It's never strictly business with you. You know how to make the most of the business trip. Instead of focusing on the jet lag and stress, you revel in discovering places and creating new memories. Millennials have finally found a way to mix business with pleasure-and even created a widely accepted portmanteau for it, “bleisure”.

Of course, the opportunity to discover what a city has to offer starts with the right accommodation. Before booking your flight, make sure to pick accommodations that are conveniently located in the city. This ensures you have more time to explore. A customized living experience is key when starting a new adventure!

London Calling

If you happen to find yourself in London, make sure to check in to Citadines Trafalgar Square London. It features three types of apartments, all with a fully-equipped kitchenette. The serviced residence is conveniently located in Westminster, within walking distance from iconic landmarks like Trafalgar Square, London Eye and the National Gallery. Charing Cross and Embankment Underground Tube stations are both less than a five-minute walk away, making exploration easy.

Escape the bustle

of the City

Enjoy a walk along the River Thames; or rent a bike and pedal your way down Thames Park, which offers a view of the London Bridge, London Eye, and Tate Modern. You might even stumble upon Prospect of Whitby, one of Charles Dickens' favorite watering holes.

If you're a fan of Banksy, make sure to visit Leake Street Tunnel (Leake Street, Lambeth) which features works of art from some of the city's best graffiti artists (Banksy himself invited 29 artists to paint on the walls for the first Cans Festival in 2008). Take a ‘gram at Garden Lodge Mansion (1 Logan Place), where Freddie Mercury spent many late nights recording music and holding raucous parties.

Taking a bite out of

The Big Apple

The best way to experience the city that never sleeps is to pick the best place to sleep—and Citadines Connect Fifth Avenue New York is your best bet. Everyone knows that the magic happens in the inner city. Citadines Connect Fifth Avenue New York is conveniently located at 15 West 45th Street, New York, 10036 New York, United States of America.

For an out of this world

Experience

Immerse yourself in a landscape of sound and light in Dreamhouse (275 Church Street), an auditory and visual experience created by modern composer La Monte Young and visual artist Marian Zazeela.

Squeeze in a century’s worth of exploration at The Explorers Club Headquarters (46 E. 70th Street) at the Lowell Thomas Building. Founded in 1904 by polar explorers, the Lowell Thomas building is filled with thousands of exploration treasures—including books, museum objects, maps, and films. Lectures are sometimes given in the Clark room between September and June.

Grab a bite as you relive New York’s literary and artistic bohemian past of the 60s at The White Horse Tavern (567 Hudson Street), where the likes of Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac, and Jim Morrison hung out.

Ask your friendly Ascott Host for the phone number of Please Don’t Tell (112 St. Mark’s Place), a secret speakeasy. Entrance to the place is through a telephone booth next to Crif Dogs, a late night hotdog joint. Reservations are a must, so book your table at 3 p.m., unless you want to wait an hour to get in. While it has its staples, the cocktail menus change with what’s in season.