A serviced apartment is more or less defined as a full furnished apartment or flat that offers amenities and plenty of facilities to the guests who stay there. Service apartments can be rented on a short term or long term basis. Serviced flats or apartments offer more space than most hotels and are also priced lower. In fact, most people who book a serviced apartment over a hotel room do it because of the many extra facilities and amenities it offers. With the growing popularity of serviced apartments over hotel rooms, it comes as no surprise to see plenty of serviced apartments popping all over the country.
Service apartment uses more space than hotel rooms. It comes with a kitchen that is equipped with basic pots, pans, and cutlery. It also offers enough space within the apartment for you to carry out your daily exercise regimen like yoga, workouts and so on. In fact, some serviced apartments also offer enough space for young kids to go zooming on their bikes on the property. Interestingly, many vacationers are choosing serviced apartments as it allows them to have a proper lie-in without worrying about being on time for the breakfast buffet. Most hotels stop their breakfast buffet at around 10 in the morning, taking away your chance to sleep in late. So the next time you plan a vacation where you plan on sleeping as long as you want, book a serviced apartment. You get to wake up when you feel like it and make a quick lunch in the attached kitchen without a worry in the world.
If you are worried about the mess in the kitchen once you are done cooking, have no fear. You can give a call to the housekeeping team to give your apartment a thorough cleaning whenever you feel like it. Serviced apartments also often come with attached washing machines and dryers, making it easy for you to get your laundry done. In case the service apartment you have rented do not offer this option, they will most probably offer a laundry service or have a common laundromat for guests to do their laundry as and when required.
The best thing about serviced apartments is that they are often lower priced than hotels and do not have the nasty habit of giving you unexpected bills. Water, gas and the local council tax is already included in the nightly rent rate. In fact, most service apartment facilities also offer free Wifi services these days in a bid to attract more customers. However, serviced apartments do not stock any alcohol, but you will be able to locate a nearby bar or pub when you feel like having a drink. The serviced apartments also have a 24/7 manned reception like regular hotels. The service staff will be more than happy to carry out any extra requests you might have. If you prefer to eat outside, the staff will be able to point you in the direction of popular local eateries which are within walking distance.