Why staying in serviced accommodation in London
Guest Post by Sara
London is one of the most desirable and coolest cities in the world and has so many great things to do and places to see. As a result, staying for a couple of days is never enough, and lots of people want to stay in the city for a couple of months or more so that they can really experience everything that the city has to offer – and even make some money whilst there.
If you are moving to London for a stay of a few months or more and want to make the most of all of your time and energy, serviced accommodation can be the ideal option. It can be a really great choice for business people, post grad students and tourists alike. Read on to find out why!
Example of a Serviced Apartment in London by Vincent House London
Serviced Apartment in London by Vincent House London
#1 Great location
Trying to find somewhere to live in the best part of any city can be seriously tricky and even a reasonably priced room in a flat-share can be difficult to find. Serviced accommodation can help to overcome this. With some based in the best locations in London you can enjoy the luxury of having your own room and en-suite bathroom, without having to move miles outside of where you want to be.
#2 Great Value
Staying in hotels in any city is convenient, but can also be very expensive, especially if it is for more than a couple of weeks. Thankfully serviced accommodation can be a better value longer term option with some offering affordable weekly rates especially if you are looking to stay for extended periods.
And, if you’re lucky enough to find one in a Zone 1 location, commuting costs will also be reduced. There are also lots of great ways to help you keep your travel costs down like cycling or getting a travel card so that you can get around the city as cheaply and easily as possible. As well as being much cheaper over the long term, you will feel more at home than you would if you were to stay in a hotel room with home comforts and relaxation areas.
#3 Meals Provided
Eating well is essential to staying healthy and keeping busy, but city living is fast paced and action packed, leaving little time to shop for food, let alone cook. If you are working in the city too then finding time to cook every meal can be almost impossible. Some serviced accommodation options come with shared kitchens or self-catering facilities but, if you prefer not to cook the solution is finding somewhere that offers great quality breakfast and evening meals too. Then, all you need to worry about is finding something to keep you going during the day, and with the range of great value food markets and shops in London, this won’t be a problem!
#4 Cleaning
With so much to do in London, even when you are on a budget, serviced accommodation is the ideal option – especially when it offers a daily room service plus a weekly laundering with towel and bed linen changes. What more could you want? Home style living with hotel style service – ideal!
Most also provide a 24 hour reception service – helping you out with a whole range of helpful things from looking after your package deliveries (great for those Amazon orders) to helping with travel arrangements. All this means you don’t have to worry about using your spare time to do domestic work or other annoying chores. Instead you can go out and enjoy all that the capital has to offer.
#5 Socialising
Moving to a new city can be scary and pretty lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. The communal areas like shared lounges and gardens you often find in serviced accommodation give you the opportunity to meet other people from a number of different countries. So you look forward to getting stuck into London life with new friends and making the most of being a newcomer in the capital.
In addition to meeting new people, keeping in contact with old friends is also essential when moving to a new place. So, in today’s seriously internet savvy and uber communicative world it is important that wherever you live has good internet access. Serviced accommodation usually offers great quality internet, with free WiFi in communal areas, so not only can you stay in touch with friends but you can also check out things to do online. You could even make the most of free online courses so that you can enhance your skills and improve your employability.
#6 Security
You will also be in the safest, most comfortable and secure environment possible, so that you won’t have to worry, but instead relax and enjoy everything that London has to offer. You can even have your friends and family to stay with you in your amazingly safe and serviced central London home (note – some places may charge a small extra fee)! So there really are no excuses to enjoying the city and checking out the range of interesting and quirky things to do in London.
With all of these great benefits, why wouldn’t you want to stay in serviced accommodation in London? Ideal for short or long term stays, whether for pleasure or business. You will be able to enjoy the space, privacy and security you might expect in a hotel with the independence and comforts of a home away from home – all in the heart of one of the coolest cities in the UK.
