The serviced apartments are basically fully furnished apartments that are made available to the public for short and long stays. It includes various amenities such as housekeeping and various different guest services and taxes are included in the rental price.
This type of apartment offers the guest the services and comforts of a traditional hotel, but with greater comfort, space and privacy as at home. One can enjoy the feeling of being at home while traveling somewhere.
What can you expect from a serviced apartment?
• A kitchen that is fully equipped with things like dishwasher, dryer
• One or more individual bedrooms designated as sleeping area
• Vital space
• Bathroom with all the comforts
• TV
• Wireless
• All the latest in room technology
• All utilities such as water, electricity included
• Weekly or daily cleaning service
This term serviced apartments is little known and is used outside of the corporate business sector. Online booking sites are mainly 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 guests the personal feeling of staying 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 it to be the best and cheapest alternatives to expensive high-end hotels. These are treated as inexpensive for longer stays, family trips. These can provide you with all the facilities and entertainment of the house and thus allow you to live like a local in an outside location.
Types:
Apartments with services:
These are the self-contained apartments that are generally built within a building. There may or may not be staff on site. The operator can offer keys upon arrival to guests or can also provide keyless 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-like services with 24-hour reception.
Corporate housing:
It is basically a fully furnished house that is made available for rent or lease for a specified period of time. This type of accommodation offers visitors a more normal life, allowing them to cook, relax and plan their time however they want.