In every company, there’s an unwritten rule: the boss must
be happy. This applies both to greater corporate objectives like achieving
sales targets, to small details like making sure that he gets the most
comfortable accommodations during his next business trip. If he hates the
accommodations, or has a hard time getting around, or worst of all, can’t get a
decent night’s sleep, he’ll chew out the HR personnel or secretary who arranged
it: “if you can’t get a simple business trip right, how can I trust you to
manage bigger things?”
However, your boss’ comfort is not the only factor. You have
to consider the costs, and the need to spend as efficiently as possible, given
the budget. Is there such a thing as
affordable luxury? This survival can help you manage all the aspects of finding
accommodations for your boss.
Think beyond hotels
Hotels have a reputation for providing comfort, convenience
and luxury. However, their sheer size and cost of maintaining that staff and
their facilities require them to charge high rates for a single night’s stay.
Larger hotel chains will also jack up the price tag simply because they are
well-known. Visitors are not paying for quality, but the name.
Business apartments, being smaller, can offer similar
comforts and amenities at a much better price. People may think that because
they are cheaper, they are not as good—but that is simply not true.
Establishments like Boutique London Lets follow the hotel standards of
beautiful furnishings, friendly service, and convenient locations. Instead of
looking at the name of the hotel chain, consider the individual offerings that
you will get for what you are paying for.
Check the location
First of all, the location must be convenient. Your boss
will be meeting clients, checking locations, and dealing with a lot of
contracts and papers. His time is gold, and he does not want to waste it stuck
in traffic, waiting for a cab, or navigating a complicated commute. Pick a
central location that has easy access to public transportation and major city
activities. For example, Boutique London Lets has many different locations
(Southwark, Vauxhall, South Bank, Dockland.
Kennington, West End. Tower Bridge,
Westminster, Waterloo,
City of London)
so you can find one that’s closest to his place of business transactions.
Second of all, the location must be safe. This is crucial
for tourists who already feel out-of-sorts in an unfamiliar environment--they
don’t need the additional anxiety of worrying if there’s a mugger waiting for
him in that dark alley!
Look at the ambience
The first factor is the interiors. The room should be clean
and tastefully decorated. The furniture and the layout should show good taste,
and ideally should have a relaxing quality that can help your boss unwind after
a long day. Boutique London Lets has a predominantly white colour scheme that
exudes crisp modern elegance. Large windows let in lots of sun--which can help
boost the mood--and little details, like the big bed and huge pillows help
promote a restful night’s sleep.
The next factor is the location. Boutique London Lets is
located in tranquil areas of the city, and becomes a sanctuary for a tired
traveler at the end of a stressful day.
The third factor is the size of the hotel. Large hotels can
feel crowded and clinical—you really feel that you are one among hundreds of
guests. Smaller establishments such as Boutique London Lets offer the closest
thing to a cosy home that you can get while being in a foreign country.
Check the amenities
Boutique London Lets apartments
have the exact amenities of a hotel suite, but at a fraction of the cost. It
has spacious living/dining areas, complete with a balcony, and a dining table
for six people. The living area has two sofas, and an entertainment system that
includes a TV, a DVD player, and a CD player. This is exactly what one will
find in a hotel suite, but at a fraction of the cost.
Boutique London Lets also has something you can’t find in
any suite: a working kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped, and includes a
hob/oven, a microwave and a kettle. Crockery and cutlery are also provided.
There is even a washing machine, so that guests do not have
to pay exorbitant hotel rates for laundry services.
Anticipate what he
needs everyday
Imagine what your boss may look for in the course of his
business day. Chances are, he’ll want to check his email--is the internet
access strong? Boutique London Lets has complimentary
high-speed wireless broadband internet, and telephones are available on a cost
basis. The rooms are also quite large, so he may choose to hold meetings in the
room. He’ll never be afraid that he and the company are paying for his staff
member’s personal use of the Internet
Another detail that people often overlook is the cleaners. He’ll
also need to wash his clothes or the dishes. Will it be easy for him to get
detergent? Will he be given a washing
machine or does he need to walk a long way down the street to bring his dirty
clothes to the Laundromat? Boutique London Lets provides business travelers
with towels, bedding, basic toiletries, dishwasher and soaps, and washing
machine.
Guard the cost
After all, your boss would like to protect his budget, and
will see if he can cut corners. And your boss will be happy to hear that he
gets a lot of values for his money: Boutique
London Lets’ two-bedroom suites are four times larger than a hotel room and
cost far lower than a hotel suite. That
means your boss gets full benefits at a very pocket-friendly price.
Consider the service
Big hotels have a huge staff, but even if they are friendly,
your boss will simply be one of many guests. Service apartments give more
personalised service. For example, Boutique London Lets has an in house manager
whose sole role is to attend to the concerns of business guests. She provides
personalised booking assistance, ensuring your corporate bookings and
associated requirements.
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