• Service apartments mainly feature a complete and stand-alone living area. Not only do they come equipped with a complete set of kitchen amenities, including kitchenware and appliances, but they also provide housekeeping and laundry services. 

• Service apartments combine hotel-like amenities with family-friendly functionality, and are a lot cheaper than hotels. Some service apartments even provide buffet breakfasts. They are usually located near the city centre or commercial centres, where residents can conveniently carry out their shopping, and are suitable for mid- to long-term stays. 

• Well-equipped service apartments are not only ideal for tourists staying in Singapore for a short period of time, but are also said to be a form of accommodation among Singaporeans.

The Ascott, a service apartment operator under CapitaLand, has signed franchise and management agreements with another 13 service apartments and hotels. Among them, four were franchise agreements for properties in France, where they have partnered with operators providing service apartments for seniors, signalling The Ascott’s venture into the senior living sector. 

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