For anyone working in a high-powered position where far-flung travel is part and parcel of the day job, time on the road can get a bit lonely. Choosing a place to stay that feels comfortable, luxurious and private is essential — and can make all the difference to the corporate travel experience.
Cost-Effectiveness without Compromising on Luxury
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a major evolution in the way we approach our working lives, with a far greater emphasis on work–life balance and self-care. This mindset shift has meant it is increasingly the norm, rather than the exception, for individuals to prioritise their own wellbeing as part of a wider picture — the happier and healthier the employee, the more productive and effective they can be.
Within this trend, we have also seen a shift in the corporate environment. Those leading executive lifestyles are seeking more balanced, more relaxed and more homelike surroundings when travelling for work. And that’s where serviced apartments come into the picture.
Demand for luxury serviced apartments has always been strong, but it has skyrocketed since the pandemic. The key reason is that serviced apartments and executive residences offer a home-like atmosphere that simply cannot be recreated in a hotel, regardless of how luxurious it might be.
Furthermore, the entire concept of luxury serviced apartments is rooted in our post-pandemic mindset — prioritising wellbeing, comfort, security and, above all, privacy.
Keeping Things Private
From the moment you step into your apartment building, you will enjoy a deep sense of privacy and peace that is simply not attainable in a hotel environment. Every traveller will have a different idea of how to best enjoy the discretion that the luxury apartment experience has to offer – this may be by using the services of a 24-hour concierge for a stress-free and personalised experience or by choosing apartments with features such as private entrances to enjoy the exclusivity of the experience in your own unique way.
The reduced footfall in many serviced apartment buildings in comparison to larger hotels also means that there is far less outside noise to interfere with your sense of privacy. While you can still benefit from many of the most popular services offered by hotels such as 24-hour guest support, these can be enjoyed within far more harmonious surroundings.
A Home Away From Home
Working away from home can be challenging, intense and stressful. Luxury apartments are designed to encourage relaxation on the deepest level by providing a space that can be truly your own. Away from the generic environment of a hotel, apartments offer larger, more thoughtful living spaces that help to break the monotony of a hotel room and reduce the sense of restriction that often comes hand in hand with long-term corporate travel.
Our apartments have been beautifully created for the highest grade of comfort and beauty with opulent design details and luxurious features such as private terraces to enhance your stay. That being said, we have also placed a great focus on practicality — our apartments don’t just look exquisite, they tick every single box to make your trip easier.
Every apartment is entirely self-contained including fully equipped kitchens and a full roster of services such as 24-hour concierge, 24-hour laundry and dry cleaning, and daily maid service. These ensure your corporate travel experience runs smoothly, allowing you to focus on your work without distractions.
Unlike hotels, if you’re tired of going out for dinner, you can relax and make a home-cooked meal in your luxury kitchen — or simply order a takeaway and eat in peace. Afterwards, enjoy a glass of wine on your terrace overlooking the London skyline.
A Space for Everyone
Luxury serviced apartments are designed to cater to the contemporary working lifestyle, and this works on two levels.
These private residences offer executives ample, impressive environments in which to host clients or colleagues for meetings, lunches or dinners.
Many include conference rooms, dining rooms and business services to support professional needs in every aspect. On a day-to-day basis, the peace and quiet also provides the ideal environment for making audio and video calls without disturbance.
Apartments additionally offer the opportunity to bring the whole family along, supporting the blended travel concept that is growing in popularity. Even the most luxurious hotel suite can feel limited when catering for more than one guest, but the apartment environment offers space and privacy for all.
Many of our clients bring their spouses and children on corporate trips, and our apartments are built to accommodate this with multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and expansive living spaces.
While many hotels are located in more tourist-heavy locations, luxury apartments tend to have more flexibility with their locations – our offerings are situated in enviable locations offering easy access to London’s green spaces, exclusive shopping districts and cultural landmarks, catering to every member of the family.
Supporting Longer Stays and the Company Bottom Line
With longer and repeat work travel becoming more common, apartments provide a far more cost-effective way for companies to support corporate travel without the heavy expense of extended hotel stays. Not only is this an effective way to manage budgets, but long-term stays also allow executives to settle into their surroundings more easily and make the experience their own from the beginning.
We have a select group of residences designed to support longer-term stays of more than 90 nights. As creatures of habit, many of our clients return to the same residence time and again, enjoying a truly individual travel experience and a reassuring familiarity with their environment.
As the old saying goes, “there’s no place like home” — but that doesn’t mean we can’t create homes for ourselves wherever we go. Unlike hotels, luxury apartments are designed to do exactly that.
Our range of luxury serviced apartments are situated in some of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods and tailored to support CEO travel in every aspect. Contact us today on +44 (0) 203 790 7766 and we will match you with your perfect serviced apartment.
