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Home is that special place you want to celebrate Christmas, but there may be times when you need travel to be with friends or family. Decorations, colorfully wrapped gifts under the Christmas tree, the smell of mulled wine on the stove and plates of home-made nibbles in special Christmas bowls are what we love about home in December.

Wanting to be with friends or family is often limited by the availability of space to bed down over night, but that should never be the reason for you all not to be together. A hotel stay is one option, but would there be space to put up a Christmas tree and decorate the room? The other choice is a serviced apartment. If your travels mean a trip to Kenya, then let us tell you about home-style short-stay accommodation with all the space available to celebrate Christmas just the way you and your family want to – including the spicy aroma of mulled wine on the stove and mince pies in the oven.

A serviced apartment is a type of self-catering accommodation generally located in major towns and cities. They can be for stays of a night to a week, a month or more. The rates are per apartment unlike a hotel stay where you pay per person sharing. If there are more than two of you, this often means booking more than two separate hotel rooms.

Serviced apartments are furnished and inclusive of linen and towels plus a fully equipped kitchen with all you need to cook a Christmas roast plus all the trimmings.

Serviced apartments offer a perfect alternative to a hotel for you, your family and friends wanting a break to the vibrant city of Nairobi. Here are a few reasons to help celebrate Christmas in a serviced apartment:

Space

Visiting friends or relatives in Nairobi for Christmas, and perhaps they don’t have the extra space to accommodate you and your children? A serviced apartment offers you a great option with space to put up a Christmas tree, hide the gifts until the 25th December, have a few friends over for drinks, put the children to bed before relaxing in front of TV to catch-up on the movie channel. You could even spend the evening playing board games at the dining-room table.

Convenience

A serviced apartment could also be perfect for a Christmas get-away to treat the family. The city central location means you are with-in a short walk to the Theatre to watch a play, or to go shopping at the city centre. Take in a movie or head out for a meal at anyone of the many restaurants or pubs.

Cooking facilities

You can cook your own Christmas feast just the way you like it in the fully equipped, modern kitchen. You will find everything you need to cook a delicious roast with all the trimmings.

CONCLUSION

A smart hotel alternative with your own bedroom(s), living area, bathroom and fitted kitchen to spread out in, offering 3-5 times more space than a hotel room. Put up a Christmas tree, decorations and lights and make it look as festive as you wish.

With all the basic conveniences of home such as broadband, Wi-Fi , parking and a fully equipped kitchen, a serviced apartment also provides that extra space that may be needed to have all the family together at Christmas – and a place for entertaining a couple of friends or family.

Serviced apartments have become an ever-growing popular choice for business travelers over the last few years. There are many benefits of a serviced apartment versus a standard hotel room, but not everyone is aware of them. Here are the top 5 things serviced apartments offer, that hotels can’t:

Self-Catered Kitchens

When staying in a serviced apartment, you’ll have access to your own fully equipped, self-catered kitchen. This is perfect for a flexible stay, eliminating the strict mealtimes of hotels, bars and restaurants for any early starts or late finishes. Not only do you have added flexibility, you also make a huge saving on the cost of dining out.

Washing & Drying Facilities

A serviced apartment is your home away from home, an attractive offering for professionals whose business trip extends over a longer period of time. Being able to wash, dry and iron your clothes is convenient for both your personal and business schedules. Most serviced apartments provide full laundry facilities for each individual apartment, eliminating the need to venture to a launderette or use a hotel facilities. This helps you to feel fully at home during your stay.

Separate Living & Sleeping Space

The average serviced apartment provides you with 30% more space than a hotel room. When on a long trip, having that extra space is important, and the additional luxury of living areas is extremely beneficial, compared to a hotel room with only a bed and basic amenities. A serviced apartment really makes a difference when staying away from home – having a separate space to relax, and another to sleep. Just what you need after a busy day.

Inclusive Rates

As well as being cheaper than hotels of a similar standard, serviced apartment rates are fully inclusive with no extra costs for things like parking and unlimited Wi-Fi. Fitted with either basic kitchenettes or fully equipped kitchens, serviced apartments allow you to cook at your convenience without the expense of going out to eat every night.

Longer stay discounts & Reduced VAT

Often, nightly rates in a serviced apartment are cheaper than hotels, and with many people booking a serviced apartment for a long stay, there are often additional discounts. For bookings longer than 28 days, the VAT rate also reduces.

CONCLUSION

All our serviced apartments offer all the amazing benefits above. Supported by a friendly, efficient team, we pride ourselves on first class customer service and a home away from home for everyone.

A serviced apartment is self-contained, fully furnished temporary accommodation, offering all the comforts of a home. Bookable on a night-by-night basis, they are a complete accommodation solution. With one or more bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, living area and at least one bathroom, serviced apartments provide everything guests could need during their stay.

With budgets tighter than ever, saving money on your travel spend can be easily achieved if you a book a serviced apartment instead of a hotel. Here’s why:

Meals

Serviced apartments come with a self-contained kitchen or kitchenette meaning you can dine in at home, cutting costs on hotel restaurant bills, eating out or room service.

Space

Offering separate living, sleeping and cooking areas, a serviced apartment is far more spacious than a hotel room. 2 & 3 bedroom apartments allow a family or colleagues to save on the cost of additional rooms. Prices are per apartment, not per person, offering massive savings, especially if there are twin bed options too.

Complimentary Extras

TV channels, parking and Wi-Fi are included with a serviced apartment at no extra cost. Hotels usually charge for these services or charge a higher room rate for their inclusion.

Laundry

Washing, drying and ironing facilities are also provided in a serviced apartment free of charge, so you can do your own laundry whenever you feel like it. This eliminates the hassle and expense of arranging hotel dry cleaning and ironing services.

Long stay discounts

Serviced apartments are considerably cheaper when compared with hotels of a similar standard and offer so much more. Prices also decrease the longer you stay, saving you even more money. Seasonal increases are also unlikely, so you can be assured of stable rates all year round.

Flexible

Serviced apartments are easy to book or cancel if your plans change, especially in the event of a global health issue with strict guidelines.

CONCLUSION

From extra levels of comfort, convenience and a true home-from-home experience, and often better value than a hotel, serviced apartments are a favorite accommodation choice for business travelers, families and tourists.

Our serviced apartments in Nairobi offer all of these money-saving benefits, complemented by quality facilities and first-class customer service.