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A serviced apartment is a furnished flat for short term or long term rental. London serviced apartments are also called corporate housing or extended stay housing. They can range from small efficiency studios to luxury units with one or two bedrooms. Many corporations put up their executives in these flats for extended business trips. Usually there are no hidden costs or reservation fees.

London is huge an sprawling, a very cosmopolitan city that has so many visitors from around the world, that there is a great demand for these serviced flats. The 2012 Olympics will be held there too adding to the demand.

The rental costs are determined by the area of the city. Obviously a flat in Kensington will cost more than in Lewisham. But most of the buildings are within a short walk to most amenities.

Now a short discussion of the advantages of this type of accommodation. The discerning traveler or frequent flyer businessman sometimes get tired of a hotel life style. Small hotel rooms and expensive food does not offer the best travel experience.

It is nicer to have a homelike setting where you can cook, relax, and entertain. And having a living space larger than an average hotel room is preferable.

Other advantages are internet service at not cost an concierge services at most buildings. The flats usually have amenities like gyms, weekly maid service and supermarkets. So in many ways they are just like a hotel, butt they offer more space an comfort.

The yellow pages are full of ads for London serviced apartments, and also the internet has many listings. But since there are so many choices make sure to check them out carefully an make an appointment to visit one, before a final decision is made.