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8 reasons for using a serviced apartment

Just as important as choosing your holiday destination, picking the right accommodation can make or break your holiday plans. Choosing the wrong accommodation not only can make your holiday uncomfortable, but it can also cause unwanted stress and cut too much into your budget. However, serviced apartments are a great option for every kind of traveller.

8 reasons for using a serviced apartment

1. Spaciousness

Serviced apartments offer generous living spaces with room to rest and recuperate and generally 30% larger than a hotel guest room, making them an ideal solution for travelling with family or a group of friends.

Serviced apartments also tend to include a kitchen, living room, and bedroom areas, which can either be all in the same studio space or in a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment, making travelling convenient for those wanting to continue cooking meals or save money on food while on holiday.

8 reasons for using a serviced apartment

2. Carefree family holidays

Serviced apartments provide plenty of space to avoid feeling claustrophobic while travelling with children, family and groups. You’ll also have private access to up-to-date entertainment systems, such as large TVs, DVD players, and in some cases, pay TV, making serviced apartments an excellent option for those who might need to entertain guests while on holiday.

There are also usually play areas and activities for families, as well as large pools with spa and sauna options for adults. Many are also located near beaches, shopping and nightlife options.

8 reasons for using a serviced apartment

3. Cost-effective

Serviced apartments offer luxury accommodation without the expensive price tag of a resort or hotel. Not only will you have a comfortable, stylish stay at an affordable price, but also you can save by cooking meals in the kitchenette and stocking groceries in the apartment’s fridge. Saving on meals will make a huge difference to your holiday budget, using the money you save to do more shopping or spend more on memorable experiences in Phuket.

You also may be pleasantly surprised to find that many serviced apartments are competitively priced to hotels, and are sometimes even cheaper.

8 reasons for using a serviced apartment

4. A ‘home away from home’

Many people choose serviced apartments because they have that ‘home away from home’ feeling, as opposed to a cold, impersonal hotel room. You’ll have a large accommodation with comfortable furniture and a relaxed atmosphere, no longer feeling homesick. Instead, you’ll feel as if you’re staying at your new home, which gives you more time to relax while on holiday.

Additionally, the privacy of serviced apartments will offer comfort as you unwind, having all your amenities and needs taken care of in one well-thought-out space. Having comforts such as a DVD player, music systems, Wi-Fi and private telephone line make the experience even more comfortable.

8 reasons for using a serviced apartment

5. Centrally located

Having accommodation in the heart of popular destinations can add tons of enjoyment to your holiday for those who want to spend their day's shopping, laying on the beach and enjoying the nightlife. Having all of this at your doorstep will make your trip a breeze. The hottest restaurants and nightclubs will be a quick walk or taxi ride away and you can spend less time worrying about how to get from A to B and instead spend more time having a good holiday.

8 reasons for using a serviced apartment

6. A customized experience

Serviced apartment are an experience like no other. You can have customized service that is impossible to have while staying in a hotel and can usually call ahead and ask for specific requests, such as a secured parking spot, or perhaps some of your favorite snacks stocked in the kitchen.

8 reasons for using a serviced apartment

7. Housekeeping

A serviced apartment means that you can stay in the comfort and luxury of a ‘home away from home’ with the added benefits of excellent housekeeping services. Cleaning and a daily linen and towel service is often standard with serviced apartments, so you needn’t spend your time tidying up after yourself or family.

8 reasons for using a serviced apartment

8. Great for business and pleasure

Many traveling business people want somewhere to stay that doesn’t feel like an isolated hotel room and many times serviced apartments work for those needing to take conference calls or business meetings. With all the amenities needed to work in comfort, serviced apartments are a wonderful option for those who travel often on business.