1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
SERVICED APARTMENT AND
HOTEL

2.  Serviced Apartment
 A fully-furnished apartment that is ideal for long
term stays.
 Hotel-like environment, but allows occupants for
DIY cooking, laundry, etc.
 Hotel
 An establishment offering luxury living; usually
ideal for shorter stays

3.  What are the differences between a Serviced
Apartment and a Hotel?
 Which type of accommodation is best for you?

4. Cost
 Serviced Apartment
 Decently cheaper
than staying in a
hotel
 Discounts are
available for longer
stays
 Hotel
 Rate is fixed
 Rate is usually in an
overnight basis

5. Space
 Serviced Apartment
 Typically with 2 to 3
bedrooms
 A functional kitchen
is available for use
 Comes with a
laundry area with
washer and dryer
 Hotel
 Has room options
depending on
number of
occupants
 The bigger the
room, the more
costly it will be

6. Privacy & Security
 Serviced Apartment
 Privacy and security
are assured
 Hotel
 Guarantees high
level of security
 Usually with trained
security personnel

7. Housekeeping
 Serviced Apartment
 Since rented for
longer
period, housekeepin
g is typically on bi-
weekly basis
 Can be by request if
necessary
 Hotel
 Done on a daily
basis or by request
 Towels, etc are
regularly replaced
with cleaner ones

8. Number of Occupants
 Serviced Apartment
 Ideal for larger
group of occupants
 Ideal for families
 Doesn’t require
extra charges for
extra persons
 Hotel
 Strict number of
occupants per room
applies
 Usually good for 2
to 3 people per
room

9. Facilities
 Serviced Apartment
 Swimming
pool, gym and
playground
 Hotel
 Swimming
pool, gym, playgrou
nd and spa
 Restaurants, etc

10. Other
 Serviced Apartment
 A home away from
home
 Hotel-like, but
decently cheaper
 DIY cooking and
laundry
 Hotel
 Luxurious living
 You pay for
excellent service

11. For More Information
 Check out www.8onclaymore.com.sg for
information about serviced apartments in
Singapore.