The best time to book contractor accommodation

The Arte Stays guide to smart planning for serviced rental homes in London

The best time to book contractor accommodation is well in advance, especially in high-demand locations, like London. Serviced rental homes in London can offer better value for money than hotels, with extra features:

• Kitchens

• Laundry facilities

• Layouts suitable for group accommodation

• Flexible rental terms

  
  

Businesses can reduce costs and avoid last-minute stress by booking ahead with a specialist provider of serviced accommodation. The Arte Stays team will make sure that everything goes smoothly, ensuring your team is productive and well-rested. Here are our tips for booking smarter, saving money, and securing comfortable accommodation for contractors.

Why is it important to book contractor accommodation early?

In recent years, the hospitality industry has faced many challenges including Covid-19, energy price hikes and rises in the minimum wage. Smaller, independent hotels have been the among hardest hit with many closing, reducing room availability.

The combined economic forces of reduced supply and higher demand have pushed prices up, so the best time to book contractor accommodation for lower rates is as early as possible, especially for large teams or in popular locations. Other factors influence price and availability, such as the time of year, popularity of location and major events – you may remember the scarcity of accommodation (and high prices!) in Liverpool for Eurovision 2023.

Arte Stays offers a wide variety of hand-picked serviced homes across London, providing:

• Fully equipped kitchens

• Fully furnished rooms

• Towels, toiletries, bed linen

• Dedicated housekeeping

• High-speed internet connection

• Flexible contracts

• Personal greeter and guest service team

  
  

Our rental properties provide better value for money than hotels, especially for group stays, long-term rentals, and contractor accommodation.

The best time to book contractor accommodation

Book early! The single most-effective way of reducing costs and securing comfortable contractors’ accommodation is to book in advance.

So, when is the best time to cook contractor accommodation? We advise you to book as soon as project locations and dates are confirmed, even if they may change slightly.

Booking early helps to:

• Lock in competitive prices

• Choose convenient locations

• Avoid last-minute price surges

• Secure fixed pricing for longer stays

In addition, booking early provides certainty in peak season, when demand for both trade and leisure accommodation is high.

Avoid stress

We understand that booking suitable accommodation for others is a balancing act! However, booking early helps to avoid last minute headaches such as:

• Higher rates

• Split team accommodation across multiple locations

• Increased travel time to the project site

• Limited choice of room type and location

Booking contractor accommodation in London early with Arte Stays can provide a balance across location, price, convenience, and comfort.

All the comforts of home

Affordable accommodation doesn’t have to mean cheap or basic and it is important for morale to make sure your team is comfortable. Here are a few things to consider for comfort and wellbeing:

• Fast and reliable Wi-fi

• Laundry / kitchen facilities

• Local amenities

• Car parking, if required

• Proximity to project site

• Private and communal areas

You can read more Arte Stays tips on finding the perfect contractor accommodation in London.

Choose serviced accommodation specialists

Although online booking platforms like hotels.com and Airbnb are great for tourist stays, they’re not tailored for the variance of long-term project requirements or teams of contractors working away from home for lengthy periods. By contrast, Arte Stays specialises in providing cost-effective serviced rental properties in London, with:

• Free booking service

• Flexible rental agreements

• Easy rental extensions

• Choice of property size

• Properties suited to group living

Booking contractor accommodation with us can offer savings of up to 30% on comparable hotel costs, with less admin and better budgeting options.

The best time to book contractor accommodation

Here’s a reminder of our top tips for stress-free booking:

• Book early – as soon as project dates are agreed

• Compare serviced rental homes against hotel prices, facilities, home comforts, convenience, and location

• Work with a specialist like Arte Stays for contactor accommodation in London

  
  

The best time to book contractor accommodation is as soon as you have confirmed project dates. With a bit of forethought, your team’s next project stay in London will be smooth, affordable and with all the comforts of home, leaving them free to concentrate on the work in hand.

If you would like to discuss the requirements for your next London project, contact our friendly team or take a look at our rental properties.