Benefits of Serviced Apartments for Business Travellers
14 June 2014|2 minute read
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14 June 2014|2 minute read
Despite the advances in technology promising easy online meetings, most people still prefer to do business face to face and so business travel is still very much a necessity in the modern world. Whatever you call them - serviced apartments, corporate housing, temporary accommodation- the rapid growth of the industry in the UK is testimony to the increasing popularity of the sector,but just what are the main benefits of serviced apartments to the business traveller?
Just as you wouldn't expect your staff to be on top form when arriving jet-lagged straight off an economy flight, you can't expect them to perform to their highest potential on a business trip when housed in a cramped hotel room with no home comforts. Serviced apartments offer far more flexible catering options and much more space than a hotel. After a busy day guests can relax on the sofa, cook dinner when they want, spread out and work in the living room and then go to bed in a separate bedroom - no need to clear away paperwork to reach the bed!
You get great value for money in serviced apartments compared to hotels, particularly on stays of 7 nights or more, and there are often even further reductions available for longer stays of over a month. The kitchens in serviced apartments offer an invaluable bonus as they cut out the need to spend money on room service or expensive (and often unsatisfactory) hotel restaurants every night. Yet more cost savings on expenses!
Whilst the internet is seen as a priority for most of us, in business travel it's an essential, and most corporate housing include the internet connection for free. In addition, whereas hotels can charge prohibitive call charges, in serviced accommodation the call charges are usually at cost. Which means guests can call home for minimal expense and keep the broadband free for work.
Most business travellers, being strangers to the city they are visiting, rely on public transport to get around which makes the location of serviced apartments so vital. Serviced apartments are usually to be found in central locations and business districts of major cities with great access to transport facilities. Also being centrally located business travellers have the convenience of shops and city life on their doorstep to enjoy in their precious time off!
Overall, as well as providing lower travel costs for companies, serviced accommodation could lead to much more motivated and productive staff who are better able to focus on the job they've travelled all that way to do.
If you don't currently use serviced accommodation for business travel, now could be the time to start.
Visit Prestige Apartments to browse our selection of serviced apartments available through the UK. We’ll have something to suit all budgets and group sizes, so why not consider a trying a serviced apartment this year.
Just get in touch with our friendly sales team and they’ll help you to choose your perfect travel friendly apartment.
Tel: +44(0)845 838 5148 or email: sales@prestigeapartments.co.uk
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If you’re planning a trip to visit the UK, Prestige Apartments has a wide range of serviced apartments and corporate housing on offer in London. We'll have something to suit all budgets and group sizes so why not consider staying in a serviced apartment this year? Just get in touch with our friendly sales team and they'll help you to choose your perfect 'home from home'.