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If you’re responsible for booking accommodation for contractor teams, you already know the challenges: rising hotel prices, limited parking, cramped rooms, no kitchens, and little flexibility.
Crawley — one of the busiest contractor hubs in the UK — has hundreds of workers staying in the area for construction, utilities, airport contracts, rail engineering, and corporate projects.
But here’s the truth: hotels are almost never the best option.
Not for comfort.
Not for productivity.
And definitely not for budget.
Serviced accommodation beats hotels in every category that matters to contractor crews.
Let’s break down why.
The Real Needs of Contractor Teams
When travelling with kids, the basics matter:
1. Space to relax after long shifts- Small hotel rooms don’t cut it.
2. Proper kitchens –Eating out for every meal drains budgets quickly.
3. Parking for vans & work vehicles –Hotels often charge or have limited space.
4. Laundry facilities-No one wants to wear dirty work gear.
5. Early/late check-ins – Shifts aren’t always aligned with hotel schedules.
6. Multiple single beds- Teams shouldn’t be forced to share.
Serviced accommodation solves all of these problems — and more.
Cost Comparison — Hotels vs Serviced Accommodation
Let’s compare a team of 4 contractors staying for a week in Crawley.
🔴 Hotel Costs (Example)
2 twin rooms: £120/night each → £240/night
Parking: £12/day → £84/week
Takeaway/restaurant meals: £25/day per person → £700/week
Laundry: £6–12 per wash
Total weekly cost:
👉 £1,050–£1,200+ PER PERSON
👉 £4,400–£4,800 for the team
Hotels become extremely expensive for multi-week stays.
🟢 Serviced Accommodation (Landcast Example)
Full 3–4 bedroom house: £1,085–£1,225/week total
Free parking (including vans)
Full kitchen
Free laundry
Multiple beds
Total weekly cost:
👉 £1,085–£1,225 for the team
(That’s up to 75% cheaper than hotels!)
Privacy & Comfort: A Non-Negotiable for Contractor Morale
Hotels often offer:
Small rooms
Shared walls
Thin insulation
No personal space
No living area
After a 10-hour shift, your team needs proper recovery.
Serviced homes offer:
✓ Individual bedrooms
✓ Full living rooms
✓ Outdoor space
✓ Quiet residential areas
Contractors sleep better → perform better → stay safer at work.
Why Serviced Accommodation Works Best in Crawley
Crawley is unique because:
Manor Royal employs thousands of contractors
Gatwick Airport projects run year-round
Industrial estates are spread around town
Hotels near Gatwick are expensive & noisy
Contractors often need early/late access
Serviced homes put teams closer to worksites without the airport noise, and at a fraction of hotel costs.
| Feature | Hotels | Serviced Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Separate bedrooms | ❌ Usually shared | 🟢 Each contractor has their own |
| Kitchen | ❌ No | 🟢 Yes |
| Laundry | ❌ Paid | 🟢 Free |
| Parking | ❌ Limited/paid | 🟢 Van-friendly |
| Space | ❌ Small | 🟢 Large |
| Noise | ❌ Airport/tourists | 🟢 Quiet neighbourhoods |
| Cost | ❌ High | 🟢 Affordable for teams |
| Long-stay discounts | ❌ Rare | 🟢 Weekly & monthly |
Clear winner: Serviced Accommodation.
Pricing for Contractor Teams (Weekly/Monthly)
Weekly rates: £1,015–£1,225
Monthly rates: £3,600–£4,200
Discounts available for:
✓ Multi-week stays
✓ Multi-van teams
✓ Returning companies
Invoices & company payments accepted.
Long-Stay Advantages (21+ Nights)
Lower weekly costs
Dedicated parking
Free early check-in / late check-out
Weekly cleaning available
Stable, comfortable routine for workers
Long stays save companies thousands.
Final Thoughts — Why Hotels No Longer Make Sense
For contractor bookings, hotels simply don’t align with:
❌ Budget control
❌ Crew comfort
❌ Vehicle needs
❌ Cooking requirements
❌ Laundry needs
❌ Long-stay value
❌ Multiple bedrooms
Serviced accommodation is the modern standard for contractor teams.
If you’re booking for 3–7 contractors, the difference is massive — financially and practically.
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