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Hotel, aparthotel or apartment? The blurred lines confusing UK travellers

Harriet Langford · ✓ Reviewed by Thomas Ellery

British travellers are increasingly booking aparthotels and serviced apartments, yet many remain unclear on the legal and practical differences between these categories. With no single official definition in UK law, the lines between hotel, aparthotel and serviced apartment are blurrier than ever — and the confusion can cost consumers money and rights. Why the distinction…

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