If you need to pay for overnight accommodations on a work trip, whether that's a hotel or other type of lodging, it counts as a travel expense.
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A travel expense is a type of business expense. Therefore, you must be able to meet the general business expense requirements in order to claim a deduction. You can't deduct travel expenses to the extent that they are lavish or extravagant—the expenses must be reasonable considering the facts and circumstances.
You can deduct business travel expenses when you are away from both your home and the location of your main place of business (tax home). Deductible expenses include transportation, baggage fees, car rentals, taxis and shuttles, lodging, tips, and fees.
Most reimbursements for ordinary and necessary travel expenses for temporary travel are not taxable. However, if the work at the temporary location is expected to last longer than a year or for an indefinite period of time, the reimbursement is taxable.
You can claim tax relief for money you've spent on things like: public transport costs. hotel accommodation if you have to stay overnight. food and drink.