Serviced apartments for relocation: a practical checklist
When you move for a new job, the first few weeks are rarely spent in your permanent home. A serviced apartment bridges the gap: furnished, bills included, and booked like a hotel. This checklist covers what matters when the stay runs to weeks rather than nights.
Of the 31177 aparthotels in our catalogue, 56% list a full kitchen in at least one apartment type and a further 19% a kitchenette, 23% have an in-apartment washing machine and 14% list a laptop-friendly workspace. Where room sizes are published, the median apartment is 42 m².
1. Laundry you can use every day
After the first week, laundry becomes the most-asked question. An in-apartment washing machine is ideal; an on-site laundry room is workable; a paid laundry service gets expensive over a month.
Properties with an in-apartment washing machine include Limehome Sevilla Calle Torcuato Luca de Tena (Seville).
2. A real place to work
If you will work from the apartment before your office is ready, look for a listed workspace rather than relying on a dining table. Check the facts box on each property page — it shows how many room types include a workspace.
3. A kitchen you will actually cook in
A kitchenette is fine for a long weekend; for a month, an oven, a proper hob and a dishwasher make a difference. Property pages list the appliances each apartment type has.
4. Flexibility and cancellation
Relocation dates move. Filter for free cancellation when you search, and read the cancellation deadline shown next to each rate before you pay. If plans change after booking, you can manage or cancel your booking yourself under My trip, with any penalty shown before you confirm.
5. Location for the new routine
Think about the commute you will do every day rather than the sights. Our city pages group properties by nearby landmarks to help you pick an area.
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6. Space and storage
Suitcases for a month take up room. A separate bedroom, a wardrobe you can fill and somewhere to put the empty cases make a long stay calmer. Compare room sizes on the property page where the property publishes them, and look at the photos of the apartment type you are booking rather than the building's best suite.
7. Before you arrive
Check the check-in window on your confirmation, especially if you land late, and use My trip to ask the property about anything the listing does not cover, such as deliveries or extra bedding for a long stay. Keep the booking reference handy for the first day.
8. Paperwork for your employer
Your confirmation email includes the booking reference, dates and total price. If your employer reimburses accommodation, keep that email; you can retrieve the booking details again at any time from My trip.
Frequently asked questions
How long can I stay in a serviced apartment?
You can search stays of up to 90 nights on aparthotel.com. For longer stays, book in blocks.
Are bills included?
Yes. Serviced apartments are booked like hotel rooms: the price shown covers the stay, and any local taxes payable at the property are shown before you pay.
Can I get the price per month?
Search your full dates and the total is shown for the whole stay, along with the price per night.
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