Chicago Hotel features 24 hour in-house security personnel. The hotel's hallways are well lit, with monitored surveillance for guests' safety. Hotel staff are available upon request to escort guests to their rooms.
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In Room Dining: One hotel feature for the female business traveler is the in-room dining program. The James staff will set the room for a private meal, so women traveling alone can enjoy a restaurant quality experience in a safe and comfortable environment. In addition, the hotel's restaurant offers many light dining options such as smoothies, fresh fish and other entrees.
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JBar Lounge: For women travelers ready for "tini time," the JBar runs a Stiletto Promotion every Wednesday night from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am. Ladies receive one dollar off the cost of their cocktail for every inch of their high heel.
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Other Women Friendly Amenities: In addition to minibars stocked with health bars and vitamin supplements, The James Chicago Hotel offers twice daily maid service to help keep guests' rooms clean and orderly.
Women business travelers comprise a large segment of the business travel market. The above amenities may have been designed with the women business traveler in mind, but they are beneficial for all business travelers regardless of gender.
