Serviced Apartments Offer Home from Home for Outsourced Workers

In Aberdeen, serviced apartments have fast been becoming the accommodation of choice for business travelers due to the lack of good quality and reasonably priced hotel rooms. Additionally, the number of outsourced workers on contract for companies has significantly increased and often workers are on a project for months at a time and looking for a place to call home during that period.

Parkhill Apartments an Aberdeen-based luxury serviced apartment company was recently launched earlier this summer with its first project which is an exclusive development of 11 apartments at Cala Homes’ The Campus site at Hilton, Aberdeen. The project has already proven to be a real success and has enjoy full accommodation. The serviced apartments offer guests comfort and flexibility as well as provide a level of relaxation which is usually only available within their own home.

Parkhill serviced apartments are completely furnished and offer all of the features that one would expect from a hotel. The difference is that they are more like home without the need to deal with domestic chores such as cleaning and laundry removal. The serviced apartments are equivalent to the size of a luxury suite in a hotel with access to a fully equipped kitchen.

The demand for serviced apartment accommodations are increasing in the UK and across the globe due to the reduced cost and convenience that a hotel room cannot offer. Many companies are being forced to reduce costs due to the current financial climate and travel managers are under pressure to make the most effective use of their travel expenditures. Serviced apartments offer the solution to the problem and are also convenient for people in the process of relocating.

Parkhill Apartments’ Aberdeen development features a mix of one and two-bedroom serviced apartments and offers guests a daily maid service, free broadband and secure underground parking.

New Serviced Office Center Opens in Northumberland

United Business Center has recently opened 10,000 square feet of serviced office space in the Northumberland Business Park in Cramlington as part of the United Business Center nationwide network. The project is the result of a joint venture Gladman Developments of Cheshire and is designed to attract companies of all sizes as well as larger businesses looking for flexible leasing arrangements.

The United Business Center serviced office project extends the network for the first time into the North East and the company plans to expand into 45 centers by the end of 2008. Although the property market is suffering, the need for serviced office space is rapidly expanding due to business needs on flexible terms in the current economy. The United Business Center network has grown from five to twenty-five serviced office centers within just the first six months of 2008 and plans to continue to expand its portfolio.

Many of the serviced office clients remain with United Business Center throughout their growth cycle and enjoy access to top quality premises and services with a flexible lease agreement. Start-up businesses as well as small businesses can enjoy a wide array of services for only one monthly fee and add space with each step of their company’s growth.

United Business Center serviced offices include mail forwarding, telephone answering and support services, meeting and conference facilities, as well as a wide array of IT and administrative support services.

The new United Business Center serviced office project is located in the Northumberland Business Park which is one of the newest and greenest business parks in the North East. United Business Center currently operates an entire network of serviced office centers across the UK which range from Gatwick and Bracknell in the South to Coventry and Birmingham in the Midlands and Manchester and Wakefield in the North. UBC will become the fourth largest operator of serviced office business centers in the UK by the end of 2008 and follow that trend in 2009 with further expansion.

The United Business Center network is a company dedicated to providing excellent serviced office accommodation and meeting facilities that is coupled with first class customer service.

Ramada to Open First Serviced Apartment Property in Liverpool

The international hotel chain Ramada recently announced that it will extend its first serviced apartment venture in Liverpool at the waterfront Quarter development. It was confirmed today that Ramada has signed a twenty year agreement with Liverpool’s Vermont Developments to operate and manage 66 serviced apartments at the third phase of the Sefton street and Parliament Street site under the Ramada Plaza brand.

The additional 66 serviced apartment suites will significantly increase marketing options and will be situated next to the four-star, 173 room Ramada Plaza hotel which is a 22 floor tower currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed by the close of 2008.

Wyndham Hotel Group is the owner of the Ramada brand with CHI Hotels and Resorts, a Malta-based hotel operator, as its European joint venture partner. According to Mark Connor, CEO of Vermont Developments, successfully integrating this agreement to operate the serviced apartment units serves as positive news for the challenging residential sales market and serviced apartment industry.

The new serviced apartment property project by Ramada is a positive testament to a future vision for The Quarter and to the residential property industry in the UK. The 66 serviced apartments and the 173-room hotel creates a unique offer to the Liverpool marketplace and will also establish Liverpool as a key destination for the Ramada Plaza hotel property. The serviced apartment property will be aimed at corporate and leisure travelers and will be adjacent to the Liverpool Arena and Conference Center.

The Quarter is a joint venture between Vermont Developments and Ethel Austin Properties and is currently being developed as one of Liverpool’s new and popular destinations. The mixed use facility will create a southern gateway into Liverpool city center featuring the 22-floor tower, serviced office accommodations, retail and leisure space, and a new public square.

Vermont Developments has also planned a £40m mixed project at Adelphi Street in Salford which will feature 221 serviced apartments. The current project for The Quarter will also recognize the Wyndham and Ramada brands as a significant presence in Liverpool as Wyndham and Ramada has already established itself in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Oakwoods Point West and Park House Serviced Apartments Offer Comfortable Stay in Kensington

Oakwood recently added Point West and Park House serviced apartments to its London portfolio offering two luxury serviced apartment properties that include comprehensive amenities to satisfy discerning travelers seeking short and long term stay accommodations. Both luxury serviced apartment properties are located within close proximity to London’s famous attractions such as Hyde Park and Kensington Palace.

Point West serviced apartments offer four-star luxury one and two bedroom apartments with luxury bathroom and separate living area with complete amenities for the business, corporate, and leisure traveler. Each serviced apartment is fully furnished with color TV, DVD/VCR, iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner, fully-equipped kitchen, laundry and maid service in addition to many other facilities.

All of the Point West serviced apartments are equipped with private balconies with dramatic modern building features including an elegant foyer, a restaurant, and 70,000 square feet health club. Adjacent to the property is Sainsbury’s flagship supermarket for easy access to grocery needs.

Park House serviced apartments offer a wide selection of exquisitely finished one bedroom flats. Each unit contains a modern contemporary feel and is located within walking distance to Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, Knight’s Bridge, Natural History Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Kings Road Chelsea, and internationally known shops such as Harrods. The serviced apartment property is also located within close proximity to local pubs and restaurants.

Kensington is a fashionable upscale neighborhood with a wide array of amenities including shops, restaurants, and bars. In addition to the famous museums, located just to the north is markets, antique shops, the royal palace, the renowned Chelsea King’s Road which is London’s fashion headquarters and a trendy area of London.

Oakwood serviced apartments are known for their inviting, home-like feel, offering a comfortable stay for business travelers, relocating employees, entertainment industry clients, and people seeking a cost-saving alternative to hotels.

Bruntwood Serviced Offices Announce Plans for Expansion

Bruntwood, one of the largest privately owned commercial property companies in north England, has announced the expansion of their serviced office business to 1500 desks across Manchester, Leeds, Cheshire, Liverpool and Birmingham. Additionally, Bruntwood plans to further expand their serviced offices to include over 2200 serviced office desks by the beginning of 2009 which will compliment the 5.5m square feet of office space Bruntwood already owns and manages throughout the north of England.

Bruntwood has attributed much of its recent success to making commercial flexibility available to clients through its ownership of serviced offices in Manchester, Cheshire, Liverpool, and Birmingham. Acquisition of a wide variety of serviced offices has helped the company provide growth for its clients by helping them move around their office portfolio and expand to new cities. The concept also allows Bruntwood to offer highly competitive prices because the company owns the serviced office space instead of having to rent it.

The serviced office desk rates include many services that many other providers include as an additional charge. Because Bruntwood actually owns the office buildings, clients are able to receive a named presence in the building at main reception instead of the usual anonymity that occurs from national and international providers.

Bruntwood’s company mission is to ensure that the client relationship is with Bruntwood and not the building or the office suite. As a result, the clients of Bruntwood have been able to expand and contract their companies and grow into larger serviced offices that are owned and operated by Bruntwood. On occasion, some of the serviced office customers have moved into the conventional offices of Bruntwood.

Bruntwood hold a prestigious track record of retaining existing clients due to the combination of owning a wide variety of serviced office properties in many cities and the invaluable focus on its clients.

Bruntwood is one of the largest privately owned commercial property companies in the north of England and has experienced increasingly strong demand throughout 2007 for their serviced offices which are housed in the eighty five office buildings owned and managed by Bruntwood.

Bishopsgate Serviced Apartments Provide Comfortable London City Living

Modern and comfortable London city living for corporate and leisure travelers has recently been made possible with 196 Bishopsgate serviced apartments. The ARC Corporate Housing serviced apartment property located in the heart of London offers a real home away from home accommodation for travelers seeking extended stay housing.

Bishopsgate serviced apartments provide travelers with a choice of studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom units or a choice of two exquisite top floor penthouse apartments with a separate study area, two bedrooms and a large double height living area with outdoor terrace.

The serviced apartments offer a spacious living and dining area with leather sofas, fully equipped kitchens, spacious bedrooms, marble bathrooms with provided toiletries and bathrobes, room service delivery option, six day cleaning service, washing machine, iron and ironing board, laundry and dry cleaning service, and 24-hour reception service. Internet access is available and a desk is provided in each serviced apartment with direct dial telephone and voice mail access.

Each serviced apartment unit is designed in contemporary modern style featuring wooden floors, stainless steel décor, and white washed walls throughout. The spacious living room areas include a kitchen area with refrigerator, hob, oven, kettle, and microwave oven.

Bishopsgate serviced apartments are situated in a prime London location directly opposite of Liverpool Street Station and the tube and train station is only a few steps away from the front door. There is a wide variety of city restaurants, bars, and coffee shops also within close proximity.

Bishopsgate serviced apartments are provided by ARC Corporate Housing which is a division of the Apartment Rentals Corporation. The company has thousands of superior serviced apartment properties and townhouses in major cities worldwide. From London to New York, Tokyo to Toronto, ARC has luxury serviced apartments, extended stay accommodation, furnished apartments and temporary housing available to corporate and leisure travelers.

ARC Corporate Housing was recently featured in Forbes magazine. The feature covered luxurious long term serviced apartment accommodations for business travelers.

London Serviced Apartments the Preferred Hotel Alternative

Long-term travelers are increasingly finding hotel accommodations to be too stiff and unfriendly and desire more flexible and familiar accommodations like a serviced apartment to experience known surroundings for an extended period of time.

Serviced apartments in London represent self-sufficient luxury accommodations at a very competitive price and many companies are turning to this concept to house their executives long-term. The serviced apartment units are fully furnished with fully equipped kitchens, television, phones, Internet access, executive desks and more in a short-term accommodation without the long-term investment.

Serviced apartments are perfect for both the business and leisure traveler and most properties allow convenient access to central London as well as the business and financial district. Many of the serviced apartment properties also have convenient access to the cultural activities of the region. They are a popular alternative to hotel accommodations, especially for families, with their close proximity to the major theme parks, shopping malls, museums, restaurants, and transportation access. Families receive the space that they need to enjoy a stress free visit while enjoying amenities and facilities that the serviced apartments offer.

Travelers are finding that serviced apartments contain amenities which hotels have a difficult time matching such as a coffee maker, satellite television, Internet connection, Wi-Fi, refrigerator and freezer, fully equipped kitchen, and exercise facilities all included in the basic rental price. A serviced apartment allows the traveler more freedom to do what they want when they want and not by a set schedule that is sometimes required by some hotels accommodations. Serviced apartment accommodations also provide the traveler with a feeling of home in a luxury style setting.

If you are considering traveling to London either on leisure or business you may want to consider a serviced apartment accommodation for comfort, style, luxury, and convenience. Due to the growing popularity of this concept, the serviced apartment industry has significantly increased in cities worldwide and has become the preferred alternative to hotel accommodations for extended stay living.