Service Apartment
A service apartment is a type of furnished, self-contained apartment designed for short-term stays, which provides amenities for daily use.
This is a new concept in
Many corporates who
travel to other states or countries find it difficult to adjust to the new
culture and setting. For sometime the hotel service is welcome but later you
long to dwell your own style.
Reason why service
apartments were brought into being. You cook and eat and live the style you
want. You are even provided with a maid/manservant who will get you groceries
or any other requirement. Making it just the way it would be at home.
Nowadays Indian immigrants
coming to
The service apartment
is made to look and feel exactly like a home. Every room is furnished with a
television & music set, microwave and other electronic goods. Moreover some
hotels also provide you with magazine and shoe racks. Cleaning is done
everyday. However a senior hotel manager mostly accompanies the cleaning staff
so that they are never alone in the room.
The tariff charge
depends on how long is the stay. It is less expensive if the person has a prolonged
stay. It can be bargained if the stay is for a month or even more for a year. A
service apartment generally provides you with an AC furnished flat, equipped
kitchen, TV, fridge, washing machine, landline, internet, power back-up, fire
safety & security and some even provide you with a locker. However before
booking the apartment always make sure what is inclusive and what is exclusive.
For instance who will pay the electricity, maintenance. Hence make sure what
are you paying for.
By Priti Shah
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