The fluorescent lights flicker overhead. The drone of the ice machine down the hall never stops. Your “desk” is a laminate table pressed against a wall, and the Wi-Fi keeps dropping during your most important call.

We’ve all been there—stuck in another forgettable business hotel wondering if this is really the best option for professionals on the move.

It’s not.

When Business Travel Becomes Something More

We discovered something unexpected after opening Fancie’s PEC. Business professionals kept coming back, booking with us month after month.

These weren’t just occasional stays. They became relationships.

One therapist has returned monthly for over nine months, having discovered we offer direct bookings without the 15% markup typical of platforms like Airbnb.

But the value goes far deeper than cost savings.

Located just 10-15 minutes from Belleville in a quiet residential neighborhood, our property offers what standard accommodations can’t: a true retreat that still keeps you connected to your professional responsibilities.

The Productivity Paradox of Traditional Accommodations

Standard business hotels solve one problem: proximity to work. But they create others.

Research shows that exposure to nature significantly improves productivity, with studies indicating that even 15 minutes of “forest bathing” can reduce stress levels and improve concentration. This makes waterfront settings particularly valuable for business travelers. 

Prince Edward County offers what Belleville hotels can’t. As one guest put it: “It’s refreshing compared to the stale strip of hotels in Belleville located right beside a strip club.”

The County teems with nature, art, and local entrepreneurship. Creativity isn’t an amenity here—it’s in the air.

Work Anywhere, Anytime

The modern professional needs options, not limitations.

At Fancie’s PEC, we’ve installed Bell Fibe, ensuring the fastest possible internet connection. Because reliable Wi-Fi isn’t a luxury for business travelers—it’s oxygen.

But technology alone doesn’t create the ideal work environment.

Our guests appreciate having multiple settings to match their changing needs throughout the day. Send emails while watching the sunset. Take calls from the waterfront. Hold a video meeting from your private suite with its ensuite bathroom.

One suite features a dedicated desk, making it particularly popular with our business guests. Others prefer working in common areas, moving between spaces as their day evolves.

We don’t dictate how you work. We provide the versatility to work how you want.

The “Workcation” Revolution

The rise of remote work has transformed how professionals approach travel. Over 70% of remote workers report that new environments give them “more freedom or creativity in how they do their job.”

We’re seeing this firsthand with the emergence of “workcations” at Fancie’s PEC.

Professionals book during the week at lower rates, blend productive workdays with exploration of Prince Edward County in mornings and evenings, and create an experience that transcends the traditional work trip.

The ability to work remotely is changing everything about business travel. And we’re ready for it.

Nature as Your Meeting Room

Imagine starting your day with a kayak paddle before your first call.

Picture ending it with a glass of wine by the fire after closing your laptop.

These aren’t luxuries. According to productivity research, “Productivity increases by up to 13% when employees are happy.”

Our one-acre waterfront property offers countless spaces to recharge. Massassauga Point Conservation Area sits just 200 meters away, providing immediate access to trails and natural beauty.

Our resident wildlife—swans, blue herons, and other creatures—create connections to nature that business travelers from urban centers particularly value.

This isn’t about escaping work. It’s about creating conditions where work flows more naturally.

The Practical Side of Retreat

Beyond the inspirational benefits, Fancie’s PEC addresses practical pain points of business travel.

Our dedicated guest kitchen allows travelers to prepare their own meals—”a gamechanger for someone who wants to stay on budget or eat healthy,” as one guest noted.

For those who prefer not to cook, we’re within the Belleville Doordash radius. Options, not obligations.

Each suite includes a private ensuite bathroom, providing the privacy expected from hotels while offering so much more.

And while we’re close enough to Belleville for convenience, we’re far enough to feel like a true getaway.

Finding Your Routine in a New Place

We’ve noticed something interesting about our returning business guests: they’re creatures of habit.

Once they discover their perfect routine at Fancie’s PEC, they tend to replicate it with each visit. The morning coffee spot. The afternoon work location. The evening relaxation ritual.

Most stay 2-3 nights at a time—long enough to establish a rhythm but short enough to maintain the freshness of the experience.

This pattern speaks to something fundamental about professional life: we crave both stability and stimulation. Fancie’s PEC provides both.

The Future of Professional Accommodations

We believe the line between business and leisure travel will continue to blur.

As remote work becomes more common, professionals will increasingly seek accommodations that support productivity while enhancing wellbeing.

The corporate hotel model served a purpose in an era when business travel meant sacrificing comfort for convenience. That era is ending.

Today’s professionals demand more. They want spaces that respect their need for connectivity while nourishing their desire for authentic experiences.

Prince Edward County offers exactly this balance—close enough to business centers like Belleville, but rich with the cultural and natural amenities that make work feel less like work.

And Fancie’s PEC stands ready to welcome the next generation of business travelers who understand that where you stay shapes how you work.

Because the best ideas rarely come under fluorescent lights.