When you travel on business for an extended stay, or if you need temporary housing during a relocation, you have a number of Corporate Lodging options available — for example, extended stay hotels or Airbnb. However, many relocation experts recommend corporate lodging as a safer, more affordable alternative for extended stays.
Why choose corporate lodging? Working with a certified corporate housing provider enables you to rent a clean, comfortable furnished apartment with the comforts of home, giving you greater peace of mind whatever your reason for traveling. Let’s explore some of the reasons why you might want to choose corporate lodging over other temporary housing options.
Corporate Lodging Is More Affordable than Hotels
The cost of a hotel stay can add up quickly, even in extended stay properties, generally because you’re paying for extra conveniences and amenities you don’t need and will probably never use. Corporate housing is much more affordable, in part because you’re not paying for those amenities. For less than the cost of a small hotel room, the corporate lodging option provides you with an actual furnished apartment with fully equipped kitchen and the comforts of home. (Plus, you often benefit from the additional amenities of the apartment community where you’re staying.)
Corporate Lodging Is Safer than Hotels
Even with added security measures, thieves like to frequent hotels looking for careless travelers to prey upon — not to mention hotel staff can access your room whenever they wish. In addition, with different people staying in the rooms every night, sanitation is an ongoing challenge. Corporate lodging is typically safer in these regards because your apartment is clean, private and affords limited access — plus, predators aren’t looking for you there.
A Better Option for Travelers with Pets
If you bring a pet on an extended stay, you have a number of additional challenges. Many hotels are not pet-friendly, and those that are may charge extra for the privilege — not to mention the risk of flea or tick infestations from pets who have been in the room before you. A kennel typically isn’t a good option, either, because many pets become ill or deal with separation anxiety when left in a kennel for long periods of time. Corporate lodging provides an ideal alternative for pet owners because your pet gets to stay with you in a homelike environment, following a similar routine to what they do when you are home.
Greater Benefits for Companies
If you are a business providing temporary housing for one or more of your employees, working with a corporate housing partner offers a wide range of advantages over booking multiple hotel rooms. Not only do your employees benefit from more comfortable lodging, but your task becomes much less stressful when you have a local agent handling the details for you. In addition, you may also enjoy some added tax benefits by working with a corporate lodging provider.
These are just a few of the reasons why you should consider corporate lodging over hotels for extended stays. If you need short-term housing in Atlanta or Jacksonville, we can help. Call TP Corporate Lodging today at 800.428.9997.