If you are considering staying in a serviced apartment you may have questions such as: What exactly is a serviced apartment? What services are included with a serviced apartment? And, what are the benefits of staying in a serviced apartment? In an effort to bring clarity to the matter the team at Luxury Serviced Apartments have put together this guide that explains what a serviced apartment is and details what services a typical serviced apartment includes.
First Things First: What is a Serviced Apartment?
A serviced apartment is one where the landlord provides an array of services one would normally associate with a hotel. Those services typically include everything from basic housekeeping to more luxurious amenities such as concierge services. As a general rule, the more services offered the higher the price. But other things affect the price as well, such as location and the size of the space. Let’s take a closer look at the various amenities now.
What Amenities are Included with a Serviced Apartment?
While the amenities offered by different serviced apartments will vary they all have one thing in common: they are all fully furnished. That is the baseline upon which all serviced apartments build. So with that as a given what other amenities are you likely to get with a serviced apartment?
Most serviced apartments will offer maid services ranging from basic (changing the sheets and towels, emptying the trash bins) to more comprehensive (laundry service, doing the dishes, cleaning the windows etc). Many serviced apartments also have on-site gyms and swimming pools that the resident has full access to.
Other services include concierge services, valet parking, a full kitchen and, in some cases, even a driver. Heating and internet service are also standard fare and the building will typically have round-the-clock security.
While some people refer to serviced apartments as being a type of “home away from home” you would need to have quite the hi-so home life to enjoy all of the amenities offered by a high-end serviced apartment.
Benefits of a Serviced Apartment
The benefits of a serviced apartment are many and include:
Convenience:
Booking a serviced apartment is typically easier than booking a hotel room, as is checking in, since many serviced apartments allow guests to self check-in. Most serviced apartments are also conveniently located, and they come with full kitchens so you can save time and money by cooking at “home”.
Comfort:
A serviced apartment is almost always significantly larger than any comparably-priced hotel room. So you get more for your money. There is plenty of room to stretch out and make yourself at home with many having a separate bedroom and kitchen and a deluxe bath.
Flexibility:
Serviced apartments come with varying amenities so you can pick and choose which ones you want and which things you’d prefer to handle on your own. Maybe you don’t need a full maid service. Maybe an on-site health club doesn’t appeal to you. Pick and choose. It’s up to you.
Cost-effectiveness:
With hotels you typically pay based not only on room size but on how many people are staying in the room. Not so with serviced apartments where you pay for the unit instead of per person. In general serviced apartments are almost always a better deal per square metre than hotels.
Peace and quiet:
Hotels are often hives of activity 24 hours a day with guests coming and going, rowdy patrons roaming the halls, maids waking you up in the morning by knocking on the door and more. By contrast serviced apartments are quieter and safer and more likely to provide you with a good night’s sleep.
Do You Need a Serviced Apartment for Your Next Trip?
Serviced apartments are a step up from the hotel experience as they provide more space, more useful amenities, more privacy and a more cost-effective experience. If you are looking for a serviced apartment for your next trip to London talk to the team at Luxury Serviced Apartments. We have a vast selection of high-quality serviced accommodations located in all the most desirable areas of the British capital. Call us today on +44 (0) 203 790 7766. Or if you prefer you can write to us at [email protected].
