Why Serviced Apartments Are The Best Choice For Your Holiday Accommodation
Ideal for couples, group of friends, families
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Serviced apartments come in all shapes and sizes, meaning there will always be a choice to suit you. No matter how many are in your party, a serviced apartment provides a homely setup comprised of private bedrooms and communal living areas. Having a multi-roomed apartment allows you to come together as a family for meals or fun and games, but also enjoy time away from each other when you want a quiet moment! Unlike a series of separated hotel rooms where spending time apart becomes a logistical nightmare, in a serviced apartment you can have peace of mind knowing your kids are enjoying the HD TV in the sitting room while you and your partner have a glass of wine or two on the private balcony.
Holiday apartments also accommodate groups of friends perfectly. With a spacious central living space to enjoy, organizing meals and drinks for all in your apartment is a breeze. Going your own way? Not a problem – the flexibility of a large serviced apartment means you and your friends can enjoy time apart before regrouping at your holiday hub kitchen for a catch up over breakfast. On the other hand, smaller apartments for two make for stylish romantic getaways. Got an anniversary coming up? Pick a city, find a serviced apartment with City base and get going. The beauty of our service is we can recommend a thousand things to do wherever you’re going, whether through a city guide, blog or a simple staff recommendation. Even when booked as last minute holiday accommodation, the convenience and quality of serviced apartments means you’ll feel at home in no time.
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Surprising to many, hotel rooms are rarely the best value option. Despite the incredible facilities and space serviced apartments afford, they are almost always less expensive than other forms of holiday accommodation. But wait, it gets even better – for those planning on a long-stay holiday; serviced apartments offer even more amazing value. Bookings of 28 days or more benefit from a tax reduction applied to the entire stay – and so the value appeal of apartments for either short or long stay holidays is undeniable. The added benefit of booking your holiday apartments with Citybase is that our in-house team provide a personalised service, and by liaising with our extensive property partner network can even negotiate better rates for you, the customer, wherever we can.
A major competitive edge serviced apartments have over hotels is their availability and distribution. Hotels tend to be clustered in busy city areas in long established buildings – with little ability to expand or enhance their accommodation. This results in a limited selection of locations as well as rooms short on space. Contrastingly, serviced apartments tend to be spread throughout cities – right from the most travel convenient locations to those prime areas at a peaceful remove from the busy city but with excellent transportation access. From boutique apartments in small, beautiful former houses, to glistening modern spaces in custom built apartment complexes, serviced apartments can pop up virtually anywhere. With the best property providers in the business contributing to our portfolio, we select the very best for our clients. Furthermore, holiday apartments exist almost everywhere in the world – and we have a vast selection ready for you to book for your next adventure.
The best features and facilities.
Longonot Place Serviced Apartments
The real selling point of a serviced apartment is its fantastic range of features and facilities. With each apartment/apartment complex being a unique creation, there is an apartment, and corresponding set of features, to cater to every budget. But even the bare minimum array of features we ensure comes with every apartment we book – fully furnished kitchen, living space, and housekeeping – provides an element of luxury and convenience with which a hotel can’t compete. With a host of facilities available depending on your booking, including swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness centres, spas, restaurants, bars, private cinemas and much more, you really can tailor your apartment to create the optimum, luxury holiday accommodation.
Often beautifully decorated and featuring a balcony or private outside space, apartments are also lovely spaces in which to simply enjoy the company of the people you are with. The addition of a kitchen in these self-catering apartments not only reduces the expense of constantly eating out, but also adds another dynamic to your stay. The option to cook and eat together, or even entertain visiting friends, adds to the holiday atmosphere of having your own special home-from-home. Enjoying the privacy, peace and security of your apartment will transform your holiday into one that is truly memorable and stress free.
Things To Do In Nairobi
The Things to do in Nairobi make Kenya one of the most attractive tourist destinations Africa. Each year millions of tourist visit the country to enjoy the cool beaches and amazing national parks. All tourists and visitors to Kenya will most likely have to pass through the capital Nairobi while visiting any of the national parks or coastal towns. Nairobi is one of the largest, most modern and fasted growing cities in Africa. Over 3.5 million people call Nairobi home and most speak English.
Although most tourists go to Kenya with the intention of visiting the coastal towns, islands and national parks, Nairobi is an attraction of its own. It is no perfect city. At first you may be irritated by the congestion and traffic jam that is typical of largest cities in developing countries but after a day or two you will begin to discover why it is so popular with tourists. The city has it calm and tranquil places. The nightlife is active and the people are very friendly. Nairobi is an excellent place to discover the way of life of the Kenyan people and their different cultures. The city is also an excellent place to study the opportunities and challenges that face major cities in Developing countries.
Climb to the top flow of the KICC building:
This has to be the first place to go because it offers one an aerial view of the entire city and its important structures. The Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC) is the second tallest building in the city. It was built to host events, exhibitions, major conferences and meetings. KICC is located centrally and close to some of the best hotels in the city. By the end of your time there, you would have a new appreciation of the city and its size. From the top of the building, you can also spot the mist covered peaks of Mount Kenya.
KICC Helipad | pc google
The Nairobi Night Life and local beer:
If you love to party and are wondering where to go during the late evenings for a full experience of the Nairobi Nightlife, then do not worry. Nairobi is a city that never sleeps. You will have many options to choose from. To start with, there is the Brew Bistro Westlands for occasional live music and beer. The Alchemist is also cool place for live music, cinema/movies, drinks and playing ping pong. J’s Fresh Bar & Kitchen is a trendy bar with great food and beautiful music. You can also checkout K1 Clubhouse, Bao Box and Live at the Elephant for great sounding live music. Other Pubs and clubs with a good reputation are Choices Pub, Gipsy and Nest at Tribe.
The Nairobi Safari Walk:
The Nairobi Safari Walk is built 7 Kilometers away from the main city. This recreational Centre was built to give a taste of what Kenya has to offer in terms of wildlife. The facility was built in an area with incredible scenery. While at the Nairobi Safari Walk, you will spot rare creatures like the Bongo, Albino Zebra and White Rhino. Apart from spotting most of Kenya’s wildlife in a single place, the Guides will share information about wildlife conservation initiatives in the country.
Visit the Railway Museum:
The Railway Museum in Kenya was built to celebrate the great importance of the railway system to the people of Kenya. Kenya has always had a more advanced railway system than all her neighbors. The railway system is relatively well managed and has contributed greatly to the economy of the country and her neighbors. Many goods from Mombasa are transported by rail to Uganda and other countries within East Africa. The museum celebrates the rich history of the rail system in Kenya and showcases old train/ship models, photos of the original construction, railway magazines, drawings and maps. You will find some of the oldest steam engines including a famous carriage/Wagon where captain Charles Ryall was dragged away by a man-eating lion in Tsavo.
Visit the Parliament Building:
Located within the city center, the Parliament building in Nairobi is one of the most impressively built structures. It is an imposing building with an eye-catching architectural design. You can register and get a permit to attend one of the open parliamentary sessions or simply tour the public galleries. Photos are not allowed anywhere within or outside the building. You will need to bring your passport or other identification documents in order to be allowed inside the building.
Kenya Parliament Building | pc The Star
4 Amazing Alternatives to Hotels
Finding a place to stay when you’re away from home may be an exciting and stressful experience. On the one hand, there’s the concept of staying somewhere new and taking a break, whether for work or pleasure; on the other, there’s the stress of finding somewhere good that’s also affordable.
While hotels have been the standard option for decades, they may be costly. Fortunately, there are lots of accommodation options for everyone, from families to lone business travelers. Here are four hotel selections for both long and short visits.
- Serviced Apartments
(Longonot Place Serviced Apartments, Nairobi)
If true luxury and quality service is desired, look no further than the serviced apartment. A mid-to long-term alternative accommodation to hotels, serviced apartments provide five-star hotel-like service and amenities for both single travelers and groups, alike.
While serviced apartments come in at the high end of the budget spectrum, the comfort, security and relaxed luxury are second to none. Sometimes called aparthotels, as a portmanteau between an apartment and a hotel, serviced apartments are expansive, private spaces that provide a true home-from-home for your stay.
With multiple rooms, including a fully fitted kitchen and a separate living area, a serviced apartment is particularly suitable when the stay is extended beyond a few days. Living in a hotel beyond a few nights can be somewhat oppressive for many.
Despite the comfort of a hotel room itself, the smaller space and lack of a kitchen can make travelers yearn for their own homes. By contrast, a serviced apartment provides a larger area that can easily accommodate guests, allow for personal meal preparation, and deliver the kind of relaxed comfort that soothes the mind.
Like a hotel, serviced apartments are focused on their individual guests’ needs. Many have concierge and security services for convenience and safety and all will have modern amenities, and be cleaned regularly to a high standard with regular housekeeping services.
Good for:
• Business travelers looking for longer-term accommodation
• Guests looking for a luxury experience
• Families visiting a city for a quality time
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2. Vacation Rentals
With the rise of Airbnb, vacation rentals offer a huge range of options for travelers. Vacation rentals function by individual landlords offering their property for short-term rental via one of the service sites.
As an alternative to a hotel, vacation rentals can provide a good budget alternative both in cities and across the country, however, there are no guarantees of quality, and care must be taken to fully research and read reviews.
The individual and unique nature of each vacation rental also means that care must be taken to ensure the booking is satisfactory. Parking, WIFI, supplied bedding, nearby facilities, and other factors should be checked before finalizing.
Good for:
• A huge range of options and locations
• Budget to suit
• Confident travelers
- Bed and Breakfasts
Also called guesthouses, bed and breakfasts are family-run businesses where a larger home has been converted to provide private bedrooms as a hotel alternative. Typically, with fewer than ten bedrooms on offer, B&Bs are small and cozy but tend to offer little in terms of luxury.
Modern bed and breakfasts may provide en-suite facilities, but older ones typically have shared bathrooms. As the name suggests, breakfast is included, with full English available (as well as uncooked fare like cereal and yogurts) in the breakfast room each morning.
Though a budget option compared to higher quality hotels, B&Bs tend to be priced on a comparative level to chain hotels, such as Travelodge or Premier Inn. Their locations tend to be quite good, with city guesthouses readily available.
Due to their smaller family-business ethos, B&Bs are typically quite flexible and offer both short- and long-term stays.
Good for:
• Business travelers on a budget
• Short stays in desirable locations
• Weekend getaways
- Hostels
Another budget option, hostels provide a reasonably priced, no-frills bed for the night in a range of locations, including city centers. London has a wide range of hostels that offer good, cheap alternatives to hotels.
Although some hostels do have private bedrooms and even en-suite bathrooms, the budget option is typically with dorm-style rooms where guests share space with others. While great for young adults traveling with a desire to meet others, hostels are typically unglamorous and lack privacy.
Good for:
• Young adults traveling on a budget
• People who wish to meet others and socialize
• Inexpensive short-city stays
What Can You Do if You Don’t Have a Hotel?
One thing a hotel offers that is typically superior to most of the alternatives is its walk-in nature. If you find yourself unexpectedly in a city overnight with no plans, then hotels do provide a safe room for the night at no notice. Alternatives, though they may be kinder on the budget or a better long-term option, do typically require booking in advance.
Look to bed and breakfasts as one of the hotel alternatives that are equally willing to accommodate no-notice guests. Similarly, hostels can be good for backpackers or other solo travelers. If you do have some time, check sites such as Airbnb to see if there are any short-term options nearby that can be booked for that night.
But, when all else fails, short notice means you may find yourself in a hotel after all!
Choosing the Best Hotel Alternative
Location, budget, and size. These three factors affect accommodation bookings more than anything else. Take the time to research the options that suit those three requirements and you will find a hotel alternative to suit. Perhaps this list has provided some extra inspiration for a unique holiday idea for the future, we certainly hope so.
Here at Longonot Place, we offer the finest quality Nairobi serviced apartments – perfect for an enjoyable luxury stay in the capital. Contact us today for more information.
