Serviced apartments versus hotel accommodation
Serviced apartments are a modern alternative to hotel accommodation. Here we compare the two forms of temporary living . . .
What is a serviced apartment?
A quick summary of the concept of serviced apartments; they are a modern alternative to hotel accommodation. Serviced apartments offer a range of advantages over a hotel room – effectively they are a ‘hotel-style’ suite at a fraction of the cost.
Serviced apartments and space
One of the main advantages of serviced apartments is space. Rather than being squeezed into a hotel room with little scope for manoeuvre, guests have the luxury of separate bedrooms, a lounge, bathroom and kitchen area. Where longer-term stays are desired, this is one of the key benefits of serviced apartments over hotel rooms.
Serviced apartments and cost
Most serviced apartments are 15-40% cheaper than standard hotel accommodation. This is largely because they don’t have the same running costs as hotels; there are rarely restaurant facilities in serviced accommodation and therefore staffing costs of waiters and chefs do not have to be supported by the over-pricing of rooms.
Serviced apartments and flexibility
Serviced apartments offer greater flexibility than hotels. Length of stay in serviced accommodation is essentially governed by requirements of guests. Duration of stay can vary from one night to a year in many instances. This is a luxury not offered by hotels.
Serviced apartments and kitchen facilities
Where hotel guests are largely reliant on hotel restaurants, or overpriced room service, serviced apartments are equipped with modern and extensive kitchen facilities. These make eating a more personal experience. Kitchen facilities also enable guests to enjoy a less restricted lifestyle, as they are not governed by set menus and fixed dining times within hotel restaurants.
Serviced apartments and privacy
Serviced apartments offer a greater degree of privacy than hotel rooms. Hotel rooms open out on to public corridors, whereas serviced apartments are more intimate and secluded abodes. Noise disturbance from other guests also tends to be less of an issue in serviced accommodation.