Many business travellers who come to London temporarily on assignment choose to rent luxury serviced apartments in the capital rather than stay in hotels.  For the international family, coming to London for a long period with young children in tow, staying in hotels can be very difficult. For this reason, quality serviced apartments offer the perfect option. Located in central London close to one of the many convenient underground stations, luxury serviced apartments offer all the services you would expect from a good hotel, whilst giving you the freedom and independence of having your own home from home in London. There are luxury serviced apartments in the most soughtafter areas of London such as Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Mayfair, as well as in the City of London itself. Kensington, Marble Arch are also popular locations. Many apartment residences offer an in-house gym for residents’ use or the rental package includes membership of the local gym. Some have their own top class restaurants where residents can entertain their guests in comfort and style. Serviced residences offer a safe option for the security conscious traveller. Most have 24 hour reception with concierge on duty, as well as CCTV and video entryphone systems. Families can feel secure in the knowledge that they will feel safe during their stay. Top of the range modern technology is offered in abundance at these prime locations. From widescreen plasma TV’s to top notch sound systems and broadband internet access, luxury serviced apartments come fully equipped with state of the art features. Most kitchens feature solid granite work surfaces alongside the most advanced kitchen appliances available today. Crockery and cutlery is of the highest quality and kitchens are furnished down to the last teaspoon. Linen and towels can be changed. Again, the linen provided is top quality and will help to ensure your stay is a comfortable one.   All apartments are provided with washing machines and tumble dryers and most residences offer a laundry and dry cleaning service for residents. Daily maid service is extensively available so minimal housework is required to maintain these luxury residences on a day to day basis. Some of the most central locations even offer their own private residents’ car park. The range of styles available is varied; from minimalist pieds-a-terre with simple furnishings to grand apartments in Victorian residences with high ceilings, there is something to appeal to everyone. If you are coming to London on business for several months and require luxury accommodation in one of the most vibrant cities in the world, serviced apartments are an excellent option.