The serviced apartments are the perfect combination of space, style and service. They are increasingly becoming popular among business and leisure travellers. Whether you are a first time visitor or a seasoned traveller you must keep certain points in your mind while searching the right serviced apartment.
Serviced apartments offer cost effective and comfortable accommodation. They are preferred by corporate travellers for short term as well as long term business visits. Despite its increasing popularity there are still some points that should be clear before booking a serviced apartment to ensure that you have made the right choice.
Duration: Your accommodation choice should be based on your duration of stay. If you are going for a business trip that can last for a day or two, then hotel accommodation is a better choice than the serviced apartment. Serviced apartments are ideal for stays of three or more days.
Location: The location of the serviced apartment and the location of your business engagements should be checked in advance. Some of the points that may determine the suitability of the location are:
* Availability and frequency of transportation links between the apartment and the meeting venue.
* The distance between the serviced apartment and the meeting venue.
* The time taken to commute to the venue and back to the apartment.
Amenities: It should be found out that the amenities and services offered by the serviced apartment are sufficient for a business stay or not. Usually the serviced apartments provide many value added services that put them ahead of the hotels. But it is good to check that the serviced apartment is following its commitment through its services:
Concierge or onsite management to solve out any problem or query that may arise during the stay.
* Accessibility of free wireless internet that can make you available for video conferences and meetings right from the comfort of your room.
* Entertainment and recreational facilities that can restore your freshness after a hard day's work.
* A well-equipped kitchen where you can enjoy your cooking skills and prepare your own breakfast and dinner.
* The availability of a separate living area, that can be used to entertain your family, clients and colleagues and also for organising small meetings.
Space: You must know your space requirement so that the bookings can be done accordingly. One bedroom apartment can be suitable for one to four persons while a two bedroom apartment can accommodate up to six persons. This also depends on the comfort of your colleagues in sharing the bedrooms. If you belong to the top brass of your company, then you can rent a penthouse service apartment for all the comforts of a home.
Cost: The point that how much you can save by hiring a serviced apartment instead of a hotel room is also an important. The hotels take extra charges for laundry, room service, mini-bar, etc. A serviced apartment can cost less with amenities like well-equipped kitchen, washer or dryer, etc. Most of the guests generally save a substantial amount.
The few points discussed above can make it easier for corporate travellers to book serviced
London apartments that suit them perfectly. Finding a good serviced apartment near the venue of business engagements can surely make the stay relaxed.
