The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers has just launched a logo as part of its quality assessment drive, giving an official set of standards to the serviced apartment sector, and meaning those booking serviced apartments for work or business relocation can enjoy increased peace of mind.
Of course, serviced apartments aren’t just good as corporate accommodation, they can be used for leisure travelling too.
A growing number of people are discovering the benefits of serviced accommodation for business and leisure travel, from the increased flexibility, privacy and independence offered to the extra space for working, entertaining and holding meetings. Another important advantage is the option for guests to cook for themselves, which is not possible in a hotel.
Serviced apartments are generally found in central, convenient locations, therefore reducing time and money spent on travel to meetings and other appointments; they offer a cost-effective solution to hotel accommodation. Equally, there is often a reception or concierge service, and extras like Wi-Fi are frequently included in the cost.
The serviced apartments sector has also become an increasingly professional one over the last year, as it becomes a clear property sector in its own right. Commenting on the 2013 market, one estate agent said: “This is the year serviced apartments emerged as a recognised sector across the UK. While hotels can adequately meet the needs of those whose stays are for less than four nights, for those staying longer, serviced apartments are more attractive.”
Highlighting the benefits of this type of accommodation, a spokesman for one provider, Sky Homes London, said: “We offer the ideal alternative to hotels for both business and leisure travellers to the capital. You can enjoy all the city has to offer, then come back each day to your very own home away from home.”
With its individually styled apartments, Sky Homes London says it offers customers a real home to stay in while they are in the city, rather than a featureless single hotel room. This elusive home feeling and sense of seclusion is offered right in the heart of the city.
There are a number of exciting events planned in the capital throughout 2015, from the Art Fair to London Fashion Week, from the Boat Race to September’s Design Festival. If you’re planning a visit to the city, serviced accommodation such as the apartments Sky Homes London offers could provide the perfect solution if you are wondering where to stay, whether you’re in town for one of these events or for any other reason.
