With 2010 quickly coming to an end, excitement in London is building as the city prepares to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Hundreds of thousands of people will be visiting London in July/August of 2012 to attend, participate in or work at the Olympic Games, all of whom will need suitable accommodation. It is therefore of the highest importance that accommodation providers throughout London fully prepare for the 2012 Olympic Games, so that they can meet demand both before and during the event.

Whether it’s a hotel, serviced apartment, hostel or bed and breakfast, all London accommodation providers will inevitably become fully booked months before the Olympic Games are due to start, making it highly important to book your accommodation as far in advance as possible. But how do you choose the right accommodation for you?

Serviced apartments in London offer a wide range of accommodation for any short, medium or long term stay. From the highest quality luxury apartments, to cheaper, value for money apartments, a London serviced apartment can be found to fit most requirements. Coming fully equipped with a kitchen and living area, serviced apartments offer a comfortable and relaxing environment that you will not be able to get from a hotel.

When looking for accommodation for the Olympic Games, it is important to stay somewhere convenient and easily accessible to the Olympic Stadium. The two nearest tube/train stations to the London Olympic Stadium are Stratford and West Ham. With hundreds of thousands of people travelling to the Games each day, the roads and public transport facilities will be under far more pressure than normal so expect it to be hectic and busy. Serviced apartments in London can be found within close proximity to the London Olympic Stadium, with some apartments located so close by that they have a view of the stadium itself. Staying in accommodation so close to the Olympic Games will allow you to bypass the chaotic transport facilities, reducing stress and saving you both time and money.

For people participating in the Olympic Games or people working there, it will be very important to have somewhere relaxing to go home to. Serviced apartments in London give you the privacy you need and the option to cook your own meals to suit individual dietary requirements, or just to enjoy a relaxing night in without having to eat out in a restaurant. Having the ability to cook your own meals is a convenient alternative to eating out every evening, and certainly a lot cheaper. It is because of benefits like this that serviced apartments in London, as well as in many other areas of the world, are becoming increasingly popular, attracting people who previously thought that a hotel was their only option.