You’re traveling to another city on business, and your company needs you to stay on for a few weeks, or even a few months. You can’t bear idea of staying cooped up in a hotel for that length of time, let alone consider the high cost. Extended stay hotels aren’t much better, and finding a furnished place through a marketplace platform like Airbnb can be unpredictable at best. So what is the best hotel alternative for business travelers?
One of the best alternatives is to rent short-term dedicated corporate housing in the form of a fully-furnished apartment, preferably through a service like TP Corporate Lodging. Here are a few reasons why this may be the most advantageous choice.
They feel more like home
Hotels are fine for several days at a time, but even suite hotels and extended stay studios can feel cramped after awhile. Corporate apartments come in 1, 2 or 3-bedroom units, allowing you more living space and the feeling of a “home away from home,” so you are better able to relax and decompress at the end of a long day. There are even pet-friendly accommodations available, which means you don’t need to leave Fido behind.
They’re move-in ready
Corporate housing is fully furnished, and your agency can provide any additional furnishings or amenities you need for your stay. “Fully furnished” doesn’t just mean furniture; it means a welcoming décor, a kitchen fully equipped with appliances, dishes and cooking utensils, a vacuum cleaner, linens — everything you would normally keep around at home. This means you don’t have to make multiple trips to the store when you get there; everything you need is already in the apartment, or it will be provided on request.
You can stay near where you work
Corporate apartments are strategically situated near some of the most popular commercial hubs in town, so it’s easier to get a place to live near where you work, greatly reducing or eliminating your commute. (Of course, if you’re working in a beach town and you don’t want to be near work, you can arrange corporate housing near the resorts, as well.)
You don’t have to pay for what you’re not using
Much of the cost of hotels comes from a wide range of amenities that most guests don’t even use. While it’s great to have room service, a fitness center and a day spa on site, if you don’t avail yourself of these services, why pay for them? With corporate housing, the cost goes toward things you’re actually use.
They’re more affordable overall
Corporate housing is surprisingly affordable — in fact, a fully furnished apartment consistently costs less per month than a hotel or vacation rental. For extended stays, this presents an excellent alternative to paying premium rates for weeks at a hotel.
If your business ventures bring you to Atlanta, Georgia or Jacksonville, Florida, TP Corporate Lodging can set you up in a comfortable, fully-furnished 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in a strategic location, for a fraction of the cost of a hotel. Give us a try, and we believe you’ll concur that furnished corporate housing is the best hotel alternative for business travelers. For more information, call us today at 800-428-9997.