Hotels have followed an international grading system for many years. Official ratings – from 1 star up to five stars – provide a very measured indication of the quality and amenities which are offered in a hotel. For those desiring the likes of lavish bedrooms, health spas and Bollinger by the bottle, it makes sense to research four and five star accommodation as lower ratings simply won’t cut the mustard.

Serviced apartments – an accurate indication of quality

Fortunately, for business and leisure travellers, many serviced apartments have now adopted the same ratings system. When you search for serviced apartments on line, many websites now clearly grade the apartment with a star rating. As serviced apartments, by their very nature, are designed to provide a high level of amenities, most fall into the four and five-star category.

Five-star flair in serviced apartments

Serviced apartments really go to town when it comes to gaining an edge over the competition. Some of the facilities which may bump a four-star up into the ultimate five-star category include:

• In-apartment beauty treatments
• Personal trainers
• Personal shopping service
• Free hand-made spa products and toiletries
• Food delivery facilities from local restaurants
• On-site gym and pool