As the world turns smaller and economies get more interlinked, it is becoming more and more common for people to work away from home. Lots of people tend to be away on business for long periods of time. In a situation like this, a hotel just doesn't cut it as the best accommodation option, and here is why.
First of all, hotels are impersonal by their very nature. Unless one is prepared to pay vast amounts of money, the best they can do is offer you a comfortable room and good service. Apartments on the other hand can be personalised. It can be difficult to stay in a hotel room for weeks on end away from your home and family, but an apartment can be personalised and made into a home away from home.
Apartments also afford privacy which hotels cannot do. Housekeeping and other services combined with privacy and space, a serviced apartment can be the best of both worlds. A friend of mine who often has to go to Italy on business says he prefers Rome apartments to hotels in Rome any day, as they make the frequent long stays more bearable!
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to get serviced apartments at affordable prices. Just as there are hotels to suit different budgets and tastes, there are also apartments available at a variety of prices. The rental apartment market is always booming especially in important tourist and business hubs.
Staying away from your family and home for extended periods of time can never be an enjoyable experience, but one can try their best to make it as comfortable as possible. It can never be a replacement for your own home, but serviced apartments tend to make for a great temporary residence.