Concept of Serviced Apartments
The concept of services apartments is becoming very popular in major cities in India and other countries. Read this article to understand the concept of serviced apartments, how it works,what are the disadvantages, how to find the best one for you and so on.
Those who frequently travel to particular cities and stay for a week or a month or for a year often find staying in a hotel too pricey. At the same time, they are not exactly looking for a rental apartment where they have to do the general chores themselves. For such individuals, serviced apartments are ideal. What is a Serviced Apartment?
A serviced apartment, as the name implies, is an apartment where all the services akin to a hotel are provided – cooking, laundry, etc. As compared to hotel tariffs, however, the rates for staying in a serviced apartment tend to be more reasonable. As in a hotel, serviced apartments do generally have check-in & check-out timings, as also reservation & cancellation policies. Why stay in a Serviced Apartment?
* As mentioned a few words earlier, a serviced apartment is less expensive than a hotel.
* A serviced apartment is a good temporary option, especially if you happen to be shifting from one residence to another or are getting your entire residence renovated.
* You eating time is your own in a serviced apartment. In a hotel, on the other hand, meal times at a restaurant, especially the breakfast hours, may be restricted to fixed hours.
* A serviced apartment is likely to have more than just a single room, which is the norm in a hotel (unless of course you book a suite at a hotel!).Features of Serviced Apartment
* A very good security system in a serviced apartment ensures your safety – there will not only be security guards manning the main entrance, but also closed circuit CCTVs, an in-house security system whereby you can check visitors outside your door, double safety door locks, etc.
* The refrigerator in the serviced apartment allows you to stock up your own favourite drinks & any food items that you like.
* The television set will generally be of the best brand with a nice wide screen & it will be hooked up to the local Cable TV. A DVD player and probably a stack of DVDs will also be available.
* You can listen to your favourite music on a state-of-the-art audio system.
* An iron and hair dryer are generally provided
* Dial telephone will definitely be provided
* A safe will be incorporated in the settings to keep your jewellery & documents secure.
* A small pantry area with a tea/coffee maker and basic kitchen equipment will enable you to cook a meal for yourself at any time in your serviced apartment. That is, of course, when you don't wish to eat out or don't wish to use the butler/cook service that is offered by some serviced apartments.
* You have the luxury of NOT doing any cleaning & swabbing in your serviced apartment as there will be a daily maid service. Also, a laundry service ensures your clothes get a good wash. You need to find out, though, if the maid and laundry services are restricted to certain days of the week and whether these services are available on the weekends.
As you can see, a serviced apartment does have lots of benefits! It is no wonder that serviced apartments have carved a niche for themselves in a market that was earlier dominated by hotels alone. So if you don't want the boring routine of a hotel stay & want a far more independent lifestyle, stay in a serviced apartment.
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This is the good article shared by the author and the concept of serviced apartment are gaining momentum in big cities. In Hyderabad too we are having such facilities. Especially this kind of services are useful to those who are performing marriages hailing from other cities, or for those who wants to make some changes in their existing homes. What is more interesting is the feature of providing all the basic facilities needed to a family. In fact we may only land in those apartment with clothes and rest all are served by the service staff. It also looks as our second home.