Real London homes for business trips, projects and relocations
For longer London stays, a well-managed home can be more practical than a hotel, with more space for the guest and one team handling the booking.
We provide professionally managed homes across Chelsea, Kensington, Fulham and neighbouring areas for business stays from approximately one week to several months.
Enquire About Corporate Rates Tell us your dates, preferred areas and accommodation requirements. We will prepare a matched shortlist.Corporate accommodation for the person arranging the stay
The person arranging corporate accommodation is often not the person staying. We can help whether you are a PA booking a director’s visit, an office manager housing a project team or an HR team managing a relocation.
The service is designed to be straightforward for the booker and well supported for the guest.
- Personal assistants and executive assistants
- Office and operations managers
- HR and mobility teams
- Project managers
- Production teams
- Professional services firms
- Relocation companies
- Travel management companies
- Medical organisations and patients’ families
- Businesses onboarding employees in London
Typical reasons for booking
Project teams
Accommodation for employees working in London for several weeks or months.
Relocations and onboarding
A comfortable temporary home while an employee settles into London or waits for permanent accommodation.
Executive stays
Well-presented accommodation for directors, senior employees, consultants and visiting clients.
Training and placements
Housing for employees attending extended training, placements or secondments.
Medical stays
Accommodation for patients, families or medical professionals who need to be close to West London hospitals, including the Cromwell Hospital.
Production and professional teams
Flexible accommodation for people working on filming, events, consulting projects or temporary assignments.
Multiple-home bookings
Several properties for colleagues or teams who need to be accommodated within the same part of London.
Why a home can work better than a hotel
A hotel can work well for a few nights. For a longer stay, a real home often provides a more practical and comfortable base.
Space to live and work
Guests have separate living, sleeping and working areas rather than relying on one hotel room.
Kitchens and dining space
A full kitchen gives guests the option to prepare meals and maintain a more normal routine.
Laundry facilities
In-home washing facilities can make longer assignments considerably easier.
Residential locations
Our properties are located in established London neighbourhoods, close to transport, shops, restaurants and everyday services.
Better suited to teams and families
Larger homes can accommodate colleagues, relocating families or guests who require more than one bedroom.
Value over longer stays
As the length of a stay increases, a managed home can provide better overall value than booking several hotel rooms.
Personal local support
Guests have an experienced London team available to answer questions and help throughout the stay.
Real homes across prime London areas
Our portfolio includes more than 50 individual homes across established residential areas of South, West and Central London, including:
This gives businesses access to a varied portfolio of individual London homes rather than a collection of identical units within one aparthotel block.
For repeat and higher-volume bookings
Businesses booking regularly or at higher volume could be offered a corporate account arrangement.
Preferential corporate rates
Rates can reflect the length of stay, booking volume, property and time of year.
Priority assistance
We keep a clear record of your requirements and help you identify suitable properties across the portfolio.
Clear invoicing
Receive agreed booking documentation and company invoices, including VAT information where applicable.
One account contact
Work with a named member of the team who understands your organisation’s requirements.
Flexible extensions
Where the property remains available, we can help the guest or booker extend the stay.
Easier repeat bookings
We retain the practical information needed to make future enquiries and bookings more straightforward.
From shorter assignments to stays of several months
We can consider enquiries ranging from shorter business visits to extended project and relocation requirements.
The right property and rate would depend on the stay length, guest numbers, preferred area, bedroom requirements, housekeeping needs, payment arrangements and the purpose of the booking.
The public booking process remains straightforward. Where a longer stay requires a different form of agreement, our team will explain this within the proposal.
How corporate bookings work
- Send us your accommodation brief Include the dates, number of guests, preferred locations, bedroom requirements and any important practical details.
- Receive a matched shortlist Our team reviews the available portfolio and provides suitable options.
- Confirm the property and booking terms We agree the selected home, rate, payment arrangement and booking conditions.
- We prepare the home The property is professionally prepared before arrival, with agreed cleaning, linen and guest information.
- Guests are supported throughout the stay Our London team remains available to answer questions and coordinate assistance where required.
- Extend or book again Where availability allows, we can arrange an extension or help with future accommodation requirements.
What the service includes
- A matched property search
- Booking administration
- Agreed invoicing arrangements
- Professionally prepared homes
- Cleaning and linen
- Arrival information
- Local guest assistance
- Maintenance coordination
- Additional housekeeping for longer stays
- Extension and repeat-booking support
The booker has one experienced contact, while the guest has a local team available during the stay.
London experience and a more personal service
A Place Like Home has arranged and managed London stays since 1990. We are a small, experienced team rather than a large anonymous booking platform.
That means corporate bookers can speak to someone who understands the homes, the locations and the practical requirements of an extended stay.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum stay?
Our corporate accommodation is generally best suited to stays of approximately one week or longer. Send us your dates and we will confirm the available options.
Can we book accommodation for several employees?
Yes. We can review availability for several guests or several homes and, where possible, find properties within the same part of London.
Can you invoice our company?
Company invoicing arrangements are available subject to the agreed booking terms and any required account checks.
Do you provide VAT invoices?
We provide clear company invoices and relevant VAT information where applicable to the booking.
Can an employee extend their stay?
Potentially. Extensions depend on the property’s availability and must be agreed before the original departure date.
Is housekeeping included?
Each home is professionally prepared before arrival. Additional or regular housekeeping can be included or arranged depending on the property, length of stay and agreed rate.
Are utilities and Wi-Fi included?
The property quotation will clearly state what is included. Wi-Fi and normal household services are available in the majority of homes.
Can you accommodate relocating families?
Yes. Many of our homes provide separate bedrooms, living space, kitchens and laundry facilities, making them suitable for employees relocating with partners or children.
Do you work with relocation agents and travel management companies?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from relocation agents, travel management companies and other professional booking partners.
Can we view the property before booking?
This may be possible depending on occupancy, timing and the property owner’s arrangements. Ask our team when submitting your brief.
What happens if our dates are uncertain?
Send us the best information currently available. We can explain the options and identify which parts of the booking need to be fixed before confirmation.
What are your cancellation terms?
Cancellation terms vary according to the property, length of stay and booking structure. The applicable terms will be provided before the booking is confirmed.
Tell us what your business needs in London
Send us your dates, preferred areas and accommodation requirements. Our team will review the portfolio and prepare a suitable shortlist.
Enquire About Corporate Rates