Agents
The nature of serviced apartments mean the booking process can be more involved than booking a hotel. Some serviced apartment operators require a damage or security deposit, and others may want to charge for additional services such as internet and parking. Popularity of extended stay apartments resulted in new online reservation networks designed specifically for apartments. Such online services, offered by Extended Stay Bookers among others, allow guests to book their stay almost as easy as booking a hotel room.
A popular way to overcome these issues is to book through a serviced apartment agent, who makes thousands of reservations for clients every week and can guide the guest through the process. Agents can also use their buying power to negotiate money from the standard nightly rate and/or the inclusion of additional services, such as internet, if they are not included as standard.
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