Quick Verdict
Good if you need accommodation specifically in Nottingham, but not a national option.
Score Breakdown
How we score providersWhat is The Stay Company?
The Stay Company is a Nottingham-based serviced apartment operator managing a portfolio of properties in Nottingham city centre and the surrounding East Midlands area. They focus on the local market with genuine knowledge of Nottingham's neighbourhoods and business districts. The Stay Company serves both leisure and business clients, with particular strength in longer-stay professional accommodation.
What We Tested
We reviewed The Stay Company's Nottingham portfolio, their coverage outside Nottingham, pricing model, and booking process. We assessed their proposition for contractor accommodation buyers with both local and multi-city requirements.
City Coverage
The Stay Company's strength and limitation are the same: they are a Nottingham specialist. Coverage within Nottingham is good, with genuine local knowledge. Coverage outside Nottingham is minimal to non-existent. For any programme requiring accommodation across multiple UK locations, they cannot serve as a primary provider.
Pricing and Billing
Pricing is generally clear and published online. Rates are competitive for Nottingham. Billing follows standard invoicing terms. The model works adequately for single-location Nottingham requirements but isn't built for multi-site contractor procurement.
Booking Process
Booking is available online and via direct contact. The process is straightforward for their Nottingham properties. Response times are good — as a smaller local operator, they're typically more responsive to enquiries than larger national providers.
Quality and Standards
The Stay Company maintains their own quality standards across their managed portfolio. Properties are well-kept. No IPRAC accreditation. As a locally focused operator, property management tends to be attentive.
What Customers Say
Reviews are positive, particularly highlighting the local knowledge and responsiveness of The Stay Company team. Nottingham-based contractors mention appreciation for the quality of the apartments and the support available. The limitation of their geographic reach appears in reviews from buyers who initially used them for Nottingham projects then couldn't extend the relationship to other locations.
The Verdict
The Stay Company is a solid choice if your project is specifically in or around Nottingham. Their local knowledge, quality properties, and responsive service make them a good regional option. For any programme with multi-city requirements, you need a national provider and The Stay Company isn't that.
Pros
- + Strong local knowledge in Nottingham/East Midlands
- + Good property quality locally
- + Responsive service
Cons
- − Very limited geographic coverage
- − Not suitable for multi-city programmes
- − Small scale operation
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