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Native’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

A change of plan

We want you to have full peace of mind when booking with us, which is why we offer cancellable options for guests that are staying with us in the coming months. For those that have already booked and would like to cancel, please contact enquiries@nativeplaces.com.

In most cases we’re happy to offer more flexible cancellation policies for new bookings or extensions to current bookings as we understand there is a higher level of uncertainty during these times.

If you have any concerns about existing bookings, or imminent trips ahead just get in touch as we have many solutions to assist with current concerns.

Support

We know this is a concerning and unsettling time for all and we are doing all we can to keep both staff and guests safe. We ask for patience and kindness whilst we navigate this. If you are unwell, please do not travel. We have established that none of our employees have been to any of the affected areas or current areas of concern – and none are due to travel to these regions in the foreseeable future. We also do not use any products that originate from high risk areas and our focus on sustainability means we primarily source locally and regionally.

Staying with us

If you’re already staying with Native, you will have seen the precautions we are putting in place. Whilst having an apartment with full facilities does allow for minimal contact in public areas, we also provide cleaning detergents and equipment within your apartment to help protect you and we can provide more should you require. We do encourage our guests to monitor advice from the UK Government and to ensure you’re washing hands properly and regularly.

Key contact details

Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any queries. If you are staying with us and have any queries, please contact us via the numbers below:

General Enquiries: Call +44 (0)207 313 3886 or email us enquiries@nativeplaces.com

Native Aparthotels: Text us on +44 (0)777 184 6130 or call us +44 (0)207 313 3886

Native Bankside: Text us on +44 (0)738 429 7328 or call us +44 (0)207 313 5867

Native Glasgow: Text us on +44 (0)738 434 1573 or call us +44 (0)141 288 7730

Native Hyde Park: Text us on +44 (0)750 357 0608 or call us +44 (0) 203 111 1764

Native Manchester: Text us on +44 (0)755 798 5951 or call us +44 (0)161 503 9551

Native Monument: Text us on +44 (0)749 302 2987 or call us +44 (0) 203 111 1774

 

If you have any further questions then please visit our FAQs page. For the latest health and travel advice from the UK government please visit their website here.

What are Aparthotels and Serviced Apartments?

Along with aparthotels, you may also have heard of residential hotels, where people usually stay for months.

As for Native, we’re prefer to call ourselves aparthotels. When you stay with Native, you don’t just get award winning design, central locations or stunning architecture, you get comfort, convenience, and everything you need to live.

What is a serviced apartment?

A serviced apartment is a self-contained furnished apartment within a residential building that is professionally managed and available for short or long stays. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and other services that enable guests to live, not just stay.

We set up home in eclectic buildings of all styles, shapes and sizes, from grand Victorian mews houses to vast Mancunian warehouse conversions. Every Native building is unique so you may or may not have an on-site reception team to welcome you and get you checked-in. To offer privacy we offer a weekly clean, rather than a daily clean that’s provided by hotels.

For a kitchen whiz or food lover, it’s ideal. After all, room service has got nothing on shopping at local markets and independent shops, and cooking up a storm in your very own kitchen, which we’ve furnished with everything from coffee cups to corkscrews.

What else can you expect in your serviced apartment? As dishwasher, washer dryer, lounge area, private bathroom, TV, weekly housekeeping and all utilities included in your stay e.g. water and electricity.

If you’re travelling on business, it couldn’t be better. No waiting around for executive lounges to open, paying for Wi-Fi or being interrupted by officious hotel staff when you’re trying to meet a deadline. Instead, you’ve got peace and quiet, free Wi-Fi and space to live, as well as work.

Book your Native stay in London, Glasgow or Manchester.

How to Plan a Stress-Free City Trip with the Kids

Getting there

 

– If flying, try to go red-eye. The best way to neutralise a child on a long-distance flight is if they sleep through it. You can maximise the chances of that happening by booking an overnight one. At the very least, make sure it’s a non-stop flight. The money you save with connecting flights will seem trifling in comparison to the hassle they involve.

– Factor in stops. If you’re reaching your destination by car – or even if you’re not – it’s prudent to allow additional time for bathroom breaks and general stops to allow kids to let off steam. Try to have at least one break every 90 minutes or so.

– Bring snacks. If there’s one thing worse than a bored child trapped inside a car, it’s a bored, hungry child trapped inside a car. Try to keep things healthy with nuts, fruit and grain bars rather than sugary treats, though it’s fine to indulge them if you balance things out later on.

The stay

– Make a home away from home. Rather than a hotel, why not consider a holiday apartment from Native? With your own kitchen, bathroom and living quarters, you can really unwind and make yourself at home, which can be great for pacifying little ones and avoiding disruption to your neighbours.

– Stock up on the essentials. With a kitchen at your disposal, ensure you make full use of it by stocking up at the nearest supermarket on arrival. This avoids having to sneak out in the dead of night to satisfy irrational hunger cravings of a young stomach, as many hotels don’t offer room service after a certain hour.

– Plan ahead. The beauty of a short stay apartment is that you’ll have a fixed address to which you can send vital supplies (nappies, baby food and the suchlike) that are too heavy to carry. Sometimes, sending these ahead can be far cheaper than paying for an extra bag on an aeroplane – not to mention a whole lot easier when it comes to carrying them, as well.

– Orient yourself. Before booking, make sure your accommodation is in an ideal location for sightseeing. If you have a young one with a fragile bladder, you won’t want to keep running back and forth from the beach / theme park / city centre to use the lavatory all the time. Get the local knowledge. Read up on insider tips and tricks for families with young ones before departing, or take advantage of great local knowledge once you arrive. At Native, we’re thoroughly versed in all aspects of the neighbourhoods in which our properties are located and can offer invaluable advice for travellers of all kinds.

– Enjoy your downtime. Looking after little ones is an exhausting job at the best of times, and on holiday it can be even more demanding. With a serviced apartment, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to kick back and relax in front of the TV, recharging those all-important batteries for the next day.

The journey home

 

– Keep something in reserve. A new toy, gadget or game is always good to have in your back pocket for when the little ones start to squirm in their seat and become restless. Budget a new distraction for every hour (it doesn’t have to be big, just new) and you should have a stress-free journey.

– Incorporate a game. One way to keep kids occupied on a long journey is to make a game of it. For example, you could have them compile a checklist of things they need to spot en route (10 buses, 1 plane, 2 police cars, etc) and have them tick things off as and when they see them.

– Technology is your friend. While screen time might generally speaking be a negative thing, it can be a lifesaver during long journeys. Adults can benefit too – download offline maps before you travel to keep your wits about you even when the Wi-Fi is weak.

How to spend Valentine’s weekend in Glasgow

Or tee up an evening of romance (and smutty jokes) by taking your date to Fore Play. A round or two of mini-golf with a side of beer, wine, cocktails and street food, plus ample opportunities to show off your skills on the green.

If you and your date aren’t afraid to disco through the streets of Glasgow to the beat of your own headphones, a Silent Adventure offers an unforgettable way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Grab an inflatable guitar, join your host and take a dancing tour of the city together.

 

The refined and romantic

Start with a stroll. Glasgow is a beautiful place to walk and talk, and its rambling Botanical Gardens offer the perfect backdrop to a walk hand-in-hand. Pause at The Tearooms for lunch – al fresco, if you’re really lucky.

Or snuggle up in a speakeasy and whisper sweet nothings at Wheesht – Scottish for “shhh”. There’s no cocktail menu here – the bartender will find out what you like and then shake up something just for you.

If your date is really special, book a table at The Gannet to experience the very best of Scottish cuisine. Enjoy seasonal produce presented with elegance and flair, as well as wonderful wines and a selection of top-notch single malts to toast the perfect evening.

Book a Valentine’s Day getaway in our boutique hotel in Glasgow.

How to spend Valentine’s weekend in Manchester

For the coupled up or just plain nostalgic, the Valentine’s Soultown Supper at Bierkeller is an immersive dining experience that takes you back to the 60s. Expect glittering costumes, live Motown and soul music, a three course meal and a banging dancefloor.

If a bit of friendly competition is more your style, head to Flight Club for a game or two of feathers. It’s darts, but with a souped up, 21st century spin, in a pub that’s more like a fairground. You have to see it to believe it. There are sharing plates, pizza paddles and signature drinks to be had, including boozy slushies and sharing trophy cocktails.

 

The refined and romantic

Dress to impress and take your date to Cottonopolis for drinks. The carefully curated menu includes beers, wines, spirits and cocktails, as well as flowering teas, sakes and bubbly, all served inside a magnificent Grade II listed building.

If you’re in the mood to wine and dine, try and snag a booth at Gusto. This gorgeously opulent Italian restaurant is both relaxed and romantic and they pull out all the stops for Valentine’s Day. You’ll be enjoying your meal under a canopy of fairy lights and there’ll be a special Pornstar Martini Cheesecake on the menu that’s not to be missed.

Of course, if you’d rather stay closer to home, you could always just nip downstairs to The Restaurant in Ducie Street Warehouse for their Valentine’s Day set menu. There’s nothing more romantic than sharing a sumptuous dinner, and their Chateaubriand and poached pear pavlova are specially made for two. If that doesn’t get you in a romantic mood, nothing will.

Book Valentine’s weekend in Native’s aparthotel in Manchester.

How to spend Valentine’s weekend in London

Rotherhithe’s famous Brunel Museum plays host to Midnight Apothecary, a rooftop cocktail garden atop the Grand Entrance Hall of Brunel’s engineering masterpiece, the Thames Tunnel. Their Valentine’s Night promises exquisite midwinter cocktails (including hot toddies to keep the chill out), great food, live music and a fire to toast your beloved the perfect marshmallow.

Wild West take your fancy? Take someone you fancy to the Moonshine Saloon in East London. The town tailor will dress you on arrival and you can try your hand at a game of cards or dice while avoiding the suspicion of the local sheriff. Book your seat, bring a bottle and settle in for a night of power play, moonshine and illicit cocktail drinking.

 

The refined and romantic

If the weather’s on your side, make your way to Hyde Park for a leisurely stroll by the Serpentine. Wander from sculpture to sculpture, fountain to fountain and stop by one of the cafes for a coffee to walk with before settling down to lunch at nearby Angelus, Sketch or Gymkhana.

If an elegant yet cosy bar is more your style, try Wun’s Tea Room at Bun House in Soho. You’ll be surrounded by deep red drapes and soft lighting – all said to be inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s In The Mood for Love – and plied with cocktails made with China’s national spirit, bajjiu.

For something a little different, take your loved one to Kew Gardens’ Orchids: After Hours to enjoy cocktails and Indonesian food and drink it its legendary hothouse. There’ll also be traditional Indonesian dancing, a cooking demonstration and hundreds of exquisite blooms all around you.

Book a Valentine’s Day escape in Native’s London aparthotels.