London is one of those cities that have a ‘pull’ effect on tourists and this usually means that the accommodation rates are quite high. Of late, this has been underwritten by the rise of serviced apartments in London.

These have, to a very large extent, enabled a lot of people to travel and at the same time make sure that their budget is still within limits. This is for the simple reason that serviced apartments in London usually cost far less than a hotel room, with estimates ending up much cheaper than the cost of a single hotel room. It needs no specialist to realise that with up to four bedrooms, serviced apartments in London are far cheaper and more convinient.

What to avoid

If you want to stay in accommodation in London, you should know that there are many options available and the best way of making a wise choice is to do it through specialists such as Serviced City Pads.

This is necessary. Unlike with the hotel industry there is no objective grading system for luxury serviced apartments in London. This means that you have to research thoroughly before you make a commitment to where you would like to stay in London.

This is one way through which you will be able to avoid the pitfalls which come with making such important decisions and it is a guarantee to enjoying the holiday or staying in a serviced apartment in London.

It may sound rather monotonous to say that it is still possible to be home away from home. This is a statement that is now hackneyed and for most people it has lost its meaning as it has been clichéd. However, it is still possible to separate the grain from the chaff if one looked at that statement in the context of serviced apartments in London.

These have, to a greater extent, managed to extend the comfort you usually have when at home to the various serviced apartments in London. The comfort comes in a number of ways. One way you enjoy this comfort is that you do not have to go out of your way, trying to locate the apartments in London that are close to the area you will be based. This is taken care of by Serviced City Pads which links you with the various luxury serviced apartments in London.

What to expect

When you have made a decision to take luxury hotels in London, it is important that you also put yourself in the picture so that you know what to take and what not to take. This is important because these are a very recent trend and unlike with the traditional places where people stay, you have to know the modus operandi.

There are some basic expectations and these are across the board, be it they are for a lower rung apartment or that upmarket one. In most cases, they are fully furnished and they do have multiple bedrooms for a price equivalent to one hotel room

When you rent luxury serviced apartments in London’s Dolphin Square, you are staying in what has been called a ‘Bourgeois Council Estate’ for the privileged few. In the past judges, politicians and civil servants stayed there at highly-preferential rates. MPs’ expense claims, it seems, are nothing new – they’ve been a part of political life since the hungry 1930s.

Dolphin Square was built between 1935 and 1937, but fits in with Pimlico’s earlier architecture seamlessly. Designed as private apartments in London, at the time of building it was the largest self-contained block of flats in Europe, and the template for many post-war municipal developments – although there the similarity ends.

In his 1935 book, “Dolphin Square,” A. P. Herbert described it as “a city of 1,250 flats, each enjoying [both] the advantages of [a] separate house and … big communal dwelling place.” He penned the crass observation that, since Dolphin Square residents were provided with a restaurant, the wives would not have enough to do! “A little drudgery is good for wives, perhaps. The Dolphin lady may be spoiled.”

Certainly, those renting luxury serviced apartments in London’s Dolphin Square today will be spoiled. Now, as then, the estate boasts every luxury with a swimming pool, hotel, restaurant, gym, tennis court, croquet lawn and shopping arcade. Hell-raising actor Peter Finch and Christine Keeler both stayed here. The serviced apartments in London you rent today, may have housed Prime Minister Harold Wilson or Princess Anne.

There are many good reasons for staying at Dolphin Square, when thinking of renting luxury serviced apartments in London, from us at Serviced City Pads.

When people book serviced apartments in London by Commercial road, they don’t often think of it in historical terms. To them, it’s an important link between the City on the West Bank, and Canary Wharf on the East.

Yet serviced apartments in London by the East End cover thousands of years of history. The Commercial Road that is today lined with serviced apartments and London business premises, once echoed to the boots of Roman legions as they stomped out of the gates of Londinium, onward to other cities captured in the Roman conquest.

Our serviced apartments in London by Commercial Road are between two busy tube stations – Aldgate East and Limehouse. Today, they are just names on a businessman’s calendar, but the history behind them is of interest. You can discover it by hiring some of our cheap hotels in London.

Commercial Road was laid by the East India Company in the early 19th Century; its name relating to the road’s importance to the newly built Docklands District. By then, the city gate had gone – congestion on the A13 is nothing new, and Aldgate was a major impediment to traffic!

Commercial Road was originally the Roman road from London to Colchester. Then, Aldgate was the unnamed Easternmost gate of London Wall, where Duke’s Place is now situated. In the 11th Century it was rebuilt, and given the name Ale-gate. The luxury serviced apartments in London by Limehouse station, which we at Serviced City Pads rent out, have a similarly engaging history. The lime houses, or kilns in this area were owned by the large potteries serving the docks, but there are references to Les Lymhostes as far back as1356.

When people rent serviced apartments in London for business, they often search for those nearest to the City. For this reason, Commercial Road is a popular choice for accommodation in London. Just 2 miles in length, it offers a direct link to both the City and Canary Wharf – both of which buzz with financial activity, day and night.

Renting luxury serviced apartments in London’s Commercial Road is the only way to effectively plan your business stay. After all, where would you rather discuss important Forex transfers – in your own home, or in a hotel room? Renting serviced apartments in London gives you all the security and comforts of home, with the luxury and facilities of a top business hotel.

An important link between London’s prime business districts, Commercial Road is in the borough of Tower Hamlets, on the A13. Being close to Liverpool Street railway station and several tube lines, it’s not a problem if you don’t want to drive. At Serviced City Pads, we understand the priority business users place on local bus and rail networks and always ensure our serviced apartments in London are within easy reach of transport links.

The area has an ancient and fascinating past. Aldgate was originally the easternmost gateway of London Wall, the Roman fortification around the City of Londinium that was redeveloped in the medieval period and practically unaltered until the 18th Century. When booking into serviced apartments in London today, it’s a sobering thought that the City’s commercial and financial status was nearly as important 2,000 years ago.

London is a year-round magnet that never stops humming. Whether for business or pleasure, people constantly pour in and out of the capital. Most go away with favourable images of the city. Whether they are there for a conference or a sight-seeing trip, they can hardly fail to be wowed by London’s high-tech business centres, shopping areas, restaurants and nightlife.

The same cannot be said, unfortunately, of hotels in London. Unless you’re a millionaire then you are probably going to be disappointed. The rules of hotels in London seem to be, “You get what you pay for,” and what you get for the same price you’d pay for serviced apartments in London in the same area – isn’t much. The budget needed for, say, four business delegates to stay in luxury serviced apartments in London’s City Reach, is minimal when compared to the equivalent hotel accommodation.

Like any big city, London can be an expensive place to stay. People expect this. Just as they expect that, by sticking to a 3-star budget they have to expect box-sized rooms, cold cooked breakfasts and evening meals that look – and taste – as if they were served up last Wednesday. A large number of people booking in at budget hotels ultimately end up eating out. Those staying in up-market hotel accommodation in London eat in – but at a price.

This is why luxury serviced apartments in London win every time. We at Serviced City Pads have accommodation in London’s most prosperous business districts and in the most visited tourist areas.

London Fashion Week is coming soon, with the provisional dates set between 19th and 24th February 2010. The events main sponsor is Canon, with other sponsors of the event including Blackberry, British Airways, Topshop and Coutts bank. This is a show that is becoming more important every year after spending so long in the shadows cast by Milan, Paris and New York. 

Some of the worlds most famous fashion desingers and brands will be showing off their latest collections, including Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, Mulberry and Vivienne Westwood. The exhibitions will cover Ready to wear collections, belts / jewellery and handbags and couture, so plenty of variation to satisfy the thirst of London’s fashionistas.

The majority of the London Fashion Week 2010 exhibitions will be held at Somerset House whilst there are also some exhibitions taking place at 180 The Strand which is located just moments away in the heart of Central London. You can register now to receive the Catwalk schedule.

If you are planning to stay in London during Fashion Week, have you considered staying in Central London serviced apartment? Serviced City Pads, a leading booking company for serviced apartments around the UK, has a large choice of serviced apartments that would be ideal for a week long stay in London. Hotels in London are traditionally expensive and don’t offer a great deal of space., whereas an apartment offers considerably more space than a hotel room. If you are staying in London for a week, do you really want to be stuck living between four walls? If you book a London serviced apartment you will be able to stretch out and relax in the spacious living area. You will also have the benefit of a fully fitted, modern kitchen that will allow you prepare your own food as you require, as opposed to having to having little choice on a hotel menu. You can also come and go as you please without the formalities that come with staying in a hotel. An apartment is an alternative that is much more like a home from home, having the benefits of a hotel along with the creature comforts of home. You will probably find yourself saving money, especially if you share a 2 bedroom London serviced apartment.

Our serviced apartments in London are located across the city and many are within walking distance of Somerset House. We also understand that you might want something in other areas of Central London, and if that is the case, then just give us a all on 0844 335 8866 and we will be delighted to find you the right serviced apartment for your London visit.  

Contact Serviced City Pads and we will be delighted to offer you our knowledge of London life and what else you might want to do during your stay. London is a fantastic city with so much to do and you should take full advantage of everything that the Capital City has to offer it’s visitor.