A serviced apartment is a more flexible choice than a hotel, usually for people who must spend extended amounts of time in one place, either for business or personal reasons. Serviced apartments offer the businessperson in particular a convenient place from which to work or entertain clients. Serviced apartments tend to be for a minimum period of a month, although this can vary.

Serviced apartments offer their visitors the advantages of a fully furnished condo combined with the convenience of a luxury hotel. Usually, bed linen and towels are provided and changed regularly, the condo is cleaned and a laundry service offered, thus relieving the busy executive of these essential, but mundane tasks. Many serviced apartment buildings offer extra conveniences like mini-supermarket and bookable shuttle bus. Most offer the added convenience of room service.

Facilities vary from apartment complex to complex, but most have their own kitchen or, in the case of a studio apartment, a kitchenette. All are usually provided with linens and towels and kitchens are equipped with a basic range of cooking equipment, cutlery, flatware, cutlery and small appliances.

Since hotel stays are usually calculated on a nightly or weekly rate, booking a serviced apartment for a month or more often provides a really competitive price when compared to hotels offering the same facilities. As logic would suggest, the longer you rent the apartment for, then often the less the monthly charge.

The more up-market serviced apartment complexes usually offer a fantastic range of facilities including swimming pools, in-house restaurants and health spa. Others offer other attractions such as massage therapy, and free wi-fi internet connection.

Most serviced apartment complexes offer a varied range in size and style of units, from the single studio apartment, essentially one large room with kitchenette, plus bathroom, to four or even five bedroomed apartments. Often sofa beds or extra beds can be provided at an additional charge upon request to the management.

To view individual serviced apartments, simply contact the representative (usually at reception) and arrange a mutually convenient appointment. Most providers of this type of accommodation will require a substantial deposit to ‘hold’ the apartment open for the date you need to move in. Often booking fees are non-refundable, so it is advisable to check the small print and be sure that you are entirely satisfied with your selection.

A golden rule is to get everything in writing. Booking is often possible on the internet, and many of the better serviced apartments rely on their guests’ feedback in order to improve facilities and consequently attract more clients to their business. The selection of serviced apartments in Bangkok is huge, with the full range of standards, from the basic one bed studio apartment to massive super luxurious five bed condos. In Bangkok, those seeking serviced apartments are spoiled for choice and can literally choose from hundreds.