When arriving in a new city the best and most obvious option is rent a Serviced Apartment. This gives you ample time to see the city, and decide if you want to rent or buy real estate elsewhere.
This can also be a cost-effective option for long-term vacationers, for whom 30 nights in a mid-range hotel will work out to be far more expensive than renting a Service Apartment for the same length of time. Serviced Apartments generally also offer more facilities and amenities, negating the need to go shopping for the essentials of living.
Essentially a Serviced Apartment is an apartment that’s fully-furnished with the privacy and comforts of home. Almost all Serviced Apartments are run like a hotels with housekeeping staff that ‘service’ the apartment on a daily or weekly basis.
As well as long stays, Serviced Apartments are also an ideal alternative for short stays.
Here are some reasons why you should consider Serviced Apartments ahead of hotels and outright property rentals when searching for property.
Space. This is a substantial advantage, and more so if you’re staying in the same city for a long time. Serviced apartments generally have a separate living and dining area, so unlike a hotel or renting you’re not just confined to a small room.
Convenient for family travel. You can often find Serviced Apartments with several bedrooms and bathrooms linked via a main lounge, and this can work for couples traveling with children or with friends.
Kitchen. While you may not plan cooking, a kitchen with a fridge and microwave can be great for heating up leftovers from restaurants, storing late night snacks and drinks or and whipping up a quick breakfast. You may also have the opportunity to entertain guests.
Less frequent housekeeping. In Serviced Apartments, housekeeping is generally only conducted a couple times a week, and that is usually more than enough. After all, how often do you clean your own house?
DIY laundry. While most hotels will do laundry for you it’s almost always expensive. Serviced apartments often come with a washing machine and dryer, which means you can wash your clothes for free.
Still like a hotel. Many serviced apartments have everything you’ll find in a standard hotel so you will not have to sacrifice any amenities.
Price. Serviced apartments will, more often than not, work out cheaper than an equivalent hotel. While some may require you to book for a month or just a week to get a good deal, others still offer great rates for just a few nights. The fact that you can also cook your own meals helps you save even more money.
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