| Hotels can be extremely convenient for travelers. | | | | spread out. With a serviced apartment it's easy |
| They offer many of the comforts of home, along | | | | to keep needed supplies at hand, and allow the |
| with some additional amenities that are welcome | | | | little ones to nap peacefully in separate bedrooms |
| to the vacation or business traveler. However, | | | | while the adults watch television or relax privately. |
| there are some downsides to hotel stays, too. | | | | * Travelers with special needs - Elderly travelers |
| Space is tight and paying for all of the extras can | | | | and others with special medical, dietary or |
| get expensive. For these reasons, it is often more | | | | equipment needs can also benefit from a serviced |
| appealing to choose a serviced apartment for | | | | apartment. More space allows for needed |
| those away from home visits. | | | | equipment and full service kitchens make sticking |
| Serviced apartments can offer many of the | | | | to special diets much easier. |
| same benefits as hotels without all the downsides | | | | Many travelers assume they can't afford serviced |
| of hotel living. | | | | apartments. However, many apartments designed |
| Serviced apartments offer more space and more | | | | for short term rentals are actually quite |
| of the comforts of home simply because they | | | | affordable, particularly when you consider how |
| are more like homes, and include kitchens, | | | | much money you can save on food expenses by |
| increased storage room and separate bedrooms. | | | | preparing simple meals yourself. In addition, with |
| The extra space gives you more room to spread | | | | an apartment rental, you're not paying for |
| out and allows you to store food and to cook | | | | amenities like spa services that are often |
| your own meals if you so desire. In addition, you'll | | | | associated with finer hotels. Finally, serviced |
| also likely have laundry facilities to make your | | | | apartments come in several sizes, from studio to |
| stay even more convenient and affordable. | | | | three bedroom, allowing travelers to pick exactly |
| There are several situations in which renting a | | | | the right size apartment for their travel party. |
| serviced apartment can be very beneficial. Some | | | | Most serviced apartment rentals also feature |
| of the travelers who are most likely to benefit | | | | many of the same services you'd find in hotels, |
| from apartment rental include: | | | | such as daily linen service and maid service. Many |
| * Travelers with long stays - Those in the | | | | offer swimming pools, fitness centers and |
| process of relocating or those who are on long | | | | recreational facilities, too. These sorts of |
| term business assignments can certainly benefit | | | | apartments are able to combine the best |
| from the extra space and home like qualities of | | | | features from traditional hotels with the best |
| an apartment. These travelers are likely carrying | | | | features from home, making them suitable for |
| more belongings, requiring more storage space | | | | any type of traveler. |
| and laundry accommodation. In addition, over the | | | | So, even if you're traveling for a short holiday, |
| long term stay, travelers can save a lot of | | | | without any special needs, serviced apartment |
| money by preparing some of their own meals | | | | accommodations may be both a comfortable and |
| rather than being forced to visit restaurants or | | | | affordable hotel alternative. Your travel agent can |
| order room service for every meal. | | | | help you find the right accommodations to suit |
| * Travelers with children - Hotel life with children | | | | your plans and your budget. You may find that |
| can be very frustrating. It's difficult to store | | | | your holiday is more relaxing, more enjoyable and |
| snacks and toys, and there simply isn't enough | | | | easier on the wallet than you expected. |
| room for everyone to get comfortable and to | | | | |