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Why Rent An Apartment For Your Business Trip To London

October 23rd, 2009 FlatsForRent-London No comments

If you are travelling to London on business and need inexpensiveaccommodation which offers flexibility, then renting a serviced apartment is an excellent option for you to consider. Business travellers are often surprised to learn that a serviced apartment can be rented for periods of only one night upwards.Most serviced apartments are located close to London underground stations so you will have easy access to London’s excellent transport network. The tube offers you the quickest way to get around under the capital whilst avoiding the traffic.When you rent an apartment, you will benefit from all the services you would expect to have available in a good hotel such as 24 hour reception, laundry, cleaning, safe etc. Some even have their own restaurants on site.As well as these facilities, staying in an apartment will offer you the freedom to come and go as you please, invite guests or business colleagues to your apartment, as well as being able to prepare your own meals whenever you feel like it.All serviced apartments come fully furnished with TV’s and fully fitted kitchens and linen and towels, whilst many have hifi’s, safes, internet access, gymnasium.If you are sending teams of staff to London on an assignment or sending a group of employees to an exhibition, then the cost saving can be considerable. For example, one bedroom apartments often sleep 4 people so  for less than £100 a night you can accommodate staff much more inexpensively than you would in a hotel. By arranging self-catering accommodation, you will avoid the need for staff to run up considerable restaurant bills by dining out every evening.

The range of apartments available in London is vast; from the smaller economy studio apartment at the lower end of the market to the luxury 3 bedroom penthouse at the other. Whatever your requirements, if you contact the right agent, you will not be disappointed.Go City Apartments offer an efficient, friendly service and always do their utmost to find you an apartment which is perfect for your requirements, whether you are looking for a small pied-a-terre for one night or a luxury penthouse suite for a couple of months.

London Serviced Apartments – a Home From Home in the Hustle and Bustle of London

October 21st, 2009 FlatsForRent-London No comments

For corporate employees in London on project assignments, serviced apartments offer the best of both worlds. You will benefit from spacious accommodation, as well as having a separate fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare your own meals and a bathroom. Even in a studio apartment, you will have ample space to work and entertain friends or clients and well as broadband internet access. Serviced apartments offer you the chance to enjoy the services you would expect from a hotel whilst enjoying the privacy and freedom offered by having your own apartment, your own home from home in London.

In central locations, most service apartments are just a stone’s throw away from London Underground stations and a host of restaurants, bars and the nightlife of the city.

At the Citadines just off London’s famous Trafalgar Square there is a large breakfast area next to the foyer where you can enjoy coffee and croissants in the morning. Embankment and Charing Cross stations are just a short walk away. You will be close to the West End with Regent Street and Piccadilly just 15 minutes walk. In this area, busy bustling streets are lined with shops and you will be just a few steps away from theatreland where you can enjoy London’s vibrant nightlife. You can rent a studio apartment for any length of time from one night upwards.

For the international family, there is superb contemporary accommodation available behind the magnificent traditional facades of old Victorian buildings in areas such as Knightsbridge and Clerkenwell. These provides provide a home from home for businessmen and their families on assignment to London.

For the business traveller, there are many options available. See www.gocityapartments.com  for details of over 1,000 London serviced apartments from budget studios to luxury penthouses.

10 Reasons to Rent a Short Term Serviced Spartment When Going to London on Business

October 21st, 2009 FlatsForRent-London No comments

1. Serviced apartments are always located close to London underground stations and bus stops, making it easy to travel around the capital and beyond.2. Residents benefit from 24-hour reception facilities as you would in a hotel whilst enjoying the privacy of your own apartment as well as regular cleaning services. Some residences have a gym on site.

 

3. Serviced apartments are spacious. They are on average 25 % larger than the typical hotel room of a similar standard. They are a comfortable home from home for extended says in  London.

 

4. Staff living in London on corporate business are able to work in their apartments, as well as meet and entertain clients and friends there. Most have broadband internet access. Serviced accommodation offers a great deal of flexibility both for individuals and for international families in London on temporary assignments.

 

5. Serviced apartments have their own separate kitchen, enabling residents to prepare/cook their own meals. Staff will not need to go to expensive restaurants on a daily basis – this will save the company money and also be good for the waistlines of employees!

 

6 . Washing machines and tumble dryers are provided in most serviced apartments so staff are be able to live independently without running up expensive laundry bills.

 

7. 4 or even 6 employees can share an apartment so it can be an extremely cost effective solution for staff on an extended stay in London.

8. Serviced apartments are perfect for remote project space for staff requiring short to medium term re-allocation. They are ideal for London-based companies requiring a temporary service team. They are excellent for overseas companies sending teams of staff to London for training. They provide excellent accommodaiton for staff on import/export reconnaissance missions.

9. Serviced apartments are a flexible, cost effective temporary solution for staff relocating to London.

10. There is no need for companies to sign up to a complicated tenancy agreement, nor is there a requirement to commit for a long period of time. Serviced apartment rental is flexible. You can book for one night, one week, one month or one year!