We looked into hotels that are more livable over hype: natural light, calm public spaces, human scale, and seamless transitions from laser focus to dreamy downtime. So grab a drink, a journal, and start planning your next workcation for this brand new year.

Remote work in New York has outgrown loud coffee shops and unreliable outlets, and professionals are craving places that do more than just provide Wi‑Fi. As entrepreneurs, we want environments that support deep focus during the day and transition seamlessly into something social or restorative after hours. Bookstore wine bars answer that need with a rare blend of quiet energy, intellectual ambiance, and intentional hospitality.

Alfred and Lu is the mood-forward retreat for teams, offering a calm, design-led setting with their Sip Happens: Let’s Paint About It experience. This is the perfect outing to unplug with low-maintenance planning and complete something creative outside of work.

From city hideouts to beachside sanctuaries, we’ve curated a list of remote work havens that feel like a warm hug and a fresh start.