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<p>The hospitality industry in the United Kingdom is one of the largest in the
world. For such a geographically small place, Britain attracts a huge number
of visitors from all over the planet, who are drawn here for a one of two main
reasons: tourism or business. As a result, there are a huge range of hotels
across the board, from <a title="the Ritz"href="http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/2007/04/once-in-lifetime-afternoon-tea-at-ritz.html">the
Ritz</a> to the local B&B. Hotels, however, are not the only option available
to visitors. A new trend for short term apartment rentals has proved increasingly
popular in recent years and establishments such as <a title="The Place Apartment Hotel"href="http://www.citybaseapartments.com/uk/manchester/the-place-apartment-hotel.php">The
Place Apartment Hotel</a> (in Manchester) and the <a title="SACO apartments Birmingham"href="http://www.citybaseapartments.com/uk/birmingham/saco-birmingham-apartments.php">SACO
apartments Birmingham</a> have become a highly popular alternative to traditional
hotels. </p>
<p>Aimed primarily at business travellers, short term apartment rental offers
visitors more space than all but the most luxurious of traditional hotel suites
and the opportunity to self-cater, which is a big plus point for many people.
Apartments are available from one bedroom up to penthouse size, depending on
location and availability. While the largest selection of short term apartments
are (inevitably) to be found in London, every major business city now houses
a selection. <a title="Manchester apartments"href="http://www.citybaseapartments.com/uk/manchester-apartments.php">Manchester
apartments</a> can be found in prime locations along the canal, while short-let
<a title="Birmingham apartments"href="http://www.citybaseapartments.com/uk/birmingham-apartments.php">Birmingham
apartments</a> (such as the SACO) can be found in some of the most prestigious
developments in England's second city.</p>
<p>Apartments offer good value when compared to traditional hotels and are particularly
suitable for travellers who plan to stop off in a city for a slightly longer
period of time. Frequent travellers quickly tire of checking into another soulless
hotel every week and are glad of the <a title="more homely"href="http://www.servicedstays.com/">more
homely</a> surroundings offered by the majority of apartment hotels. The sensation
of space offered by an apartment cannot be matched by most hotel rooms at similar
prices. </p>
<p>In Scotland, <a title="Aberdeen apartments"href="http://www.citybaseapartments.com/uk/aberdeen-apartments.php">Aberdeen
apartments</a> are in high demand due to the strength of the oil industry in
the region. Companies with large entertainment and hospitality budgets are well
aware that a short term apartment, when combined with a top-quality restaurant
dinner, is the perfect combination for a visitor. <a title="Edinburgh apartments"href="http://www.citybaseapartments.com/uk/edinburgh-apartments.php">Edinburgh
apartments</a> are also in high demand, with many of Scotland's most important
businesses being based in and around the city. Both <a title="Aberdeen"href="http://thestrobels.blogspot.com/">Aberdeen</a>
and Edinburgh are well-served for apartment hotels, as could be expected of
two important business cities. </p>
<p>The north east of England is enjoying a digital renaissance and, as a result,
demand for <a title="Newcastle apartments"href="http://www.citybaseapartments.com/uk/newcastle-apartments.php">Newcastle
apartments</a> is high among New Media professionals. Of course, New Media workers
have less need to travel than those working in traditional industries as the
internet serves to link businesses around the world. </p>
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