Business travel has changed dramatically over the past several years. While quick overnight trips still happen, today’s executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, healthcare professionals, and remote workers are increasingly spending a week, several weeks, or even a month in New York City. As work becomes more flexible and business travel blends with personal time, travelers are rethinking where they stay.
For many professionals, the traditional luxury hotel is no longer the automatic choice. Instead, residential extended stays are becoming the preferred option, offering the comfort, space, and convenience that make longer visits both more productive and more enjoyable.
At The Phillips Club, located in Manhattan’s prestigious Upper West Side, guests experience the privacy of a beautifully appointed residence paired with the personalized service expected from a luxury hospitality destination. It’s an approach that reflects how today’s professionals actually live and work.
Whether you’re visiting New York for business, relocating temporarily, or simply spending more time in the city, residential accommodations offer advantages that a traditional hotel simply wasn’t designed to provide.
Today’s Business Traveler Wants More Than a Hotel Room
Business travel is no longer confined to boardrooms and brief overnight stays. Professionals often arrive with multiple meetings scheduled throughout the week, work remotely between appointments, entertain clients, or extend their visit to enjoy the city with family.
In these situations, comfort becomes far more important than simply having a place to sleep.
Instead of spending evenings working from a small desk or ordering room service every night, today’s travelers increasingly value accommodations that allow them to maintain the routines they enjoy at home.
Having separate living and sleeping areas creates room to relax after a full day. A dining table becomes a comfortable workspace. A full kitchen provides flexibility for breakfast before early meetings or a quiet dinner after a long day. In-unit laundry simplifies longer stays, while spacious living areas allow guests to truly settle in rather than simply pass through.
These everyday conveniences make an extended stay feel less like business travel and more like living well in New York.
Learn more about The Phillips Club’s Extended Stay Residences and discover why so many professionals choose to return year after year.
Space Improves Productivity
Anyone who has worked from a hotel room understands its limitations.
Conference calls compete with housekeeping schedules. Video meetings happen from the edge of the bed or a small writing desk. Even simple tasks become more challenging when your workspace, dining area, and bedroom occupy the same room.
A residential extended stay offers a fundamentally different experience.
Separate living areas create space to focus during the day while preserving a comfortable environment to unwind afterward. Natural light, larger layouts, and thoughtfully designed furnishings support productivity without sacrificing comfort.
For professionals working remotely or maintaining demanding schedules, the ability to transition seamlessly between work and personal time often becomes one of the most appreciated aspects of an extended stay.
Explore the spacious accommodations at The Phillips Club, designed to feel like home while delivering exceptional comfort and convenience.
The Upper West Side Supports a Better Daily Routine
Location has always mattered in New York City, but for longer visits, the neighborhood itself becomes part of your daily life.
The Upper West Side offers something many business travelers quickly come to appreciate: balance.
Instead of beginning each morning surrounded by Midtown crowds, guests can start the day with coffee from a neighborhood café, enjoy a walk through Central Park, or take a run along the scenic paths of Riverside Park before meetings begin.
Evenings offer equally rewarding opportunities. Performances at Lincoln Center, neighborhood restaurants, boutique shopping, and tree-lined streets create an atmosphere that feels distinctly residential while remaining just minutes from Midtown’s business districts.
This combination of accessibility and livability makes the Upper West Side one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods for extended stays.
Learn more about the neighborhood surrounding The Phillips Club and everything it offers business and leisure travelers alike.
Luxury Service Without Sacrificing Privacy
One reason travelers choose luxury hotels is the level of service they provide. Residential accommodations shouldn’t require giving that up.
At The Phillips Club, guests enjoy many of the conveniences associated with luxury hospitality while benefiting from the comfort of a private residence.
Professional concierge services, housekeeping, package acceptance, maintenance support, and personalized local recommendations help simplify every stay without compromising privacy or independence.
It’s an experience that feels welcoming, efficient, and refined—particularly valuable during longer visits when small conveniences become meaningful.
Explore the full range of amenities available at The Phillips Club.
Ideal for Executive Relocation and Long-Term Business Assignments
Residential extended stays have become increasingly popular across a wide range of industries.
Professionals frequently choose them for:
• Executive relocations
• Financial and legal consulting engagements
• Medical fellowships and hospital assignments
• Film and television production work
• University research appointments
• Corporate training programs
• Long-term client projects
• Hybrid business and leisure travel
Rather than constantly adapting to hotel life, guests enjoy the stability of returning to a familiar residence each evening.
For many, this consistency improves both productivity and overall well-being throughout their stay.
According to the U.S. Travel Association, business travel continues to evolve as professionals increasingly seek accommodations that support both work and personal well-being during longer trips.
A Smarter Way to Experience New York
The definition of luxury has evolved.
Today, luxury is not simply marble lobbies or elaborate room service. It’s having enough space to work comfortably, prepare a meal, entertain friends, enjoy a quiet evening, and wake each morning feeling at home.
For professionals spending more than a few days in Manhattan, residential accommodations offer a more natural way to experience the city.
Whether you’re visiting for business, relocation, or an extended project, you’ll also find endless inspiration through New York City Tourism + Conventions, the city’s official destination resource.
Located in the heart of the Upper West Side, The Phillips Club combines spacious residences, personalized service, and one of New York City’s most desirable neighborhoods to create an extended stay experience designed for how people live today.
Whether your visit lasts one week or several months, you’ll discover that having a true residence in New York transforms the way you experience the city.
Contact The Phillips Club today to learn more about our luxury extended stay residences and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are business travelers choosing residential extended stays in NYC?
Business travelers are choosing residential extended stays in NYC because they offer more space, privacy, separate living areas, kitchens, laundry, and a more comfortable environment for longer visits.
What is a residential extended stay?
A residential extended stay is a furnished residence designed for longer visits, offering the comfort of home with services such as concierge support, housekeeping, and guest amenities.
Is The Phillips Club suitable for executive housing in New York?
Yes. The Phillips Club offers spacious Upper West Side residences that are well suited for executives, consultants, relocating professionals, and business travelers spending extended time in New York.
Why is the Upper West Side a good location for business travelers?
The Upper West Side offers convenient access to Midtown while providing a quieter residential setting near Central Park, Lincoln Center, restaurants, transportation, and neighborhood services.
What amenities matter most for a luxury extended stay?
Important amenities include spacious accommodations, a kitchen, separate living areas, laundry access, concierge service, housekeeping, high-speed internet, and a walkable neighborhood.
For those looking to experience New York this summer, the smarter choice is clear.
For more information on extended stays, visit PhillipsClub.com, email: leasing@phillipsclub.com or call (212) 835-8822.
