Southampton has a proud naval history and is synonymous with all things maritime. It is one Britain’s main ports, along with Liverpool and Bristol and has the accolade of the Cruise Capital of Europe. Southampton also has a thriving cultural scene with one of the largest collections of museums and galleries outside of London and it also boasts some of the region’s best theatres, venues and concert halls.

If you looking to travel to Southampton in April to take part in any of the numerous activities or events to commemorate the 100 year anniversary, then you will be looking to get some Southampton accommodation for your stay. Rather than looking at the traditional and boring usual hotel options, why not look at booking yourself a serviced apartment in Southampton? With serviced apartment you get the use of a fully furnished, modern apartment to stay in which is fully self-catering. So you can get that home-from-home feel while you are out commemorating the memory of the sinking of the Titanic.

Ocean Village Marina is located on the area that used to be a section of the Eastern Docks. After years of standing derelict, in January 1986 these rundown warehouses and sheds were demolished and the site prepared for the construction for torn down to make way for a new £75 million project aimed at revitalising the area. There were a few problems in the early years, however now the area is really starting to see the benefits of the investment. Massive firms such as HSBC, Barclays and PricewaterhouseCooper have their regional offices in the area.

The marina itself has space for close to 400 marine vehicles and the basin, formerly used for commercial ships, is deep enough to offer mooring facilities for tall ships and large yachts. The Marina has also become famous for hosting the start and/or finish of large international yacht races, as well as being one of the venues for the Southampton Boat Show which takes place around September.

With plenty of offices in the area, as well as leisure facilities, many people are looking for accommodation in Southampton around the Marina. There is an abundance of Southampton serviced apartments in the area as many of the modern, new residential developments have been bought by serviced apartment operators. If you are looking to book some accommodation in Southampton for the Ocean Village Marina, then you should definitely look into booking a serviced apartment in Southampton for your stay.

South Pacific is a Lincoln Centre Theatre production which reinvents Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s classic. For the last few years the show has enchanted audiences on Broadway and London’s West End, selling out venues and receiving huge critical acclaim. With a full live orchestra of over 49, the production will be arriving in Southampton at the Mayflower for a strictly limited time, so make sure you make the most of it while it’s showing in town. It’s directed by Bartlett Sher, a winner of the Tony Award for Best Director and the play features a very strong cast, including Matthew Cammelle, Samantha Womack, Alex Ferns and Daniel Koek. To some it is considered one of the best musicals ever written, with classic tunes such as Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair and There Is Nothin’ Like a Dame.

If that has whet your appetite, then get yourself down to Southampton and book some tickets for at the Mayflower. If you are travelling down and are looking for somewhere to stay in Southampton, then instead of looking to book the usual hotel options, why not try looking at some Southampton serviced apartments? With a serviced apartment you get much space than the 4 walls of a hotel room and the flexibility of having your own kitchen to use. No longer will you be stuck with expensive restaurants or often questionable hotel food!

If you need somewhere for your staff to stay while they’re in town, corporate accommodation around Southampton doesn’t have to mean expensive hotel bills. Serviced apartments offer a reliable alternative, and far more space than even a large hotel room can.

Serviced apartments offer the perfect compromise between self-catering accommodation and a hotel. They provide the ideal blend of freedom and flexibility and hotel perks from hairdryers to tea and coffee and Broadband connections. You’ll find the beds made up with fresh linen and won’t have to worry about cleaning the place. And, with a fully equipped kitchen, employees can eat what and when they like, while their employer saves money on costly restaurant bills.

At Serviced City Pads, we offer superb quality corporate accommodation across Southampton, whether you want to be in a listed building in the docklands area, the city centre or the Ocean Village Marina.

Our apartments sleep up to four people, and are graded good, better or best – equivalent to a three, four or five star hotel accommodation respectively.

We can offer you monthly invoicing arrangements, and are always happy to negotiate weekly or monthly discounts for longer stays. There are no hidden extras, and it’s so easy to view our corporate accommodation in Southampton online.

Find out how we can save you money on corporate accommodation in Southampton – we’re currently offering free nights on some of our apartments.