Hotel Room Work Spaces Go Casual | nytimes.com

As workers become less tethered to their desks, hotels are giving their old in-room work spaces 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 travelers plug in just about anywhere.