Arranging accommodation for an employee is different from booking somewhere for a weekend break.
The property needs to be comfortable for the guest, but the booking also needs to work for the company arranging the stay.
For businesses sending employees, consultants or project staff to Maidstone, there are several things worth considering before choosing accommodation.
Location
The first consideration is usually location.
An employee may need access to Maidstone town centre, local offices, industrial areas, hospitals or businesses elsewhere in Kent.
Choosing accommodation with straightforward road access can therefore be just as important as being located directly in the town centre.
For employees travelling by car, the availability of parking should also be considered.
Reliable Wi-Fi
Good internet access is essential for most business travellers.
Employees may need to join video calls, access company systems, answer emails or continue working outside normal office hours.
Reliable Wi-Fi should therefore be considered a basic requirement rather than an optional extra when choosing business accommodation.
Space to Live as Well as Sleep
For very short business trips, a hotel bedroom may provide everything an employee needs.
Longer stays are different.
Someone spending several weeks away from home will usually appreciate having a separate living area, kitchen facilities and enough space to relax properly after work.
Serviced apartments are particularly useful in this respect because the guest has an entire apartment rather than just a bedroom.
Kitchen Facilities
A kitchen can make a significant difference during an extended assignment.
Employees do not necessarily want to eat in restaurants every evening, particularly when staying away for several weeks.
Being able to prepare meals provides more flexibility and allows guests to maintain a normal routine.
For longer corporate stays, this is one of the main reasons many travellers prefer serviced apartments to hotels.
Laundry Facilities
Laundry may barely matter on a two-night trip.
On a month-long assignment, it matters considerably.
Easy access to washing facilities means employees do not need to rely on hotel laundry services or find a local laundrette.
Again, it is a relatively small feature that becomes increasingly valuable as the length of stay increases.
Parking
Companies arranging accommodation for employees working across Maidstone and Kent should also consider transport.
If the employee will be driving to different locations, convenient parking at the accommodation can remove a daily inconvenience.
Allocated parking can be particularly useful during longer assignments because the guest knows exactly where they can leave their vehicle.
Privacy
Privacy becomes more important when accommodation is being used for weeks or months.
A serviced apartment gives the guest somewhere that feels considerably more private and residential than a hotel.
This can be especially valuable for senior employees, consultants and professionals working away from home for extended periods.
Accommodation for Colleagues Sharing
Sometimes companies need to accommodate two employees working on the same project.
Two-bedroom accommodation can provide an alternative to booking two separate hotel rooms.
However, the layout matters.
Properties with two bathrooms offer considerably more privacy and convenience when colleagues are sharing.
At St Andrews Apartments, our apartments have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, making them particularly suitable for this type of business stay.
Flexible Length of Stay
Business projects do not always run exactly to schedule.
A project expected to take four weeks may finish in three or extend to six.
When arranging accommodation, it is therefore useful to understand what flexibility is available and whether a longer booking can potentially be extended.
Contacting the accommodation provider directly is often useful when arranging longer or more complicated corporate stays.
Business Accommodation at St Andrews Apartments
St Andrews Apartments offers serviced business accommodation in Maidstone for professionals, employees, consultants and corporate guests.
Our apartments provide:
- Two bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Comfortable living areas
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Allocated parking
- Flexible options for longer stays
You can find further information on our Corporate Accommodation Maidstone page.
If you are arranging accommodation for an employee or business traveller, contact us with the required dates, number of guests and anticipated length of stay.
For longer bookings, we may have availability that is not displayed through our online booking channels.