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# Aparthotels and serviced apartments: the differences

Looking for an apartment for several months? Compare [three-month stays](https://londonresidency.com/3-month-rentals-london/), [six-month options](https://londonresidency.com/6-month-rentals-london/) or [monthly serviced apartments](https://londonresidency.com/long-stay-serviced-apartments-london/).

An aparthotel combines self-contained accommodation with a hotel-style operation. A unit has cooking facilities, while reception, housekeeping and shared facilities are managed for the building. The boundaries overlap with serviced apartments.

## The room behind the label

A studio keeps sleeping and living space together. A one-bedroom apartment separates them. At Fraser Suites Queens Gate, 39B Queen’s Gate Gardens, the recorded range covers studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Its long-stay pricing starts from 28 nights, while shorter stays can also be booked.

Stanhope Gardens Apartments at 75 Stanhope Gardens extends to three bedrooms. A family choosing between the two needs the offered apartment’s floor plan, not just the brand name. Kitchen equipment, bathrooms and bed arrangements belong in the comparison.

## Minimum stays by building

Some hotel-style buildings take short visits. Calico House has a 24-hour front office but normally requires three months. Darley House’s minimum is 90 nights. Reception arrangements and booking length are separate facts.

For an extended stay, start with our [three-month options](https://londonresidency.com/3-month-rentals-london/) or [six-month options](https://londonresidency.com/6-month-rentals-london/). For a few nights, use [short-stay accommodation](https://londonresidency.com/short-term-accommodation-london/) and state the arrival date.

## Choosing between an apartment and a hotel room

A kitchen matters when you intend to cook. A separate bedroom matters when someone wants to sleep while another person works or watches television. Hotel room service, daily room cleaning or an on-site restaurant may matter more for a brief visit.

Price the same number of guests and include compulsory charges. A hotel’s double-room rate and an apartment’s two-bedroom starting rate answer different questions. Our [hotel comparison](https://londonresidency.com/serviced-apartment-vs-hotel/) sets out the room and service choices.

## More guides

- [London serviced apartment costs by area](https://londonresidency.com/serviced-apartments-london-cost/)

- [How serviced apartment bookings work in London](https://londonresidency.com/how-do-serviced-apartments-work/)

- [What a London serviced apartment includes](https://londonresidency.com/what-is-included-in-a-serviced-apartment/)

- [Serviced accommodation in London: what the term means](https://londonresidency.com/what-is-serviced-accommodation/)