The hassle of air travel and long days away from the comforts of home test the fortitude of most road warriors. Choosing the right home away from home affects productivity and reduces the stress and strain of business travel. Choosing the best location for a business meeting or corporate conference plays a significant role in determining the success of the event. While vacations and getaways call for fun and fantasy of a mega-resort hotel, savvy business travelers and meeting planners recognize the value of staying in a luxury business hotel.

The Rittenhouse Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels in the World, in Philadelphia knows what it takes to do business on the road. It is consistently ranked among the top five-star business hotels in the world on the Condé Nast Gold List, Travel & Leisure Best Awards and it has received the AAA-Five Diamond award each year for over 15 years. Occupying a premier location in the heart of Philadelphia’s business and cultural center, the Rittenhouse Hotel is only eight miles from the Philadelphia International Airport. While staying at the Rittenhouse, don’t hassle with cabs or a rental car, a courtesy town car is dispatched to transport guests to business meetings, museums, shopping and restaurants in the city’s center. A comprehensive business center offers copy, fax and secretarial services. Take care of business from the comfort of your elegant guestroom with dual-line speakerphones and complimentary wireless Internet. Unwind after a long day at the state-of-the-art on-site health club or with a massage at the Adolf Biecker Spa. If business travel involves a meeting for 20 or 200, the business meeting center and a professional conference service department mirror the Rittenhouse Hotel’s complete commitment to excellence and distinction.

When it comes to mixing business with pleasure Rittenhouse Hotel also has all the answers. Want to bring the family along? Check out the Rittenhouse Family & Children Program. And, concierge service is available 24-hours a day to assist with even the most hard-to-get dinner reservations, theater tickets or sightseeing.

Dubai is synonymous with luxury and there is no shortage of luxury resorts in the city. However, not all luxury resorts cater to business travelers. Choosing the best business meeting hotel reduces travel stress and improves productivity. In Dubai, the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is an example of a business travel hotel favored by professionals. Location counts. Al Bustan Rotana Hotel is located within five miles of the Dubai International Airport and minutes from the World Trade Center and Dubai International Convention Center.

The Club Rotana Executive Floor makes doing business easy with administrative/secretarial facilities and a dedicated reception area, boardroom and Club Lounge. State-of-art meeting rooms are equipped with high-tech audiovisual equipment. Other Club Rotana business perks include complimentary limousine transfer to and from the airport, complimentary breakfast and afternoon high tea, an exclusive cocktail bar with pre-dinner snacks and VIP guestroom amenities. It’s easy to stay in touch with the office in guest rooms and suites equipped with high-speed Internet, voice mail and international satellite television. Dining at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel is an international experience with eight on-site restaurants. When it’s time to mix business and pleasure, golf is big in Dubai and Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club is close by. Sightseeing tours can be arranged through the hotel and nearby Dubai souks (markets) are filled with trinkets and treasures.

Most executive travelers to London seek a business travel hotel with a track record. Since General Eisenhower planned the Normandy invasion from his suite at The Dorchester to present day road warriors, The Dorchester London has been a premier business hotel for world leaders and corporate leaders. From its convenient location to exceptional guest rooms and suites and a ratio of three staff members per room, The Dorchester distinguishes itself from the competition. All guest rooms feature a custom-built entertainment, business and Internet system that include a computer, printer, scanner, fax and DVD/CD player. Personal laptops can also be connected to the system and business presentations can be reviewed on the large-screen plasma television. Need a little e-help? The Dorchester’s E-Butlers, a new spin on an old British tradition, are on hand to help with all aspects of technology.

And, it’s easy to mix business and family fun at The Dorchester London. Children are treated like VIPs. Families are welcomed with a Dorchester Kids’ Pack filled with ideas for London explorations and the concierge assists with tours and entertainment tickets and reservations.

Over 2 million visitors arrive in Taipei each year. The majority of these visitors are business travelers. It is often difficult to find the best accommodations in a city far away and very different from home; that’s why seasoned business travelers rely on hotels specializing in luxury business travel accommodations and services. Frequent business travelers to Taipei choose The Landis Taipei Hotel, a member of Leading Hotels of the World. The Landis Hotel boasts “personalized service even better than home.” It is recognized as a business travel haven in the midst of the crowded and chaotic cityscape of Taipei.

Combining the serenity of Asia and elegant French art deco décor, guest rooms and suites at The Landis Taipei feature cutting-edge 21st century technology and conveniences. Hotel business suites and rooms feature executive writing desks with high-speed Internet access and satellite TV with DVD complemented by personal touches like personalized stationery, fruit baskets, a morning newspaper and luxury bath products. Tap the expertise of the The Landis Taipei Hotel business center and take advantage of complimentary shuttle service to the main financial district and the Taipei World Trade Center Complex. Work off jetlag at the fully equipped health center. Sample the Hang Chow specialties at Tien Hsiang Lo or the finest French cuisine at Paris 1930 restaurant. And if midnight munchies strike, room service is available 24 hours a day.

Home to the Aborigines for centuries, Melbourne, Australia was settled by the British in 1835. When gold was discovered near Melbourne in 1851, the settlement flourished and soon became a powerful financial center. At the end of WWII, immigration brought more business and cultural diversity to Melbourne. Today, Melbourne is known as “The Knowledge City” and has evolved into a global business and investment center. It is a world leader in biomedical and health research and a host of international companies have research and development bases there.

Doing business effectively in Melbourne requires a hotel that understands and meets business travel needs. Location and range of business services are important. The Condé Nast 2007 Gold List cites Langham Hotel, Melbourne as a perfect location with exemplary accommodations and service. The Leading Hotels of the World group includes the Langham Melbourne in its prestigious collection of worldwide 5-star hotels.

The Langham Hotel is located on the south bank of the Yarra River within walking distance of the city’s business centers and arts and leisure district. A fully-equipped hotel business center and global communications facility provides administrative support including teleconference and translation services. Spacious and elegant guest rooms equipped with broadband Internet access make it easy to stay in touch with clients. The Langham Hotel Club provides a hot hotel breakfast, all day refreshments and evening canapés and aperitifs for executive guests. And, the new Alto, occupying the entire 25th floor of the hotel is an amazing venue for meetings and private events featuring a private reception area, study, meeting space and a roof top outdoor terrace with panoramic views of Melbourne. And when it’s time to mix business and leisure, whether travel tastes run from wine and food festivals to theater and arts or sports events, there’s always something special on the calendar in Melbourne.