Serviced apartments are basically the fully furnished apartments that are made available to the public for short and long stays. It includes several amenities such as housekeeping and several different guest services and taxes are included in the rental price.
These types of apartments offer the guest the services and comforts of a traditional hotel, but with some additional comforts, space and privacy like at home. One can enjoy the feeling of being at home while traveling somewhere.
What can you expect from a serviced apartment?
• A fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, dryer
• One or more single bedrooms designated as a sleeping area
• Vital space
• Bathroom with all the comforts
• TV
• Wireless
• The latest in room technology
• All services such as water and electricity included
• Daily or weekly cleaning service
This term, serviced apartments, is little known and is used outside of the corporate business sector. Online booking sites mostly used to offer them as one of the booking options and not in a special category. These types of apartments give the guest the feeling of being at home by offering certain facilities that can give the guests the personal feeling of being at home. They should include, along with the facilities mentioned above, also access to the gym, restaurants, meeting space and other hotel-like services to make the guest feel comfortable.
This sector has an impact on leisure travel, as travelers find them to be the best and cheapest alternatives to expensive high-end hotels. These are treated as cheap for longer stays, family trips. These can give you all the internal facilities and entertainment and thus allow you to live like a local in an outside location.
Types:
Serviced Apartments:
These are the independent apartments that are usually built within a building. There may or may not be staff on site. The operator can offer keys to guests upon arrival or can also provide keyless entry access via smartphones. Guests can access a 24-hour helpline.
Aparthotel:
These are the type of apartments that can be seen in a dedicated building. These apartments offer hotel services with a 24-hour reception.
Corporate Housing:
It is basically a fully furnished house that is available for rent or lease for a certain period of time. This type of accommodation offers visitors a more normal life, allowing them to cook, relax and plan their time as they please.