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Serviced apartments: It’s a woman’s world, too

Published on July 28th, 2011 in Press Releases, Select Apartments Published by Eugene Roberts

Serviced apartments:  It’s a woman’s world, too

It is sometimes easy to miss the fact that up to 30% of professionals on international assignments now are women.   Well, the French have a saying: “Vive La Difference!” and they’re right – there is another side to serviced apartments, a side that the female business user can appreciate. We are not just talking about [...]

What will the Olympics mean for users of Serviced Apartments?

Published on June 30th, 2011 in Select Apartments Published by Eugene Roberts

Serviced apartments are typically so great for flexibility; you’re in for a while, you can relax into a lifestyle – and towards the end of your stay you can usually have the option to extend. With a knowledgeable, hands-on agent looking after your interests It’s all helped along by great communications. Fantastic. Except that now [...]

Welcome to your Serviced, Flexible, Corporate, Temporary, Short Stay….

Published on June 1st, 2011 in Press Releases, Select Apartments Published by Eugene Roberts

Well, what do YOU call it? I’m the Marketing Director for Select Apartments. At dinner-parties when people ask me what I do, I say that I work in “Property Marketing” and then ask them if they know what a “Serviced Apartment” is. The word “serviced” sounds weird, but you NEED to clarify the word “apartment”, [...]

‘Midnight at the Oasis’ 4-for-3 summer apartment offer

Published on May 25th, 2011 in Press Releases, Select Apartments Published by Eugene Roberts

If you wish to combine a little business with pleasure this summer, then the latest offer from Select Apartment’s worldwide serviced apartment portfolio is just the deal for you.  Bookable through Select Apartments, the Gulf Oasis Hotel Apartments are conveniently located in the heart of Dubai’s e-commerce and media city, yet but a taxi ride [...]

GDS versus EMS, when combined with the personal touch

Published on April 18th, 2011 in Press Releases, Select Apartments Published by Eugene Roberts

Three years ago Select Apartments took a long, hard look at the way that many of its’ competitors were moving towards the greater use of GDS (Global Distribution Systems) to book serviced accommodation.  Instead of ‘falling in’ with a hotel mindset, this independent specialist decided to ‘plough its’ own furrow’ by investing significantly in a [...]

Select Apartments’ 2011 nominated charities at the heart & soul of relaunched rewards scheme

Published on April 7th, 2011 in Press Releases, Select Apartments Published by Eugene Roberts

To coincide with the re-launch of its reward scheme, Select Apartments has nominated two different charities to support throughout 2011.  These are Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation. Members of the Select Living Reward scheme collect points each time they make a booking. Points can be redeemed for widely-accepted Leisure-vouchers or for a [...]

Save money and raise money for Comic Relief 2011

Published on March 16th, 2011 in Press Releases, Select Apartments Published by Eugene Roberts

If you book a serviced apartment through Select Apartments on Friday, 18 March the company will donate £20.00 to Comic Relief 2011 for every booking taken.  At the same time, you could save yourself up to 20% when compared against conventional hotel rates. In addition, Select Apartments’ reward scheme, ‘Select Living’, offers a wide selection [...]

Up Town Girl or Mid Town Man? Select Apartments has it covered

Published on February 28th, 2011 in Press Releases, Select Apartments Published by Eugene Roberts

Not so long ago the serviced apartment choice in London was simple. Either you stayed in the West End or the City. Now there is really broad offering within the WC1 and WC2 postcodes, which has opened up a wealth of options whether you are an ‘up town girl’ or a ‘mid town man’. Small [...]

Spread the word…Evangelist House re-opens after refurb

Published on January 26th, 2011 in Select Apartments Published by Eugene Roberts

With an ideal ‘mid-town’ location between London’s West End and the City, Evangelist House, EC4, re-opens in February 2011 following a complete refurbishment of all its serviced apartments.  The great news to shout about is that rental rates have been pegged through until spring. Boasting remarkably large two and three bedroom apartments, Evangelist House provides [...]

Select Apartments hits a double-century in central London

Published on December 23rd, 2010 in Select Apartments Published by Eugene Roberts

The addition of two new central London developments by serviced accommodation specialist, Select Apartments, brings its’ portfolio to more than 200 properties in the Capital alone.  A further 50 buildings are also available in the greater London area, plus more than 350 across the UK and Ireland and a further 153 worldwide. The latest London [...]