16-2-2012
Visitors have lots of different reasons for coming to stay in Manchester. For many, it's business; for others, sporting events and entertainment, or just to take in the history of one of Britain's great industrial cities.
9-2-2012
Despite being a relatively new phenomenon, serviced apartments form up to 25% of total temporary accommodation available in some regions of the world.
17-1-2012
One of the most noticeable trends in the executive accommodation market is the size of the gap that's appearing between purpose-built corporate accommodation, and short stay hotel accommodation – and who steps up to fill it.
12-1-2012
With serviced apartments in most of the UK's major cities, it's surely no surprise that SACO regularly host visitors from all over the world. What is less obvious, though, is that many of the serviced apartment company's staff speak a second language fluently – and that the company deploys these talents to help its customers with their requirements wherever you are in the world.
30-12-2011
Although the economic slowdown is a worldwide phenomenon, one trend that's shown no signs of slowing in the phenomenon of mobile working and temporary relocation. Research from GMAC Global Relocation Services has shown that the global expatriate population has increased steadily in the last 2 years.
20-12-2011
Nowadays it isn't enough for employers to give their key people a short term deployment at another location and expect all to go well. Too many companies have found to their cost that what is supposed to be an opportunity ends up as a disenchantment for the worker involved.
1-11-2011
When you're relocating with work, or if you're responsible for assisting with somebody else's relocation, every aspect of the process is important to get right. Long-term accommodation is, of course, the goal in most cases. But how important could finding the right short-term accommodation be to a successful relocation?
20-10-2011
Because serviced apartments provide business travellers with a 'home from home' experience, they tend to exhibit the same trends as high-end residential apartments. From luxurious large format tiling to full height glazing, this ...etc
26-9-2011
As you might know, if you've ever stayed in a serviced apartment, the accommodation and equipment levels are carefully planned to provide you with everything you might need for a short stay. And done well, that planning goes down to the important details – such as a good stock of washing up liquid and dishwasher tabs!
27-8-2011
One of the great advantages of staying in a serviced apartment is the freedom and pleasure of preparing your own meals and snacks. But what if you don't usually pack a recipe book when you're travelling on business?
13-1-2011
When you're visiting a city and need temporary accommodation up to six months in duration, here's why serviced apartments are becoming the more desirable alternative to either hotels or private lodgings.
26-11-2010
When it comes to the crunch present-buying week before Christmas, where do you head: Oxford Street, or online? Every year, shopping websites proclaim their growth: they're taking an ever-increasing slice of the pie when it comes to our Christmas spend. This year, with the rise of handheld devices, many are expecting the winter shopping season to be the biggest yet in terms of online market share.
28-9-2010
The hotel habit is not one that many travellers are willing to give up lightly. But how do they measure up to serviced apartments for short term accommodation?
27-8-2010
This light-hearted verse was written in a moment of inspired relaxation when planning a business trip and checking out all the places it's possible to find a SACO serviced apartment.
30-6-2010
When you're seeking a high standard of serviced accommodation, the signals need to be right. Here's why we use SMEG appliances in the kitchens, and L'Occitane products in the bathrooms, of our luxury serviced apartments.
29-6-2010
Under proposed new rules to replace overnight expenses with a flat fee, what should an out-of-town member of the House of Lords do if that second home in the capital is not an option? What they need is some kind of high-spec yet affordable 'home from home' in the London…
28-6-2010
Canary Wharf is definitely more than just a business district. The fourth annual Canary Wharf Jazz Festival, which takes place outdoors in Canada Square, shows that there are great reasons to stay in the district for leisure as well as for work.
26-6-2010
How did an artist persuade hundreds of Manchester residents to be photographed naked at nine different Manchester locations? If you're thinking of visiting Manchester over the summer, The Lowry's "Everyday People" exhibition is a must. SACO's serviced apartments have accommodated Manchester visitors for years, and in summer 2010 there's more to see than usual…
24-6-2010
With an approximate 50-50 split between short-stay and long-stay serviced apartment residents, which group do you suppose benefits most from going into serviced accommodation compared to renting a room or staying in a hotel?
28-5-2010
Visitors to serviced accommodation in the UK's major cities expect the highest standards. After all, hotels now offer an increasing standard of luxury, and so do newly built city apartments and executive homes. Here are several examples of the ways in which we ensure our luxury serviced apartments meet these expectations…
28-5-2010
There may be no typical 9 to 5 workday for the workers and residents of Canary Wharf. This part of London is a hotbed of the work-hard, play hard philosophy, which makes for an interesting 'day in the life' for our serviced apartment residents.
21-5-2010
Will you be visiting a student at one of Manchester's universities this autumn? You'd better check out where you'll be sleeping: on the sofa, in a B&B, or in the comfort of an affordable serviced apartment?
18-5-2010
If your job or career is bringing you to London, here are some reasons why you might find the relocation experience a whole lot easier with a serviced apartment than by renting privately.
15-5-2010
Many long term visitors to the UK from overseas choose serviced apartments over hotels. Is this cultural, or are there particular factors that help this kind of accommodation feel more like home?
4-5-2010
If you're a frequent visitor to luxury serviced apartments in the UK, you're a discerning customer for sure. You can spot the difference between serviced accommodation that's good, outstanding or plain average. Time and again, it seems to come down to the small touches.
4-5-2010
Ask most people what comes to mind when you say 'Canary Wharf', and chances are they'll picture One Canada Square: the landmark tower that has become synonymous with the surrounding offices, shopping and accommodation developed during the 1980s and 1990s.
30-4-2010
What price a pad in the nation's capital? London has been notorious for soaring property prices, and is equally well known for its luxurious hotels. Now, savvy travellers are discovering that serviced apartments in London offer desirable accommodation for a much lower outlay than a four or five star hotel.
30-4-2010
Not all serviced apartments are equal. For starters, there's the space issue. A studio apartment might be well appointed, but if you're there for a reasonable length stay it can soon become just as claustrophobic as a hotel room — particularly if there's more than one of you sharing.
30-4-2010
It's not just business travellers who appreciate staying in SACO's Manchester serviced apartments. The city has always been a center of artistic innovation, and in the last ten years the cultural scene has blossomed, rejuvenating parts of the city and attracting thousands of visitors a year. Here's just two examples of arts events you can enjoy in Manchester's in 2010.
12-4-2010
If you're working away from home for a period of time, chances are you've opted for a lucrative project. However, it's also likely to be extremely hard work. What would you rather face at the end of a tiring day: a long tube or taxi ride back to your accommodation, or a leisurely stroll back to your apartment?
12-4-2010
When you're staying away from home, everything that makes you feel "at home" is a bonus — and for many serviced apartment guests, a decent kitchen is an important part of that experience. It doesn't seem to matter how keen you are on cooking; sometimes it's just reassuring to have a well-equipped kitchen on hand, even if it's just to make cheese on toast or your favourite quick snack. Why do some serviced apartments offer just a tiny kitchenette?
6-4-2010
For many business and leisure travellers, luxury is defined not by opulence but by space and freedom. Luxury serviced apartments are luring many short stay clients away from 5-star hotels.
6-4-2010
One of the most important factors in choosing a serviced apartment in London is finding somewhere that lets you be at the heart of it all, near to both work and play. These three locations are a prime example…
29-3-2010
You search for a serviced apartment in Manchester and a whole page of listings come up, perhaps even several dozen. How do you choose between so many similar serviced apartments? Perhaps you'll narrow the search to a particular location — and that's when it pays to know why Manchester Piccadilly is the perfect spot for your business accommodation!
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