Living And Lifestyle Special
Moving abroad and making a new home in an unfamiliar place can be tough. Getting off to the right start is essential, and that’s where Corporate Housing Factory comes in. For those still searching for a perfect permanent place to call home, Corporate Housing Factory can arrange temporary housing with all the comforts of a luxury hotel, right at the heart of bustling Zuidas and other big cities in the country. Service Desk Supervisor Alexandra Kinsella and Service Host Antonia Georgiou are amongst the company’s first points of contact and friendly faces for newly arriving guests.
Corporate Housing Factory
GOES THE EXTRA MILE
Antonia Georgiou & Alexandra Kinsella
With backgrounds in hotel management, these two women part of
young children, we had a teddy bear and colouring book waiting.
a service desk team of nine, give guests all the time and attention
They were so pleased.” During the lockdown, a Work-from-Home
they need. That’s also one of the things they like best about
package was implemented. Guests can request this package, so
Corporate Housing Factory. Alexandra has worked in short, medium
their apartment is well equipped with all essentials.
and long-stay solutions for four years and says, “One of the agency’s core values is a personal touch, and making people feel at home
Temporary solution
in the Netherlands is key. By taking a personal approach, being
Corporate Housing Factory offers short-stay accommodations
flexible and having face-to-face contact, we help to bring it about.
for periods running from one week to up to a year. The
It creates an immediate feeling of trust.”
serviced apartments are fully equipped with all utilities, Wi-Fi, equipment like pots, pans and serviced housecleaning, so
Personal touch
guests can easily arrive and feel right at home. All properties
Even before guests arrive, Alexandra and Antonia are on the job:
also allow pets. Alexandra: “Our guests come from all over the
collecting travel details and create itineraries to ensure a warm
world. Most stay for about three to six months. We can help out
welcome. Antonia: “After guests arrive, we take care of the check-
with all the formalities, from registration to obtaining a citizen
ins. We do whatever it takes to ensure a pleasant stay, whether it
service number. We’ll to great lengths to make our guests
concerns seeing to repairs, receiving parcels or ordering groceries.
happy and comfortable.”
We also provide a welcome package on arrival, so that they have all the necessities at their fingertips.” Alexandra and Antonia also add personal touches for each guest. “For one family with
Text: Céline Boute • Photography: Dieuwertje van der Stoep
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