Dining
London - 31st October, 2005 - You probably know the feeling -
stuck in a hotel bedroom that looks exactly like the room you
stayed in last week, and the week before that. The chair's hard
and uncomfortable so you end up sprawled on the bed. After a
hectic day the thought of a table for one in a crowded
restaurant is so unappealing that you opt for room service and
blow a small fortune on a glorified sandwich. If this seems all
too familiar then next time you travel on business why not try a
serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are fast becoming the
preferred accommodation choice for many business travellers. The
concept of serviced apartments has developed in the UK in recent
years following the lead of countries such as Australia, New
Zealand and the United States. These apartments, often confused
with suites, are generally found in prime city centre locations.
Guests enjoy the space and freedom serviced apartments offer.
Typically, in addition to your bedroom you will have your own
private lounge, fully-fitted kitchen and of course bathroom.
There's space to relax on your own, entertain colleagues or even
get some work done. There are advantages of staying in a
serviced apartment too when it comes to dining - fully-fitted
kitchens offer an alternative to eating alone in restaurants and
are ideal where a guest has special dietary needs. There's more
flexibility too - as breakfast can be enjoyed in the comfort of
your own private lounge with no need to rush to meet the
deadline for breakfast! Serviced apartments are also ideal as a
venue for small meetings and conferences and can offer
executives and conference organisers an alternative for small
meetings or debriefing sessions - look out for high speed
Internet access which is available in the best serviced
apartments now.
Serviced apartments generally offer the same flexibility in
booking terms as a hotel - you can book direct via telephone or
email and can book online. There is usually no minimum stay
period and they are cost-effective too when compared to hotel
rates, particularly when you take into account the possible
savings on expensive extras, such as roomservice, bar and
laundry bills. Sharing a two-bedroom apartment with colleagues
is the most cost-effective option of all. Ensuite bathrooms
ensure no loss of privacy but the total price per apartment will
be substantially less than two or even three standard hotel
rooms. Maid service is included as you would expect in a hotel
and the best serviced apartments have on-site reception
facilities to provide you with any additional assistance you may
require. The serviced apartment market has emerged as a most
cost-effective alternative to hotel accommodation and, at times
the only option to consider. High in comfort, low in cost with
complete consistency. Three C's that provide a good benchmark
for anyone needing to stay, for whatever length of time, away
from home. For further press information, please contact Natalie
Wakefield, Marketing Executive at Executive Roomspace, 01934 519
518 or e-mail: nataliew@apartment.co.uk
EXECUTIVE ROOMSPACE 5-6 FRANCIS GROVE WIMBLEDON SW19 4DT
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Notes to Editors: About Executive Roomspace: Founded in 1997,
Executive Roomspace was the first UK-based branded apartment
product. Aimed at the middle market with a minimum stay of a
month, the ease and flexibility of booking has pushed apartment
accommodation as the favoured spacious alternative to the
standard hotel.
www.roomspace.com
About Apartment Service: The Apartment Service was founded in
1981 as the first UK company to offer a global apartment
reservations network for serviced accommodation. Now the largest
serviced apartment booking company in Europe , with over seven
hundred locations worldwide. For business or leisure.
For stays of a day, a week, a month or a year, serviced
apartments offer a spacious, flexible and cost effective
alternative to restrictive hotel rooms. With an average saving
of 15 - 30% on an equivalent standard hotel, stays in an
apartment can be tailored to suit your location, budget and
departure requirements. You will receive an extremely
professional service, and The Apartment Service endeavours to
meet all personal requirements.
www.apartmentservice.com