The pound has dropped in value against other major currencies and many international visitors are looking to capitalise on this by booking accommodation well in advance of the Games. Domestic visitors affected by the economic downturn are also on the hunt for centrally based, short term crash-pad options. For this reason trusted online booking site Londonapartmentservice.co.uk for Olympics 2012 has specially negotiated discounted rates on hundreds of available apartments across the capital.

Choosing a London serviced apartment, can work out to be a much cheaper than a hotel. In fact, choosing an apartment option can result in savings of up to 50%. Londonapartmentservice.co.uk has been in operation since 1993 and is an established business with a large volume of available residences. For this reason they are able to negotiate the lowest possible apartment deals for their customers. All prices are listed by apartment, rather than by person, offering great rates to travelling groups. Londonapartmentservice.co.uk’s transparent online and offline booking options also give customers peace of mind that they won’t be hit by any hidden charges, such as taxes or service fees, further down the line. This is really useful when you’re travelling on a budget and need to be able to plan for your expenses.

Customers travelling to London for short or long term stays will find Londonapartmentservice.co.uk’s apartments are a “home away from home”. All the residences are spacious and comfortable. Staying in an apartment also allows for a greater degree of independence than many hotels. There are no set meal times and the ability to self-cater cuts down on expensive restaurant and bar bills.

Londonapartmentservice.co.uk is based in the city. Its location contributes greatly to its ability to provide excellent service as well as to influence apartment price discounts. Its agents personally check all participating apartments to make sure they measure-up against the stringent company quality measures. Furthermore, the apartments continue to be inspected on an ongoing basis to ensure they maintain these quality standards.

Londonapartmentservice.co.uk provides access to over 400 serviced apartments in central locations. These apartments will provide customers with convenient access to the Games. They also offer the chance to get a true feel for life in this exciting city. The accommodation is suited to both leisure and corporate visitors. This offers companies cheaper accommodation alternatives to putting up businessmen in expensive hotels. Apartment sizes range from studios which sleep 2 – 3 persons to large 4+ bedroom residences, which may be more suitable for families or groups. Londonapartmentservice.co.uk’s friendly accommodation experts are able to advise customers on the best deals according to their personal interests and requirements.

Londonapartmentservice.co.uk operates a secure online booking service. It accepts all major credit cards and currencies, including Pounds Sterling, Euros and US, Canadian and Australian Dollars. Serviced apartment prices are updated on a regular basis so it’s worth keeping an eye on the site or, signing up to receive email updates, so you don’t miss the latest deals. To find out more about the fantastic residences on offer or to take advantage of the special deals currently available visit www.londonapartmentservice.co.uk.

City.Mobi

Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to London.

City.Mobi offers the most comprehensive mobile travel guides available, with over 800 cities in 200 countries listed. Each is developed by the City.Mobi team to combine into a single global travel directory.

However, each city retains its own mobile identity via a dedicated domain. Already on offer are Brussels.Mobi, Paris.Mobi, Sanfrancisco.Mobi and Sydney.Mobi.

London.mobi is the latest in this illustrious line up, offering click to call functionality – which means no scribbling down telephone numbers.

Most entries are also linked to websites where users can quickly access more detailed information if needed.

Other key features include information on accommodation, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, nightlife, shopping, and transport.

City.Mobi guides include user reviews and traveller utilities such as a translation guide, currency converter, news and local weather guide.