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What is a Serviced Apartments?
1.What Is a Serviced Apartment?
In our serviced apartments, you will experience the same convenience and comfort as in a hotel, including guest services from our bilingual staff and room cleaning, sheet and towel changing by our excellent housekeepers.
All rooms are furnished with furniture and household necessities such as tableware and cooking utensils, and utilities, CATV, Internet access, etc. are also included in the rent.
Stay can be from one night to more than one year, and can be contracted to fit your schedule (lifestyle).
When you are looking for a serviced apartment, Extended Stay Finder can help you find the right apartment for you.
2.Difference from rental properties
Features of Serviced Apartments
◆ Common feature
I can cook and do laundry by myself.
I can maintain my own rhythm of life.
◆ No initial cost
Fully furnished with furniture and appliances necessary for living.
No deposit, key money, or broker’s commission required.
Life is possible from the day you move in.
＜Contract period＞
Long-term contracts (yearly) from as little as one night are available.
※Two year contracts are common for rental properties.
＜Furniture & Appliances＞
Bed linens, dishes, cooking utensils, etc. are provided.
※For rental properties, individuals basically provide.
＜Deposit, key money, brokerage fee＞
No deposit or other initial costs required.
※Most rental properties require it.
＜Additional services during your stay＞
House cleaning, fitness gym, breakfast service, etc.
※Usually none for rental properties.
＜Other expenses included in rent＞
Utilities, Internet, CATV, etc.
※Rentals, condominiums, and detached houses require contract and cancellation procedures at your own expense.
3.Advantages and disadvantages of serviced apartments
What you need to know about using a serviced apartment
＜Advantage 1＞Short-term contracts as short as one night are available.
＜Advantage 2＞Comfortable environment from the day you move in.
Comfortable living after check-in even if you are empty-handed.
No additional costs other than rent.
＜Advantage 3＞Quick response in multiple languages.
Concierge and support staff on duty 24 hours a day.
(Varies by facility)
Security system and peace of mind in case of trouble.
＜Disadvantage 1＞Fewer properties.
Fully occupied depending on time of year, area, and property.
＜Disadvantage 2＞More expensive than rental properties.
Long-term stays are less expensive than hotels, but pricing is higher.
＜Disadvantage 3＞Restrictions on bringing in furniture and appliances.
Basically use what is provided.
◆ Points to choose
Market prices vary by property, area, and length of contract, so it is important to make comparisons.
◇ Budget
◇ Location and Convenience
◇ Concierge support available (multilingual)
◇ Fitness gym, business services, restaurant