PROPERTY PORTFOLIOS
An alternative if you are looking for an apartment with concierge services is One Fine Stay (onefinestay.com). Think of it as Airbnb but for luxury private residences with hotel-style support and amenities. It has a presence in London, New York, Los Angeles and Paris, with prices ranging from £200 to £3,000 a night.
I stayed in a modernist twobedroom apartment in London’s Primrose Hill. A member of staff greeted me and explained how things worked. (You never see or speak to the owners.)
There was free wifi, and guests are loaned an iPhone for free data and local calls, a 24-hour helpline and an app with information on the area – all brand standards, as is regular cleaning. Bathrooms were stocked with White Company products.
The stylish, light-filled property had two-floors, an outdoor terrace, an open-plan kitchen, a living room with surround-sound and a study. The price was steep, at £945 per night, but with two bedrooms and space for conducting meetings, it could be a good option if you or are travelling with a colleague.
Meanwhile, Oasis Collections (oasiscollections.com) offers a portfolio of luxury apartments, villas and penthouses from US$900 a week in cities such as Miami, Bogota, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Chief executive Parker Stanberry says properties tend to be second homes or investments, and are available for three nights or more.
A member of staff will greet you and there is the option of a stocked fridge and temporary membership of nearby yoga studios and private members’ clubs. Oasis will soon have a presence in London, Paris, Barcelona, New York and LA.