The Westin Arlington Gateway Pilots Innovative Meeting Room/Office Concept: The Westin Hive
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The Westin Arlington Gateway
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Roger Aberth, General Manager, |
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We've all been there: Sitting in a hotel lobby with colleagues having an impromptu discussion that would benefit from a deeper dive - the sooner the better. Wouldn't it be nice to have some privacy, a whiteboard, and the ability to electronically loop in team members back at HQ? Until recently, you pretty much had to stay put or scout out awkward (and public) table space at the nearest coffee shop.
Recognizing this all-too-common business need, Arlington's very own Westin is one of two U.S. pilot sites for the new Westin Hive, a sleek and high-tech instant meeting space. From video conferences to brainstorms, sales pitches to interviews, the Westin Hive can be booked in advance or spur-of-the moment online, via mobile app or in person. Located off the Ballston hotel's lobby at 801 N. Glebe Rd., the Hive features high-speed Wi-Fi and wired access, teleconferencing, a desktop computer and ports for four laptops. Throw in a floor-to-ceiling white board, a printer, a full suite of office supplies and - oh yes, and a fridge full of drinks and snacks - and let the collaboration begin.
Sure to appeal to Ballston-area scientists and innovators. the Hive offers Samsung technology and media:scape, a technology allowing digital content to be shared seamlessly from any device. The $50-an-hour rate includes technology, space, supplies and snacks. To learn more, check out www.westin.com/thewestinhive, and to book, visit www.liquidspace.com.
