Hotel room workspaces in US go casual

As workers become less tethered to their desks, hotels are giving their old in-room workspaces the pink slip.

Traditional, boxy desks with drawers are being replaced with more minimalist, flexible tables that can serve a multitude of purposes; laptop trays that allow guests to type away on a sofa or bed; and an abundance of electrical outlets that let travellers plug in just about anywhere.

Even the well-appointed stationery, neatly placed on top of the desk, is gradually going the way of the wish-you-were- here postcard.

"If there's a choice between working at a table and working at a desk, 100 per cent of…