# How to Work from Luxury Hotels for Free \(and Why WeWork Sucks\) \| Ep\. \#501

**URL:** https://www.singlegrain.com/episodes/marketing-school/how-to-work-from-luxury-hotels-for-free-and-why-wework-sucks-ep-501/  
**Published:** 2017-12-14  
**Updated:** 2017-12-19  
**Author:** Selena Templeton  
**Summary:** On episode \#501, Eric and Neil discuss why they enjoy working out of luxury hotel lobbies, as opposed to a communal work space like WeWork\. Tune in to hear why\.\.\.  

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On episode #501, Eric and Neil discuss why they enjoy working out of luxury hotel lobbies, as opposed to a communal work space like WeWork. Tune in to hear why you should consider spending some of your time in luxury hotel lobbies.

**Time-Stamped Show Notes:**

- \[00:27\] Today’s Topic: _How to Work from Luxury Hotels for Free (and Why WeWork Sucks)_
- \[00:35\] Even though Neil is a [WeWork](https://www.wework.com/) member, he prefers to sit and work in the lobbies of luxury hotels.
- \[01:09\] No one has ever kicked him out of the lobby nor asked if he was a guest.
- \[01:20\] Eric finds WeWork expensive and disappointing.
- \[01:42\] WeWork is great for freelancers looking for companionship.
- \[02:11\] Lobbies of luxury hotels provide networking opportunities.
- \[02:30\] Try it, because it’s a good experience and is better than a [Starbucks](https://www.starbucks.com/).
- \[02:50\] Entrepreneurs are doing this all time (it’s their MO).
- \[03:09\] Look for hotels that are holding conferences that are relevant to you; work from the lobby and you will be much more likely to generate business.
- \[03:45\] That’s it for today!
- \[03:47\] Eric and Neil recommend the [Problem Solvers](https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/304645) podcast, because there is a great episode about the [Hello Fresh](https://www.hellofresh.com/) CEO. To listen go to [ singlegrain.com/solve](http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/2/5/c/25cd071eb9ae6688/16-_Burrow_Edited.mp3?c_id=17161515&expiration=1512416800&hwt=e6279886b6a9d0b3d312d051c5cb1f94).

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