Corporate, contractor & relocation stays
Serviced accommodation management, Manchester.
Serviced accommodation is short-term rental run to a hotel standard for business travellers, contractors and relocating families. We have managed it in Manchester since May 2017, 80+ properties at 80% average occupancy and a 4.8★ rating across 7,426+ reviews. You own the property; we run the operation.
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Portfolio figures as of June 2026 · 4.8★ average rating on Airbnb & Google · 9.0/10 on Booking.com
What it actually is
Serviced accommodation, explained
Serviced accommodation, sometimes called aparthotel-style letting or short-term rental, means letting your property by the night or week, fully furnished and serviced, rather than on one long tenancy. Done well it earns more than a standard buy-to-let, but it is an operations business: pricing, cleaning, linen, round-the-clock guest cover and compliance, every week of the year.
The difference between serviced and non-serviced is the service itself. A long-term tenant looks after themselves; a serviced-accommodation guest expects fresh linen, a spotless apartment, a reply within minutes at any hour and a hotel-grade welcome. That is the part we run for you.
It is the same full-service job whether you call it serviced accommodation, short-term let or Airbnb management, and it is all we have done since 2017.
Built for business demand
Corporate, contractor and relocation guests book longer, midweek and out of season, the stays that keep occupancy steady when leisure demand dips.
More income than a tenancy
A well-run Manchester serviced apartment typically outperforms a standard buy-to-let once voids, fees and management are accounted for.
Genuinely hands-off
You get a monthly statement and a bank transfer. We handle everything that happens between the keys and the payout.
Compliance tracked
Gas and electrical certificates, the right insurance, planning questions and the incoming national registration scheme, watched for your property.
Where the demand comes from
Manchester runs on business stays
Serviced accommodation thrives on the demand leisure-only lets miss: midweek, longer and year-round.
Corporate & business travel
Spinningfields, Deansgate and the city core fill midweek with company-booked stays, often for a week or more at a time.
Relocations & project teams
Manchester’s growth brings people in for months before they buy or rent. A serviced apartment is their first home in the city.
MediaCity & production
BBC, ITV and the production companies around Salford Quays need flexible, furnished stays booked at short notice.
Contractors & engineering
Infrastructure, construction and rail projects across Greater Manchester need clean, reliable bases close to site.
Healthcare & academic
Visiting clinicians, NHS staff and university guests near the hospitals and campuses book steady, longer stays.
Events that fill the city
Co-op Live, AO Arena, conferences and Old Trafford fixtures spike weekend demand, priced in automatically.
Read: how midweek corporate demand powers Manchester short-lets →
One flat fee, everything in
What a managed serviced let includes
Multi-channel listing
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia and Google, plus our own direct site and corporate booking network.
Dynamic pricing
Nightly rates tuned daily to Manchester’s corporate, event and seasonal demand.
Guest vetting
Government-issued ID, signed agreements and a deposit on every booking, whatever the channel.
24/7 communication
Every enquiry and 2am question answered by us, on a UK guest hotline.
Hotel-standard cleaning
Professional turnovers with fresh linen and restocking, same-day when bookings are back to back.
Maintenance & compliance
Trusted local trades on call, safety certificates and planning considerations tracked for you.
Instant estimate
What could your property earn?
Pick the area and size, the estimate updates instantly. No email address required.
Indicative gross annual revenue before fees and running costs, from 2026 Manchester market data and our portfolio of 80+ listings. Not a quote: your exact valuation is benchmarked against comparable properties we actually manage.
Northern Quarter · 1 bedroom
£21,000–£39,500
indicative gross revenue per year · ≈£2,500/month · nightly £105–£145
Want the exact number for your property?
Matt will benchmark it against comparable properties we manage, free, and you'll hear back the same day.
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Trusted on both sides of the stay
“Steph's eye for detail is second to none, she took our brief and delivered exactly what we were after, and then some! From the initial consultation to completion, we have had nothing but a positive experience using City Superhost and will definitely be giving Steph a call when we come to start future projects.”
“City Superhost helped redesign and furnish our living and dining rooms. From selecting the furniture to directing on design, Steph was there every step of the way to bring our vision to life.”
“Brilliantly located and spotless. Hosts were fantastic. Really helpful information and on hand if we had any queries. Best Airbnb experience I have had yet!”
“Comfortable and spacious central apartment. The hosts were very easy to contact, I certainly would happily book through them again.”
Serviced accommodation FAQ
Straight answers for Manchester owners
What is serviced accommodation management?
It is the full-service running of a furnished property let by the night or week to a hotel standard, instead of on a single long tenancy. We create and optimise the listing, price every night, vet and host the guests, clean and restock between stays, and handle maintenance and compliance. You own the property and receive a monthly statement and payout; we run the operation.
How is serviced accommodation different from a normal buy-to-let?
A buy-to-let has one tenant on a long agreement who looks after themselves. Serviced accommodation lets the same property to many short-stay guests who expect fresh linen, a spotless apartment, a fast reply at any hour and a hotel-grade welcome. That service is the difference, and it is the part we run. Done well it usually earns more than a long-term tenancy, but it is an operations business every week of the year, which is why most owners hand it to a manager.
Can you bring corporate and contractor bookings?
Yes. Alongside the public platforms we hold direct corporate and relocation booking contacts built up since 2017, and we list on the channels business travellers actually use, including Booking.com and our own direct site. Longer corporate and contractor stays are some of the most valuable nights in a Manchester calendar.
What is the minimum stay?
It is set per property and per season. Many owners run a mix: shorter leisure stays at weekends and longer corporate or relocation bookings midweek and off-season. We tune minimum-stay rules alongside pricing so you capture the most profitable blend, rather than chasing one type of guest.
What does management cost?
A flat 15% of booking revenue + VAT, which includes the whole ongoing service: listing, pricing, vetting, 24/7 communication, cleaning coordination, maintenance and compliance. There is a one-off onboarding fee, confirmed up front. No monthly minimums and no lock-in, just a 30-day notice period.
Which areas of Manchester do you cover?
Across the city centre and Greater Manchester, including the Northern Quarter, Ancoats, Spinningfields, Deansgate, Castlefield, Salford Quays and MediaCity, Didsbury and Chorlton, plus Hale, Bowdon and Altrincham in Cheshire. If you are not sure your postcode is a strong serviced-accommodation market, ask us for an honest read before you commit.
Free property valuation
What could your property earn as serviced accommodation?
Tell us the postcode and bedrooms, and we’ll benchmark it against comparable serviced apartments in our own Manchester portfolio and send you a free, honest valuation.
You'll get a same-day reply, usually within the hour, from Matt or Steph directly. No call centres. Prefer to talk now? Call 07394 137 754