Serviced Apartments With Washing Machine: How to Check

Some serviced apartments have a washing machine inside the unit, others a shared laundry room, and others only a paid laundry service. For a relocation of weeks, an in-apartment machine is the most convenient, an on-site room is workable, and paid service gets expensive. Check the appliance list for the exact apartment type before booking.

Why laundry becomes the question after week one

Laundry is a common question after the first week of a stay. For a weekend you pack enough clothes and ignore it. Across a month you either wash or buy more clothes. Aparthotel.com’s relocation checklist puts it plainly: an in-apartment washing machine is ideal, an on-site laundry room is workable, and a paid laundry service becomes expensive over a month.

Three laundry setups compared

Setup	Convenience	Cost	Watch for
Machine in the apartment	Highest; wash when you like	Usually just detergent and power	Whether it is washer only or washer-dryer; drying space
Shared laundry room	Moderate	Often coin or card per cycle	Opening hours, queues, distance from your door
Paid laundry service	Easy but slow	Highest over weeks	Turnaround time, per-item pricing

A machine in the unit is a feature of an apartment type, not necessarily the whole building. Property pages on Aparthotel.com list appliances for each apartment type, so compare at that level.

How to confirm what you will get

1. Read the appliance list for your apartment type. Do not rely on the building summary.
2. Check photos of that unit. A kitchen photo often shows a stacked machine.
3. Ask in writing. Send the property a short message: Is there a washer in my apartment type? Is there a dryer? Is detergent supplied?
4. Keep the answer. If the reply differs from the listing, you have evidence when you arrive.

The booking site’s My trip area lets you ask the property about items the listing omits, according to the relocation guide, which is a good place to do this.

Key takeaway: treat laundry as a booking criterion on a par with location. Replacing it with a paid service for a month usually costs more than the nightly price difference suggests, though you should run your own numbers.

Drying, detergent and the small things

A washer is half the answer. Ask about:

• Drying. A dryer, a rack, or a balcony line? In a cool or damp climate, drying is the real problem.
• Detergent and liquid. Weekly stay guidance says to bring or buy detergent and dishwashing liquid if they are not supplied.
• Noise rules. Some buildings restrict machine use at night.
• Capacity. A small machine is fine for one person and tight for a family, which matters for relocating with children.

Pack for the laundry you have

Your packing plan should follow your laundry setup. With a machine in the flat, pack about a week of clothes and wash weekly, in quick-dry fabrics that mix well. Without one, you may need more, or you may need to budget for a service. Aparthotel.com’s packing list suggests a dirty-laundry bag, detergent sachets and a drying rack or pegs if you air-dry. Our own month-long packing list builds on that.

What if the apartment has no washer

You still have options.

1. Look at another apartment type in the same property that has one.
2. Choose a property with an on-site laundry room and check the opening hours.
3. Plan a drop-off laundry service for bulk items and wash small items by hand.
4. Revisit the cost comparison with a hotel, since a weekly laundry bill changes the maths. See serviced apartment vs hotel for relocation.

Questions to send before booking

• Is there a washing machine in this exact apartment type? Washer only, or washer-dryer?
• If not, where is the nearest laundry room and what are its hours?
• Is detergent provided?
• How often is linen changed, and are towels exchanged between full cleans?

Linen change frequency varies. The weekly-stay guide says weekly changes are a common benchmark but not a universal rule, so ask. If you want to compare properties by appliances, Aparthotel.com lists them per apartment type on each property page. Combine this with the rest of our relocation checklist so laundry sits alongside workspace and cancellation.

What to do if the machine breaks

Appliances fail. In the first 48 hours, run a short test cycle so you find faults while the property can still respond quickly. Report problems in writing with a photo and ask for a timeline. If the fix will take days, ask for access to a shared machine or a laundry credit. Keep the message, because it is useful if your stay includes a deposit or if you need to explain a delay to anyone.

Washer-dryer combinations and drying times

Many in-unit machines are combined washer-dryers, which dry slowly and handle smaller loads. If you expect to wash bedding or a family’s clothes, ask about capacity and cycle time. In a humid climate, ask about a drying rack or a balcony line. In a cold climate, ask whether radiators can be used for drying, since some properties discourage it.

A weekly laundry routine for a relocation

1. Pick one regular day, so towels and sheets get washed predictably.
2. Wash work clothes in a single load and use a quick cycle.
3. Hang items straight away to avoid creases.
4. Keep a bag for items that need dry cleaning, and find a service on your first weekend.

For how laundry fits alongside the rest of the apartment decision, use the relocation serviced apartment checklist, and check Aparthotel.com’s property listings for operators that list laundry details on their pages.

Reading listings critically

Listings sometimes use “laundry facilities” for anything from a machine in your unit to a coin laundry across the road. Look for specific wording: “washing machine in the apartment” is clear, “laundry available” is not. If the listing mentions a laundry room, ask whether it is inside the building, how many machines there are and whether the room is open at night. If the listing says nothing about laundry, treat it as absent until the property confirms otherwise in writing. This habit costs a two-line email and avoids the most common complaint on stays of a month or more.