There’s an
exciting trend shaking up the travel industry – the unhotel. onefinestay (www.onefinestay.com) is the world’s first
unhotel, which allows visitors to London
to stay in some of the most desirable homes in the capital and enjoy hotel
style services during their stay. Meanwhile, members benefit by earning an
income from a house or apartment which would otherwise sit vacant.
With a carefully curated collection of over 300 distinctive,
high-end homes across central London, each of which is worth between £1 million
and £20 million, onefinestay offers guests the chance to live like a (rather
privileged) local. For example, Lancaster Grove , a
five-bedroom townhouse in Hampstead, boasts a jaw-dropping bespoke dining
table, glittering chandeliers throughout, and a decadent roll-top bath. Albert Hall
Mansions, a stately three-bedroom apartment overlooking Hyde Park, is truly
decadent, with gorgeous wood-panelled rooms and enormous stained-glass windows,
making the home feel very luxurious.
Staying in a home is all about enjoying the charm and character of
the city, but the great thing about onefinestay is that you get that authentic
local with the comforts and amenities you’d expect of a 5* hotel. From
freshly-pressed linens and White Company toiletries to an iPhone preloaded with
the host’s local tips and concierge service, they’ve got everything covered. It’s the best of both worlds.
Whilst
guests holiday in their envy-inducing homes, members profit by earning an
income from
a house or
apartment that would otherwise sit vacant while they are away. Members benefit
from a
complete service encompassing marketing, photography, cleaning, tidying and
even a
bespoke
insurance policy. And, they come back to a spotless home on their return. So if
you’re a jetsetter with a London crash-pad, this could be just the service for
you.
The
birthplace of the onefinestay was London, but with an international launch on
the cards later this year, it looks like the unhotel is poised to take on the
world.
