Serviced apartments are a type of furnished, self-contained apartment designed for short- to medium-term stays, which provides amenities for daily use. Often costing less than equivalent hotel rooms, the concept is becoming very popular indeed.

Serviced apartments are popular with business travelers on extended assignments, families who are relocating, and anyone else in need of temporary housing. They are used by travelers who appreciate the larger space you would expect from a suite. As for locations, the serviced apartment concept has grown from being a London-centric option to become a UK option. Major cities throughout the UK such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle now offer a multitude of apartments to choose from. In Scotland hotspots include Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow.

Here is a useful price guide based on our own research for some of the major cities in Scotland;

Edinburgh apartments range from £46 to £200 for a one bedroom apartment. Glasgow apartments range from £82 to £145 for a studio apartment, and Aberdeen apartments range from £75 to £220 for a one bedroom apartment. This gives you an idea of the kind of prices people are prepared to pay, and when you compare them to hotel rates, they are very competitive indeed. For England apartments the prices vary enormously as follows; Liverpool apartments are priced from £75 to over £250 for studios and one bed properties, Manchester apartments start at £65 and apartments in Birmingham start at £55.

One of the attractions of staying in a serviced apartment is the facilities, such as a private kitchen. This allows guests to choose what they want to eat and potentially save a considerable amount on their food budget. Instead of eating in expensive hotel restaurants or even other local eateries, guests can prepare their own food purchased at the local supermarket or grocery store.Another benefit is that you can maintain a much better diet by eating home-cooked food as opposed to rich, fatty restaurant food.

In London a good business property is the Maltings Place Apartments, located on tower bridge road. At Maltings Place exposed brickwork sits alongside contemporary kitchens, the en-suite bathrooms are fitted with power showers, and the added luxury of handmade rugs and effective lighting all adds to the concept. Serviced apartments London are a really cheap alternative because the hotels are so expensive. Yet another reason to start enjoying this fast up and coming accommodation option.