What does all bills included mean
All inclusive Serviced apartments in London include all utility bills such as water, gas, electricity, internet and TV license. They also include council taxes (local taxation for domestic residences)
What is included in a furnished apartment
A fully furnished serviced apartment in London includes a comfortable living area, dining space, a fully equipped kitchen with appliances and cookware, a bedroom with bed linen and cupboards, a bathroom with towels and a washing machine (either within the apartment or on-site).
How much do furnished apartments in London with bills included cost
On average you can expect to pay for a Studio from £50 per night (£350 per week) for 2 guests, for a 1 Bedroom Apartment from £90 per night (£630 per week) for 2 guests, for a 2 Bedroom Apartment from £120 per night (£840 per week) for 4 guests and for a 3 Bedroom Apartment from £200 per night (£1400 per week) for 6 guests.
Keep in mind, the price you pay for a stay in an all inclusive furnished apartment in London depends on the type of property, location, time of the year and standard of services and amenities available.
What to check when booking furnished apartments in London
Check the size of the apartment
Furnished apartments are more spacious than hotel rooms but it is advisable to check the size and if possible the floorplan of the apartment before confirming so that you know what to expect.
Is there air-conditioning
All furnished apartments in London and across the UK will have heating however they do not usually have air-conditioning unless they have been recently refurbished or part of a new modern development.
So if you are booking in the warmer months (May - September) you may want to consider paying more for a serviced apartment with air-conditioning.
Some apartments offer in-room or comfort cooling which is similar to air-conditioning.
Facilities & services
Furnished all inclusive apartments in London offer different facilities and services on-site so it is always advisable to check the timings or charges for any specific facilities you wish to use.
E.g Reception desks may only be available during the day, Car parking may incur additional charges and limited to one space depending on availability, Gymnasiums may require you to pay an induction fee. There may not be any provision for luggage rooms.
Occupancy and extra beds
For health and safety, professionally managed furnished apartments do not permit more than a maximan number of guests based on the size of the apartment.
Even the number of extra beds (sofa bed or rollaway beds) and baby cots may be restricted based on space for the safety of guests.
Check-in and Check-out timings
You must make yourself familiar with the check-in and check-out timings and procedures as these may vary depending on the apartment building and management.
Check-in timings are often between 2pm and 4pm in the afternoon and Check-out timings are often between 10am and 12noon. You can request for early check-in or late check-out but these may incur additional charges or require to book an additional night.
How frequent is houskeeping
Housekeeping and cleaning services vary from daily to weekly and may not be available on weekends and bank holidays.
Key collection
You should also check where you would need to collect your keys from.
i.e If there is a 24 hour reception? If you need to arrange a meet and greet service ? or If you need to self check-in using a keycode to access the keys from a keysafe at the property.
Bed sizes
Bed sizes are not standardised in furnished apartments in London and vary from Small Double beds (120cms x 190cms) to Super King size beds (180 cms x 200 cms)
In some apartments, King size beds come with a zip link connection allowing them to be split into twin beds if required.
The size of extra beds also varies, so check before booking.
See our bed guide here.
Lifts
Are there lifts in the building? It is not uncommon for apartments situated in more tradtional buildings to not have access to a lift (due to the nature of the construction).
If you are booking an apartment with no lift you should be comfortable climbing the stairs (with your luggage).
