11.2 C
Manchester
Saturday, April 26, 2025
BusinessThe benefits of serviced apartments for business travellers

The benefits of serviced apartments for business travellers

Serviced apartments are a great choice for business travellers and their employers because they balance cost and employee well-being. The majority of large organisations use serviced apartments for business travel for longer periods but exactly why are they preferred over a hotel, for example?

For anyone who has never booked or stayed in a serviced apartment let’s take a look at three of the main benefits.

Safety and comfort are assured

Whether you’re away from home temporarily or relocating more permanently for work, or moving around the world for assignments and projects, or managing business travel for important meetings and events, safety is paramount for business travellers staying in unfamiliar locations.

For stays from just one night to a month or even a year, it’s a priority that business travellers feel safe and comfortable in their accommodation.

Serviced apartments are closely vetted to comply with local legislation and best practices, as well as for the standard and quality of the furniture and equipment. Standards are closely monitored in a way they might not be with casual rental bookings.

Service accommodation owners and booking agents also consider more qualitative factors makes a real difference to the people staying in an apartment while away from home on business. Factors such as shower pressure, nearby road noise, comfortable pillows and quality of towels and bed linen.

Serviced apartments are self-contained units where guests can come and go as they please or even work from the apartment with a desk and good wi-fi as standard. People can live in home-from-home comfort reassured of comfort and the latest security compliance. Yet they also have the benefits of regular cleaning and maintenance (for long term stays). This means serviced apartments are the perfect option for all types of corporate guest including those with a disability or mobility issues.

Cheaper but also better than hotels

Serviced apartments are cheaper than hotels so are more cost-effective for business travel, but also provide more home-away-from-home comforts than hotels for the traveller. Firstly, they have full kitchen facilities and cooking equipment in every apartment so people are less reliant on takeaways and dining out during their stay.

Guests can maintain healthy eating habits and reduce expenses while staying in a serviced apartment. They often have private laundry facilities or free communal laundry rooms so guests don’t need to pay inflated hotel prices for laundry during their stay.

Serviced apartments also have more space compared to hotels with living and dining areas as well as the kitchen and bedroom(s). Plus, generous storage space so guests can take all the things they need for a pleasant stay when away long-term.

Even in some locations where serviced apartment nightly rates are similar to hotel rates, overall trip expenses can be reduced on things like food and laundry, while giving the traveller a better experience, especially on longer trips when hotel rooms can start to become claustrophobic and people start to tire of restaurant food.

In the UK there is also a financial benefit from longer stays in service accommodation in the form of VAT reductions for stays longer than 28 days.

A more sustainable choice

Compared to hotels, serviced apartments are a more sustainable accommodation option. Serviced apartments consume less energy than hotels which have excessive energy use from frequent laundry, and large common areas that require heating and lighting throughout the day and night.

In serviced apartments guest can choose to have less frequent cleaning and linen changes, recycle their food and other waste, and continue with the sort of sustainable approach they follow in their own home. This can help minimise how much business travel impacts the environment. It’s not a perfect solution but, when business travel is essential, as it sometimes is, then it is reassuring to know that the environmental impact can be reduced as much as possible.

 

News Desk
News Deskhttps://www.businessmanchester.co.uk/
The Business Manchester News Desk team is a collective of experienced journalists and editors dedicated to delivering comprehensive business news and insights from the Manchester area and beyond. With a strong background in finance, technology, property, and innovation, our team ensures that our readers stay well-informed about the latest trends and developments in the business world. Through in-depth reports and insightful analysis, the Business Manchester News Desk team is committed to providing high-quality journalism to its audience.
Latest

Vehicle crime in Greater Manchester down 27 per cent, reports show

Vehicle-related crime across Greater Manchester has seen a reduction of 27 per cent, according to new figures. During September 2023 and March 2024, Greater Manchester...

Advance train tickets now available on TransPennine Express machines

Advance train tickets are now available for customers to buy using TransPennine Express (TPE) ticket machines. Advance train tickets are single, one-way tickets purchased in advance...

Planning pressures pushing firms to the brink, property expert warns

Planning pressures set UK developers up for failure, pushing more firms to the brink, Landwood warns. UK developers are abandoning unfinished projects as cashflow pressures...

DVLA bans more than 500 new number plates

A Freedom of Information request made by private plate supplier Regtransfers reveals the banned number plates from the forthcoming  ‘75’ release. These latest plates will...
Subscribe to our newsletter
Business Manchester will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.
Don't miss

FREESMO Rallies to Support Ex-Smokers Ahead of the Disposable Vape Ban with Golden Ticket Campaign

As the UK prepares for the nationwide ban on disposable vapes coming into force on 1st June 2025, FREESMO is stepping up to support...

New public square unveiled in Gorton town centre

A new public square is now formally open, providing a new heart and focal point for the Gorton neighbourhood, while supporting the ongoing success...

Free Middlewood Locks Fest returns for a second year

The second annual canal-side festival at the award-winning Middlewood Locks neighbourhood in Salford is returning next month with fun-packed programme for all the family. From...

Switch Roles Unveiled: The Job Board Changing How Retail Recruits

Retail and hospitality recruitment is being reimagined with the arrival of Switch Roles, a next-generation platform built by those who know the industry inside...

More News

Switch Roles Unveiled: The Job Board Changing How Retail Recruits

Retail and hospitality recruitment is being reimagined with the arrival of Switch Roles, a next-generation platform built by those who know the industry inside...

Cellcycle and Kerry Logistics Partner to Strengthen Sustainable Battery Supply Chain in the UK

UK-based battery recycling expert Cellcycle, part of the SER Group, has signed a Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Kerry Logistics (UK), a member of the...

Giant creative tech campus to launch in June

Campfield - a ground breaking creative tech campus that aims to change the workspace landscape in Manchester - is being launched in June. Located in...