Serviced apartments are often associated with short business trips or weekend stays, but they can also be an excellent option for much longer periods.
In fact, depending on the accommodation provider and availability, guests may stay in a serviced apartment for several weeks, a number of months or even longer.
So how does a long stay work, and when might a serviced apartment make sense?
Can You Stay in a Serviced Apartment for a Month?
Yes. Month-long stays are common in serviced accommodation.
Unlike booking a traditional residential tenancy, a serviced apartment is already furnished and equipped, allowing you to arrive without having to arrange furniture, utilities or household essentials.
This makes it particularly useful when you know you need temporary accommodation but don’t want to commit to a conventional long-term rental.
What About Two, Three or Six Months?
Longer stays can also be possible.
People frequently need temporary accommodation for periods that don’t fit neatly into the traditional hotel or rental market.
Typical reasons might include:
- relocating to a new area
- starting a new job
- completing a temporary work assignment
- waiting for a property purchase to complete
- moving between homes
- having major work carried out at home
- temporary family circumstances
In situations such as these, the flexibility of a serviced apartment can be particularly valuable.
Why Not Just Book a Hotel?
Hotels are designed extremely well for short stays.
However, once a stay starts running into weeks rather than days, many guests want more independence.
Having a separate living area means you have somewhere to relax. A kitchen means you don’t need to eat in restaurants every evening. Laundry facilities make normal day-to-day life easier.
You can effectively live in the property rather than simply occupy a hotel room.
For anyone needing [LINK: accommodation in Maidstone for several weeks or months], those differences become increasingly important as the stay gets longer.
Do Longer Stays Cost Less Per Night?
Accommodation providers will often have different pricing arrangements for extended stays, although this varies considerably.
It is therefore worth contacting the provider directly rather than simply multiplying an online nightly price by 30 or 60 nights.
Weekly or monthly rates may be available, particularly where dates can be agreed in advance.
Another important point is that not every apartment will necessarily appear on an online booking calendar. St Andrews Apartments, for example, states that only part of its accommodation inventory is available online and encourages long-stay guests to enquire directly about availability and rates.
What Happens if You Need to Extend Your Stay?
This is worth discussing when you first enquire.
Long stays often arise from situations where the end date isn’t completely certain.
Someone waiting for a house purchase to complete may experience delays. Building work can overrun. A company may extend a work project.
If there is a possibility that you’ll need additional time, tell the accommodation provider when booking. They may be able to plan around it or explain what options would be available.
Finding Extended-Stay Accommodation in Maidstone
If you know you’re going to be in Maidstone for more than a few nights, it is worth considering accommodation specifically designed for a longer stay.
Think about the things you’ll need after the novelty of travelling has worn off: somewhere comfortable to sit, somewhere to cook, reliable internet, laundry facilities and practical parking.
St Andrews Apartments offers long-stay accommodation in Maidstone for stays ranging from several weeks to several months or longer. Contact us directly with your approximate dates, number of guests and expected length of stay and we’ll be happy to discuss the available options.