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Serviced apartments are a firm favourite with international and local travelers who want more independence and freedom. However, not all apartments are created equal. These days a serviced apartment needs to offer facilities to rival a hotel to remotely qualify as luxurious and desirable accommodation. Here are a few considerations to look for when searching for best serviced apartments in London.

 

Location, Location

When planning a trip, the most important thing that most travelers consider usually needs to be finding the best location to see and doing everything you want to. This is even more important in a large, sprawling city such as London. Do your research on how close the apartment is to the attractions on your list, how close public transport is, and if you’re in town for work, consider how close to the office or client you need to be. Weigh up what’s most important to you and make your decision on your ideal apartment location from there.

 

Get Your Amenities On

As previously mentioned, many travelers want the next step up in amenities from their serviced apartment to elevate their travelling experience. Perhaps a gym or access to a pool is a must. Perhaps a restaurant, café, or bar onsite is a deal breaker too. Perhaps the ease of food delivery is vital to life and limb. Whatever the case, there are apartments or aparthotels in London that offer all these services and more with a cherry on top if you ask nicely, so shop around until you find the perfect space with all the things you will need for a comfortable stay. Comfort in your accommodation will make long days of exploring that much more memorable.

 

What’s in a Serviced Apartment?

Modern serviced apartments are now required to offer high-quality living spaces that mirror everything you could want in a home – even a temporary one. A great and luxurious serviced apartment must provide a fully equipped kitchen, a relaxing living space, and a comfortable bedroom. The apartment must include a fridge, cooking appliances, crockery, cutlery, washing-up facilities, and more. Finally, the décor should add to the ambience and tranquility of the space, whether it’s styled vintage or contemporary. Does the accommodation you’re looking at offer all of that?

 

Take It to the Bedroom

The final vital requirement for selecting an apartment is a good night’s sleep. That means quality bedding and a comfortable mattress. If you don’t sleep, you’re not happy, you won’t enjoy your time away, and grumpy people leave bad reviews. Don’t be that person – it’s horrible. Avoid all the drama by checking out the apartment sleeping offerings before you book to be sure you’ll get a good night’s sleep.

 

Discover NATIVE

When you want an apartment with all the good stuff we’ve listed and more, check out Native Aparthotels across a variety of London locations, including Mayfair, Bankside, Fenchurch, and Hyde Park. Each location offers apartments with every hotel amenities you can want, including breakfast in bed. Why settle when you can go Native?

There are many reasons to plan an escape to Manchester with its laid-back vibe. With a rich artistic, historical, and cultural legacy around the city, plus its many entertainment, nightlife and shopping options, a city visit is a must. However, deciding where to stay on your adventure can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially as Manchester is a busy and happening city which can also feel full of endless accommodation options. Native ApartHotel is a well-known institution in Manchester, set above the Ducie Street Warehouse, that is perfect for any city-stay, and we have a few reasons it could be just the ticket for you.

 

ApartHotels Have It All

If you’re wondering what an ApartHotel is, you’re not alone. It’s what it says on the tin – a hotel full of apartments. Each space has its own living room, kitchen, and work area for when you want to stay in, cook for yourself, or rest. Our space is for anyone who wants to explore Manchester while staying in stylish accommodation that doesn’t scrimp on luxe elements.

 

Enjoy the Amenities of a Hotel

Each apartment is fully equipped for when you want to stay in, however, each also includes the amenities of a boutique hotel (room service, anyone?) for exceptional comfort. Add to that a daily cleaning service, breakfast, and venues below to work, party, or play in, and you start to see why Native is so popular.

 

Central to the Fun

Native Manchester is home to 161 luxury serviced hotel apartments plus penthouses above the Grade II listed Ducie Street Warehouse. All are aesthetically beautiful inside and out while, best of all – being centrally located. Only two minutes from Manchester Piccadilly and five minutes from local tram stops, including the Northern Quarter and Manchester city centre.

 

Enjoy Everything You Need Onsite

Native Manchester has everything you need in one place, a dedicated underground parking for those who drive, and an all-day deli service for coffee and snacks. In addition, our fabulous restaurant and bar serve food and drink, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and our ever-popular brunch. Any of these can be taken in the lounge or on the outdoor terrace in fine weather. There is even a florist onsite for special occasions too.

 

In-House Events

Then, there are the events and entertainment held onsite. From an in-house Cinema with a 36-seats, musical nights showcasing local Manchester talent, Disco Brunches with bottomless drinks, Spoken Word events, Workshops and much more, you’ll be sure to find an event to suit you. Visit the Ducie Street website for more information on what’s up next at Native Manchester.

 

Discover NATIVE Manchester

With a Winner of The Sunday Times Best Hotel, North of England 2019, you can rest assured that we make it our business to ensure you enjoy your stay. Discover other Native ApartHotel locations, including Mayfair, Bankside, Fenchurch, and Hyde Park, with Scottish Native places, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Deciding where to stay on your next city adventure can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Sometimes asking yourself ‘Should I Stay in a Serviced Apartment or a Hotel in Manchester?’. Then Manchester is a busy and happening city which means it can also feel it’s full of endless accommodation options to choose from. Therefore, it’s essential to consider the best accommodation style for you and your travelling companions – whether they be friends or family – before you start your search. For many, the choice comes down to style – do you want the amenities and service that a hotel offers – think restaurant, room service, and daily cleaning. Or do you want the complete freedom, and often the extra space, that comes with an apartment? If both sound appealing, why choose one or the other when you can have both? Discover Native Manchester Apart-Hotel.

 

Get the Best of Both Worlds with a Native Apart-Hotel

We help guests plug into the heartbeat of Manchester in any way that suits them. Our spaces are for those chasing a party or those who want to relax, curious families with children, remote workers who need great wifi and coffee, and everyone in between. Native Manchester is the perfect place for freedom, space, and facilities that come with an apartment fused with the service of a boutique hotel. Think extra living space and flexibility with the addition of a fantastic restaurant right below! The 162 luxury serviced hotel apartments plus penthouses above the Grade II listed Ducie Street Warehouse are beautifully designed and appointed inside and out with space to relax or let loose and party. The city-central location means you are close to everything, plus it’s only minutes to transport links with only a two-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly, five minutes from local tram stops, or a stroll to the Northern Quarter and Manchester city centre. There is also underground guest car parking for those driving.

 

What’s Onsite?

Downstairs the Ducie Street Warehouse includes a gourmet restaurant serving delicious food and drinks, including Sunday lunches and weekend brunches – events that can consist of Yoga, Disco, or bottomless beverages, depending on the occasion. Ducie also proudly hosts events and celebrations to suit Native guests’ needs. There is space to relax in the lounge bar or soak up the summer sun on the outdoor terrace while enjoying a cocktail overlooking the canals. There is also a gym, a selection of shops, and a cafe serving takeaway treats and great coffee. What more could you want? Oh, that’s right – we have a Winner of The Sunday Times Best Hotel, North of England 2019, so you can rest assured that you are truly staying at an award-winning venue.

 

NATIVE Beyond Manchester

Book your Native Manchester stay to discover what the fuss is about or discover more Native Apart Hotel locations, including Mayfair, Bankside, Fenchurch, and Hyde Park, with Scottish Native places including Edinburgh and Glasgow. Of course, there are many more in between but rest assured, all establishments offer the same luxury apart-hotel facilities and service.

There are many great places to see around the UK, and Manchester is undoubtedly at the top of the list for a vibrant city break. There are museums for science, natural history, culture, and antiquities, and art galleries with famous and well-known names from the past and present, showcasing various artistic points of view. Then there is the unsurpassed food and drink scene that Manchester is known for, including fine dining, indie cafe-bars, and even beer micro-breweries, which provide flavours for every palette. Shopping is also a colossal pull – you can go from uncovering vintage treasures from clothing to records in the Northern Quarter, hunt for bargains on the high street or splash your cash on luxury goods in designer shops and department stores.

 

Then there is the nightlife, with clubbing institutions like The Warehouse Project bringing some of the biggest names to the city. If hipster bars are more your fancy, try the Northern Quarter, or pursue the glitz and glamour Spinningfields is known for. Then Canal Street is always alive, being home to one of the most enthusiastic gay club areas in Europe.

 

Music is huge in Manchester, and with a local legacy that includes Oasis, Joy Division, The Smiths and many more, it’s hardly surprising people still flock to the city for concerts at many venues, including Manchester Arena, one of the largest indoor music venues in Europe where every big name has taken to the stage at one time.

 

It’s no wonder Manchester is also a hub for hen parties, stag do’s, birthdays, and any other celebration you can think of – it truly has it all.

 

So when you’re in Manchester, with so much to see and do, where is the best place to stay that’s close to everything but still adds its own party and flair to proceedings? Why not try Native Manchester, part of the Grade II Ducie Street Warehouse.

 

Native Manchester’s Luxury Apart-Hotel

Central, character-filled, and impossibly cool. That’s how past guests have described our Manchester hotel and accommodation. With the freedom of an apartment accompanied by the facilities and services of a boutique hotel while also being centrally located, Native Manchester will make your Manchester visit something special. Onsite in the Ducie Street Warehouse, you’ll find a gourmet restaurant serving something for everyone while also hosting events and celebrations, including the famous Ducie Street Brunch events. There is also an adjoining lounge bar and outdoor terrace to enjoy cocktails while overlooking the canals. Our luxury apartments are for energetic travelers that are chasing the party, inquisitive families who want to keep the kids entertained onsite and beyond, and everyone in between. We help guests truly discover Manchester.

 

Native is National

When planning a getaway around the UK, Native Apart Hotel Places has just what you need. London locations include Mayfair, Bankside, Fenchurch, and Hyde Park, with Scottish Native locations including Edinburgh and Glasgow. You can enjoy any major city with us – peruse our website for details.

There are many reasons to plan a weekend escape to Manchester with its laid-back but artistic sensibilities, history, culture, and much more. Discovering Manchester  city’s jewels can take a long time, but if you can only spare a weekend, there is so much you can see and do in that time. But, of course, your short-stay accommodation location and facilities will play a massive part in your trip. If you’re looking for the fun and freedom of an apartment with the facilities and service of a boutique hotel, check out the city-centre located, Native Manchester. We help guests plug into Manchester through the communities built into and via our Aparthotel and the Ducie street Warehouse below. Our spaces are for energetic travellers looking to party, curious families who want to keep the kids entertained, work trippers who need great wifi and coffee, and everyone in between. 

 

Native Manchester is a Luxury Apart Hotel

If you’re wondering what an Aparthotel is, you’re not alone. It’s basically what it says on the tin – a hotel full of apartments. Each has a living room, kitchen, and space to work, But better than a holiday let as it includes all the benefits of a hotel from breakfast and housekeeping on tap- to venues to work, party and play perfect for any type of events and celebrations.! With a Winner of The Sunday Times Best Hotel, North of England 2019 award under our belt, we know we’re good at what we do.

 

Native Manchester has 161 luxury serviced hotel apartments plus penthouses within the Grade II listed Ducie Street Warehouse, aesthetically beautiful inside and out while also being centrally located. It’s only a two-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly and five minutes from local tram stops, Northern Quarter and Manchester city centre. There is also underground car parking if you prefer to drive.

 

What Else is Onsite?

 

Ducie Warehouse facilities include everything you need all in one place.

Our Famous and Fabulous Restaurant and Bar serve fabulous food and drink, with options including our ever-popular brunch, monthly Disco Brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails, served in the restaurant, lounge or on the outdoor terrace, the perfect summer option. Plus we offer an all-day deli service for tasty coffee, hot and cold snacks on the go, takeaways, and a wide selection of drinks. 

 

Then, there are our events. From an In-House Cinema complete with a 36-seat cinema, music nights showcasing Manchester talent, Disco Brunches, Spoken Word events, Workshops and much more, you’ll be sure to find an event to suit you at Native Aparthotel Manchester and Ducie Street. For more information on what’s up next, visit our website. 

 

Get NATIVE Around the UK

When planning a weekend getaway or your holidays around the UK, Native Aparthotel  have just what you need. London locations include Mayfair, Bankside, Fenchurch, and Hyde Park, with Scottish Native locations including Edinburgh and Glasgow. Please visit our website for more details on every Native Location or to book your holiday Aparthotel.