Serviced Accommodation, Aparthotels and Serviced Apartments in Crewe

Why Serviced Apartments in Crewe?

If you’re travelling for work, then the first thought might be to book a hotel, more out of habit than anything else. However, a serviced apartment in Crewe is the best choice for many reasons, especially if you want to get more space for a lower price. Situ’s array of Crewe apartments are catered, designed and located with business guests in mind. Corporate visitors can expect their serviced apartment to have a fully-equipped kitchen, on-site washing facilities, free wi-fi, allocated parking spaces, spacious or open plan living areas and everything they need to work independently and effectively. Our serviced apartments offer a minimum weekly housekeeping service too.

Upon request, guests can request to have a restaurant within the same building, and if not, there’s likely to be somewhere to eat out close by, especially if you choose a Crewe town centre location. ‘Choice’ really is the keyword here, as anyone can pick and choose from an array of serviced apartments in Crewe and decide which one they would like to stay in, for the short or long term.

Where is Crewe?

With a population of around 72,000, Crewe is the largest town in the Cheshire East council area. The town is 12 miles from the nearest city, Stoke-on-Trent. Crewe is also 28 miles from Manchester and 48 miles from Birmingham. It’s close to the boundary of Cheshire and Staffordshire and also near to the boundary of the North West and West Midlands regions. 

A glance at the map will show that Crewe lies at the junction of six major railway lines, so it really is true to say that the town is at the heart of England’s railway network. It’s no exaggeration to say that the railways made Crewe, as until the Grand Junction Railway chose it as the location for a locomotive works in 1831, Crewe was a tiny village with just 70 residents. The site of the current (huge) railway station was nothing but fields at that time. Crewe is also approximately six miles from junction 16 of the M6.

Business & Economy in Crewe

The principal industries in Crewe include the railways, the motor industry and other manufacturing sectors. Crewe Business Park is a 67-acre site that was one of the first business parks in the UK to receive the Millennium Marque Award, which is awarded to ecologically sensitive business developments. A number of high technology and research and development businesses are based at the Park.

The Crewe Masterplan aims to create a new commercial hub around the new HS2 station, with the goal of creating 37,000 new jobs by 2043. Businesses based in Crewe might like to look into what the following organisations can offer them:

·        RedShift Radio Networking Hub – which allows businesses to network in an informal way, alongside VIP guest slots on the radio station and promotional opportunities via the station’s social media. 

·        Business for Breakfast – which offers early morning networking meetings. 

·        East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce – this organisation provides support, guidance and skills training for businesses, alongside networking opportunities.   

For whatever reason you are visiting the city, whether it is for a small networking event or to relocate your company, just remember there are many high-quality, corporate Crewe apartments available that can cater for your business travel needs.

Things to Do in Crewe

Crewe has such a close association with railways, but don’t forget the contribution it has made to the motor industry. The Bentley Motors works are open to the public for tours. Railway buffs can, however, get their fix by visiting the Heritage Centre, an iconic building in the area. For a spot of entertainment, there's the Lyceum Theatre which hosts a world-class programme of plays, comedy shows, concerts and musicals throughout the year. For recreation, the locals often head to Queen’s Park, a 45-acre park with a large lake. The park was restored in 2014 but is otherwise little changed from its original 1887 layout.

Corporates can find many locations to eat and socialise. Thai Corner is a centrally located restaurant that consistently delivers high levels of customer satisfaction at affordable prices, via its offering of soups, prawn dishes, duck dishes and noodles. For British food, some of the most attractive options might be the pubs a little way out of town, with The Elephant and The White Hart amongst the best for home-cooked food. A great place for a daytime bite to eat, devotees of Spedali’s Coffee Lounge speak highly of its range of cakes.

Crewe's annual Lumen light display is switched on at the end of November too. Past displays have utilised the talents of the team behind Blackpool Illuminations, and for future displays, the organisers are seeking out local artists who have a desire to develop light-based artwork. Ultimately, there's plenty to do and see in the town, and it is for that reason that we recommend a long stay serviced apartment in Crewe to make sure you don't miss out on anything that the area has to offer.