When you’re travelling to Portsmouth for business, where you stay can make or break your trip.
Poor, rundown accommodation can make it feel like a chore. But a beautiful, relaxing home away from home can feel like a treat.
While most businesses default to booking hotels for their employees, this isn’t always the most practical option. Serviced accommodation offers a flexible alternative that feels more like home and is often situated in lovely residential spots away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Its cosy, homely features feel far less sterile and more like a spot to unwind after a busy day in the office, on-site or at a networking event.
So, whether you’re visiting Portsmouth on a short stop or a longer stay as part of your business trip, this blog explains why serviced accommodation might be the answer to your accommodation needs.
The benefits of serviced accommodation for business travellers in Portsmouth
Business travellers to Portsmouth often have certain requirements, including:
- Reliable WiFi for emails, calls and remote work
- Flexible check-in for varied schedules
- Good location near work sites or transport links
- Space to work and eat
- A comfortable place to relax in the evening
- A simple, hassle-free guest experience
Those who will be working from an office might need their accommodation to provide a cosy place to come back to, while some will need the space to work from their accommodation.
In some serviced properties, you can find access to distinct areas for work and sleep, separating the two so you can properly switch off at the end of the day.
The flexibility to prepare your own meals means you’re not stuck to a rigid schedule and can build your working day around timings that suit you. Come and go as needed if you’re travelling between the workplace and your accommodation. This is especially useful if you’re expecting to clock in early or come back late.
Work trips often involve a lot of eating out. At first, this can feel like a treat, but after a few days, you might start to crave some home-cooked meals. Serviced accommodation often includes a kitchen area, allowing more control over your food choices on the trip.
A practical option for short business stays
You might just be swinging by for a couple of nights, perhaps for a meeting or a conference. Maybe you’re craving a quiet space to prepare a presentation or catch up on work. Perhaps you would prefer to have your own private space to retreat to at the end of the day.
Serviced accommodation gives you plenty of space to spread out and the option to work somewhere other than on a bed. You can also check in and out any time for complete flexibility in your schedule.
And unlike a hotel room, you’ll have a proper kitchen at your disposal, which means you’re not relying on room service or hunting for somewhere to eat after a late finish. Having a living area to decompress in at the end of the day can make a big difference, especially if you’re the kind of person who struggles to switch off in a single room. It’s a setup that suits people who like to keep their work and downtime separate, even when they’re on the road.
A reliable base for contractors and longer stays
Serviced accommodation is designed for long-term comfort.
When you’re away from your family and home comforts for an extended period, it’s important to have somewhere that feels like your own. A space to live, rather than simply to sleep.
Being able to return to the same property gives you a base where you can feel settled. If you make regular business trips to Portsmouth, you could even return to the same, familiar space.
For contractors and people on longer business stays, this can be essential to your wellbeing.
You can cook your own meals, store your food and essentials, and have your own routine while working away. It can often even work out cheaper than a hotel, especially when you’re staying for multiple nights.
Portsmouth has a significant contractor and project workforce, particularly around the Naval Base and the various infrastructure and construction projects across the city. If that sounds like your situation, having a comfortable base in the right part of the city can take a lot of the strain out of a long work placement. Many of our guests working longer stays find they settle into a genuine routine, something that’s very difficult to do out of a suitcase in a hotel.
Choosing the right location in Portsmouth
If you’re commuting to an office or local site, you’ll want to prioritise your location to allow good accessibility.
The city centre is an excellent option for many people, with good transport links to different areas. Many businesses are centrally located, making it easy to access many of the offices here.
Southsea may be preferable if you’re looking for somewhere a little quieter with more of a residential feel. If you’re here for a longer stay, it’s a great area to opt for.
Southsea also has a good range of independent cafés, restaurants and shops on your doorstep, which is worth thinking about if you’re going to be here for a while and want somewhere that feels lived-in rather than functional. The seafront is walkable, too, which many of our longer-stay guests find useful for clearing their head after a long day. Portsmouth is a compact enough city that most areas are within 15 to 20 minutes of each other, so wherever you’re based, you’re unlikely to find yourself too far from where you need to be.
Why serviced accommodation suits business travel in Portsmouth
As Portsmouth is a relatively small city, it’s not always necessary to stay in a centrally located hotel to access your workplace.
Here, you can enjoy the best of both worlds, living in quiet, homely residential accommodation, while being in comfortable commuting distance and enjoying all that the city has to offer.
Serviced accommodation allows you flexibility to work where and when you want, come and go as you please, and have complete control of your schedule. The option to self-cater gives you more choice for meals and can reduce your need to rely on restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Feeling like you’re right at home, you can slip straight into your routine, feel fresh and ready to go each morning, and get a good sleep and plenty of rest at night.
With a range of accommodation options, Portsmouth Stays offers exactly what you’re looking for. Whether you’re here overnight or for a long stay, our range of rooms offers something for everyone.
Why not have a browse of what we offer, and remember to get in touch if we can help you with anything you need to make your business trip perfect.