As a person of means, you have been able to afford the finest of hotels on your sojourns overseas, and you have enjoyed those experiences. However, after a while, you begin to crave the comforts of home, even when on the road.
For those that prefer to cook their own meals occasionally, a couch to stretch out on when watching a late night movie with their partner, or curl up in front of a gas fireplace on a chilly night, a serviced apartment may be a better choice. With a less disorientating experience that hotels can sometimes deliver to their occupants, you can get off to a better start to your day in a serviced apartment, whether you’re headed to a client meeting to seal the deal on a big contract, or you’re just causally exploring one of the great cities of the world at your own pace.
Below, we have found some of the finest luxury serviced apartments for your money, in some of the choicest destinations around the world. Look into booking an extended stay with these providers, and we think you’ll find that you’ll be most pleased with your downtime after an active day spent experiencing the best these locales have to offer.
Palazzo Manfredi, Rome, Italy
Claiming a prime piece of real estate with balcony views of the Colosseum, residents of Palazzo Manfredi will be amply pleased by the view while they consume their nightly drink in full view of one of Italy’s greatest archeological treasures. Inside, this luxurious apartment continues to impress with its highly inspired design, kitchen facilities for those wishing to cook their way into the heart of their lover, and a concierge service that stands ready to deliver on all manners of requests, 24 hours a day.
Oakwood Premier Tokyo Midtown, Tokyo, Japan
Situated at the heart of one of the world’s most modern metropolises, the Oakwood Premier Tokyo Midtown gives you easy access to all the business facilities, tourist attractions and transport infrastructure of Central Tokyo. Tastefully decorated in the minimalist, yet stylish Japanese technique, the serviced apartments create the impression that you are somewhere exotic, while the amenities grant you all the comforts you would expect in a home.
A fully equipped kitchen, including a conventional oven (which are hard to find in Japan) and a dishwasher, will aid you in your culinary ambitions, while a 24 hour supermarket waits below to supply your ideas. Relax at the end of your long day in Japan’s frenetic capital in your bathroom’s drench shower, a brilliant touch that will only make the next day a pleasant one.
AKA Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California, USA
In town to conduct business with the A-list actors/directors/studios of Hollywood, and need a place to stay long-term, while you hash out the details? AKA Beverly Hills is a place you should definitely consider, as it has many touches that will not only make your downtime an appropriate end to your busy day, but will provide an amazing environment for the social side of any business proceedings.
In addition to the usual amenities of exceptional serviced apartments (concierge, kitchen, fireplace, etc), AKA offers a dining service that allows in suite service from Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant Spago, as well as a resident and approved guest firepit, boasting spectacular views of the Hollywood Hills.
Luxury serviced apartments offer a next level experience over the monotony of hotels. When you relax in the comfort of a suite that feels like a home instead of a sterile box for the first time, we think you’ll be inclined to agree with us.
