Corporate Accommodation: Is Your Company Wasting £Thousands Per Month on Hotels?

The Problem Hiding in Your Travel Budget

Your finance team is looking at the quarterly accommodation expenses. Hotels. Lots of hotels. And those numbers are painful.

A contractor in the Thames Valley for three months. Relocating employees to your Berkshire office. Project teams working across the Home Counties for extended assignments. The hotel bills add up fast - and you know you're overpaying, but what's the alternative to hotels for business travel?

Here's the reality: Many companies are wasting 30-50% of their accommodation budget simply because they don't know serviced accommodation exists as a viable option.

The True Cost of Hotel Dependency

Let's run the numbers for a typical scenario:

Your company has a senior contractor working on a six-month project in the region. They need accommodation Monday-Thursday every week.

Hotel Option:

- £150 per night x 4 nights = £600/week

- £600 x 4 weeks = £2,400/month

- £2,400 x 6 months = £14,400 total

Serviced Accommodation Option:

- £1,500/month for a one-bedroom serviced apartment

- £1,500 x 6 months = £9,000 total

Savings: £5,400 (37% less)

And that's just one person. Multiply this across multiple contractors, relocating staff, or project teams, and you're looking at tens of thousands in unnecessary spending on business accommodation.

This is why smart companies are switching to corporate accommodation solutions.

But It's Not Just About the Money

Yes, the cost savings are significant. But here's what corporate finance teams often miss: Employee satisfaction and productivity.

Your contractor in that hotel is:

• Eating every meal at restaurants (expensive, unhealthy, exhausting)

• Living out of a suitcase in a 15m² room

• Dealing with noisy guests, limited workspace, no privacy

• Feeling like they're "on business travel" rather than temporarily settled

• Counting down the days until they can leave (affecting retention and performance)

Your contractor in serviced accommodation is:

• Cooking healthy meals in a full kitchen

• Spread out in a 50-70m² apartment with proper living space

• Enjoying a quiet, private environment conducive to evening work or rest

• Feeling more settled and focused on the actual job

• More likely to extend contracts or accept future assignments

Which scenario produces better work? Which one makes them more likely to stay for the full project duration?

This is why serviced accommodation is becoming the preferred choice for forward-thinking companies.

The Hidden Costs of Hotels Nobody Talks About

1. Breakfast Inflation

Most quoted hotel rates don't include breakfast. Add £15-20/day per person. That's another £300-400/month you didn't budget for. Serviced accommodation options typically include full kitchens, eliminating this cost entirely.

2. Meal Expenses

No kitchen = every meal is purchased. Even modest daily food costs add £20-30/day. That's £400-600/month in additional expenses. With business accommodation that includes kitchens, your team can prepare their own meals.

3. Workspace Limitations

Your employee is trying to finish reports or join evening calls from a hotel bed or tiny desk. Poor setup = poor productivity. Serviced apartments can provide proper living and working spaces.

4. Cancellation Inflexibility

Project delayed? Contractor finished early? Hotel cancellation policies are punishing. You're often locked into rates with minimal flexibility. Corporate serviced accommodation providers typically offer much more flexible terms.

5. Higher Staff Turnover

Employees often dislike extended hotel stays. Ask yourself: would you want to spend three months living in a hotel? Dissatisfied staff = recruitment and training costs. Serviced accommodation that feels like home reduces turnover.

Why Serviced Accommodation Makes More Sense

Cost-Effective

30-50% cheaper than equivalent hotel stays for assignments longer than two weeks. Serviced accommodation delivers exceptional value for companies with extended assignments across the Thames Valley and beyond.

Better Employee Experience

Full apartments with kitchens, living spaces, laundry facilities. Your team actually lives rather than just stays. This is what makes serviced accommodation superior to hotels.

Flexible Terms

Need contractor accommodation for three months? Six months? A year? Serviced apartment contracts are far more flexible than hotel bookings.

Professional Support

Managed corporate accommodation providers handle maintenance, cleaning, and guest support—your HR team isn't stuck being a landlord.

Consistent Quality

Hotels vary wildly. Serviced accommodation from a professional operator delivers consistent, predictable standards across all properties.

Tax Efficiency

Serviced accommodation often qualifies for more favourable tax treatment than traditional hotels - speak to your accountant, but the savings can be significant.

"But We Use Corporate Hotel Rates"

Yes, and they're still expensive. Here's the reality:

Corporate hotel rates typically offer 10-20% off rack rates. That still leaves you paying £120-180/night for a basic room. Over a month, that's £2,400-3,600 for a single occupancy.

Serviced accommodation is still 30-40% cheaper even after your corporate discounts - and your employees get significantly better space and amenities.

Companies Already Making the Switch

Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

The Thames Valley (including areas across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire) is a hub for pharma companies. Contractors, clinical trial managers, and consultants need extended stays. Serviced accommodation has become the standard for contractor accommodation in the industry.

Consulting Firms

Project teams working on client sites for 3-6 months. Hotels drain budgets and exhaust teams. Service business accommodation keeps them fresh and focused.

Tech and Financial Services

Relocating employees, extended onboarding programs, temporary project assignments. Temporary accommodation provides the space and stability new hires need during transitions.

Film and Media Production

Crews working on location shoots across the Home Counties. Serviced apartments offer the flexibility and space that hotels simply can't match.

All of these companies have discovered that short-term accommodation options deliver better value and better results than traditional hotels.

Geographical Advantage: Thames Valley Corporate Hub

The Thames Valley corridor spanning Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire hosts thousands of businesses requiring serviced accommodation solutions. Whether your team is working in pharmaceutical research, consulting, technology, or any other sector, professional serviced accommodation providers understand the unique needs of this corporate-dense region.

What Next?

If your company regularly books accommodation in the Thames Valley, Home Counties, or surrounding regions for periods longer than two weeks, you need to run the numbers on corporate accommodation vs hotels.

Contact us for a free cost comparison:

• Share your typical business accommodation needs

• We'll show you exactly what our serviced accommodation would cost

• You'll see the real savings (and employee experience improvements)

• No obligation, no pressure - just honest numbers

We've successfully provided serviced accommodation for businesses across Marlow, Henley, and the wider Thames Valley region, helping them save thousands while keeping their teams happy and productive.

Get in touch today and discover the serviced apartment alternative to hotels that's saving businesses thousands.