People traveling for business, work projects, education or relocation look for options to stay for short or medium term. Singapore has wide range of accommodation options including hotels, serviced apartments, Hostels, Airbnb; catering to various needs and purposes.
'Serviced apartments' is still a terminology not so familiar to people who do not travel very frequently. But for those traveling frequently to Singapore; serviced apartments are quite familiar and in fact, their preferred accommodation option.
With serviced apartments, you can look forward to having your own private space and enjoying a “home away from home” feel. A serviced apartment as compared to a hotel room offers 30-40% more space, more privacy, costs roughly 35% less than hotels, and has a fully equipped & furnished apartment at your disposal. These apartments have all the necessary amenities that a traveler may need; like access to gym, swimming pool and much more.
In recent years, the serviced apartments have gained popularity more than any other temporary accommodation option in Singapore. They are outperforming in terms of occupancy rates as compared to hotel rooms. Due to their cost-effective nature, more and more companies prefer serviced apartments as their preferred housing option for their employees who travel to Singapore for short-term or medium-term projects.
Here are 6 reasons why a serviced apartment is the best option for you:
1. More space and storage – When the stay is for quite a long period, more space is required to accommodate all your belongings. Having a larger space helps in storing items properly and neatly without causing clutter.
2. More savings for families, and longer stays – If you are on a work assignment and would love to have your family over for a vacation during your stay in Singapore, go for a two-bedroom serviced apartment. It will be comparatively more cost-effective and convenient than hotels.
3. More privacy and 24-hours security – You can feel secure; knowing that with 24-hours security, you and your family is safe. It acts as a gatekeeper from strangers and works like a private home estate with good surveillance round the clock.
4. More adventure for the young ones – Families with small children prefer living in serviced apartments as these apartments are kids friendly. These apartments include access to facilities like children's playground, separate pool for kids and other outdoor activities. These serviced apartments also provide baby cot and high chair, if you need one.
5. Option to eat your favorite home cooked meal – Enjoy the comfort of your favorite home-cooked meal in your serviced apartment that includes a fully-equipped kitchen with all the kitchen equipment as well as kitchenware. Just bring your groceries and get started.
6. Fully-furnished with housekeeping services – A hotel accommodation has good quality housekeeping services and fully-furnished rooms. If you are afraid a housing rental would not have these facilities, think again. Serviced apartments in Singapore are fully equipped with furniture, furnishings, kitchen equipments, kitchenware and other necessary amenities such as high speed WiFi connection, washing machine, iron and ironing board, cable TV. In other words, everything you need in your home. And at a cost much lower than a hotel; with more space to enjoy a comfortable living.
Serviced apartments in Singapore by housing solutions companies such as LMB Housing Services are an ideal option to be your home for a few months. Make your choice as per your needs and preferences between Basic, Standard or Plus categories of apartments and enjoy your stay in Singapore with high-quality services at an affordable price.
Martin Wynn
