Serviced Apartments

Serviced apartments are another option for accommodation. They are usually best suited to longer stays where a hotel room is too cramped. A one bedroom serviced apartment is usually about the same price as a 5 Star hotel in the same city for short stays. They will have a small living/dining area and a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette. One of the key benefits of serviced apartment for longer stays, is that the price per night usually drops over time. For example a one month stay per night will be much cheaper than paying per night, the normal practice in a hotel.

You will get extra space compared to a hotel room and they usually offer most of the benefits of a hotel. Some services may be downgraded. For example, in a serviced apartment, the room is usually only serviced by housekeeping either once or twice per week compared to every day for a hotel. Car parking may not be available and while there is usually a gym, a swimming pool is harder to come by in serviced apartment complexes. Room service is usually available but perhaps not on a 24/7 basis.

Often there is no restaurant on location. However, the receptionist will be able to recommend restaurants and cafes in the local area. And the reception will point you in the direction of the nearest supermarket so you can stock the fridge. This way you can prepare your own breakfast, other meals and snacks. Usually there are laundry facilities in serviced apartments. While you will need to do your laundry, you can significantly reduce the cost of laundry compared to a hotel. Sometimes this is washer and dryer in your room and sometimes it is a common laundry.

Take a look at some of these options especially if you plan to stay for more than a week. Click through to useful websites section – check out booking sites to find a serviced apartment