Roomzzz Aparthotels are worth your attention if you are staying in a UK city for more than one night and you are tired of paying hotel prices for a room you can barely turn around in. The brand runs aparthotel properties across several UK cities — Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Chester and London among them — and the core promise is simple: a proper kitchen, a separate living area, and enough space to actually unpack. This review looks at whether that promise holds up, who gets the most from it, and where Roomzzz falls short compared with a standard hotel or a self-catering flat rented through a booking platform. We have looked at the full range, from studio rooms to penthouse suites, and we will tell you plainly what you get for your money. If you want to check availability before reading on, browse the full range at Roomzzz.
The short verdict: Roomzzz is a genuinely good option for business travellers on multi-night stays and for families who need more than one room's worth of space. It is not the cheapest way to sleep in a city, and it will not suit everyone. Read on for the full picture.
About Roomzzz Aparthotels
Roomzzz has been operating in the UK aparthotel market for well over a decade. The brand sits in a category that has grown considerably since the mid-2010s — the so-called aparthotel, which borrows the consistency and service of a hotel but gives guests the kind of space and self-sufficiency you would normally only get from renting a private flat. Roomzzz properties are independently operated under the Roomzzz brand rather than being part of a large international chain, which tends to mean more character in the buildings and more variation between locations, for better and occasionally for worse.
The brand has picked up industry recognition over the years, including awards within the serviced apartment sector. Their properties tend to occupy converted or purpose-built buildings in city centres, which means locations are generally strong — close to transport links, business districts, and city attractions. Reputation-wise, Roomzzz sits above the budget aparthotel tier but below the luxury serviced apartment end of the market. Think of it as the sensible middle ground: designed, comfortable, and functional without tipping into the sort of pricing that requires a company expense account to justify.
What Roomzzz Aparthotels Offers
The range covers five main accommodation types: Studio Rooms, Suite Rooms, Penthouse Suites, and broader Aparthotel and Serviced Apartment categories depending on the property. Here is what that means in practice.
Studio Rooms are the entry point — a single open-plan space with a kitchen area, sleeping space, and bathroom. Compact, but more usable than a standard hotel double because the kitchen means you are not forced to eat out every meal.
Suite Rooms step up to a more generous layout, typically with a defined living area separate from the sleeping space. These work well for couples or solo travellers on longer stays who want room to work and relax without sitting on the bed to do both.
Penthouse Suites sit at the top of the range. These are the properties Roomzzz uses in its marketing imagery, and rightly so — they offer city views, more floor space, and a noticeably higher specification throughout. Prices vary by city and season, so checking directly on the Roomzzz website for current rates is the only reliable way to compare.
All accommodation types include fully-fitted kitchens, which is the feature that distinguishes Roomzzz most clearly from a conventional hotel. Across all properties, guests also get hotel-style services: housekeeping, a reception team, and Wi-Fi. The mix of self-sufficiency and on-site support is the brand's main selling point, and it is a genuine one.
Featured Product: Roomzzz Suite Rooms
The Suite Room is the product that best illustrates what Roomzzz is actually trying to do, and it is the option most travellers end up booking once they have stayed with Roomzzz once before.
The layout is the key difference from a standard hotel room. You get a proper living area — a sofa, a dining table, enough floor space to feel like a room rather than a corridor — and a separate sleeping area. The kitchen is fully fitted, which in Roomzzz's case means a hob, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and the basics you need to actually cook rather than just boil a kettle. For a two-night stay, this means you can do a small supermarket shop and eat one meal in without it feeling like camping. For a week-long stay, it changes the economics of the trip considerably.
The finish is consistent with a mid-to-upper hotel standard. Beds are large, linen is hotel-quality, and the bathrooms are well specified. The design across Roomzzz properties is contemporary without being the sort of aggressively minimal aesthetic that leaves you searching for somewhere to put your bag. There is actual storage.
Wi-Fi is included and, in our experience across the brand, reliable enough for video calls — which matters if you are a business traveller working from the room. The reception team can handle the sorts of requests a hotel concierge would field: local recommendations, taxi bookings, luggage storage.
Who is the Suite Room for? Business travellers on stays of three nights or more, families with one or two children who would otherwise need to book two hotel rooms, and anyone who finds the standard hotel room format claustrophobic after day two. It is not for people who want a buzzing hotel bar downstairs and room service at midnight — Roomzzz does not offer that kind of hospitality infrastructure.
Rates vary by city, property, and time of year. A Suite Room in Leeds or Nottingham will come in noticeably cheaper than the same category in central London. Check the current price for your dates on Roomzzz — the direct booking rate is often the best available, and the website shows real-time availability across all properties.
Pros and Cons of Roomzzz Aparthotels
- Full kitchen in every room, including oven and dishwasher — not a kitchenette with a microwave and a single hob ring, but a kitchen you can actually use. This is the feature that justifies the price difference over a standard hotel for stays of three nights or more.
- City-centre locations across multiple UK cities — Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Chester, and London properties are well-placed for both business districts and public transport, which matters when you are travelling without a car.
- Significantly more space than equivalent hotel pricing — comparing like for like on nightly rate, Roomzzz suite rooms offer more usable square footage than most four-star hotel rooms at a similar price point.
- Consistent fit-out and service standards — the properties are individually designed but the core offer (linen quality, kitchen specification, Wi-Fi, reception hours) is reliably consistent, which matters if you are booking Roomzzz in a city you have not visited before.
- Award-winning properties with genuine design investment — these are not converted office blocks with flat-pack furniture. The Penthouse Suites in particular are genuinely well-designed spaces that hold up to scrutiny.
- No on-site restaurant or room service at most properties — if you want dinner without leaving the building, Roomzzz is not set up for it. The kitchen is the trade-off for the lack of food and beverage infrastructure. On a wet Tuesday in November, this is a real limitation.
- Pricing is not always competitive for single-night stays — the value case for Roomzzz builds over multiple nights. For a one-night stopover, a conventional hotel often works out cheaper and easier, particularly if you factor in the time to settle into a larger space you will barely use.
- Quality and character varies between locations — the London property and the regional city properties are quite different experiences, and not every location has been updated to the same standard. Checking recent guest reviews for your specific property before booking is sensible.
Who Is Roomzzz Aparthotels For?
Roomzzz makes most sense for business travellers on multi-night stays, particularly those who are working from the room and need reliable Wi-Fi and a proper desk setup rather than a laptop balanced on a hotel bed. It also makes strong sense for families: two adults and two children who would otherwise need adjoining hotel rooms can often fit comfortably into a Suite Room and save money in the process, while the kitchen cuts the cost of eating out for every meal.
Couples on a city break of three or more nights will find the extra space genuinely useful rather than just a nice-to-have, especially in the Suite and Penthouse categories.
Skip Roomzzz if you are doing a single-night city stopover — the premium for the extra space does not pay off in under 24 hours. Skip it too if hotel amenities matter to you: a spa, a restaurant, a bar, room service, a concierge who can get you a theatre booking at short notice. Roomzzz is not built around those things. And if budget is the overriding concern, there are cheaper aparthotel options in most of the same cities — Roomzzz is a mid-to-upper proposition, not a budget one.
FAQ
Is Roomzzz Aparthotels worth it for a short city break?
Roomzzz is worth it for city breaks of three nights or more, where the kitchen and extra space start to pay for themselves. For a single night, a conventional hotel will usually be simpler and cheaper. The sweet spot is the mid-week business stay or a long weekend where you actually want to settle in rather than just sleep.
Does Roomzzz include breakfast?
Roomzzz does not typically include breakfast in the room rate — but the fully-fitted kitchen in every room means you can buy groceries and make your own, which is often what guests do on longer stays. There is no on-site restaurant at most Roomzzz properties, so eating in means cooking yourself or ordering a delivery.
How does Roomzzz compare to booking a serviced apartment through Airbnb?
Roomzzz offers more consistency and reliability than a private Airbnb listing. You get a staffed reception, guaranteed linen and housekeeping standards, and a brand that is accountable if something goes wrong. Airbnb can be cheaper, but the quality varies sharply between listings. For business travel especially, Roomzzz is the lower-risk option.
Which UK cities does Roomzzz operate in?
Roomzzz has properties in Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Chester, and London, with the exact number of locations and availability varying. The Roomzzz website shows current properties and live availability — it is worth checking directly as the portfolio has expanded in recent years.
Can you book Roomzzz for long-term stays?
Yes — Roomzzz accommodates extended stays, which is one of the reasons the fully-fitted kitchen matters. Guests staying for weeks rather than nights get the self-sufficiency of a rented flat with the support of hotel-style services. Rates for longer stays are worth negotiating directly with the property, as extended-stay pricing is often available but not always shown on the standard booking page.
Our Verdict
Roomzzz does what it says: it gives you more space, a real kitchen, and a consistent standard of finish in well-located city-centre properties. For anyone staying three nights or more — whether for work, a family trip, or a longer city break — that combination is genuinely useful and often better value than a hotel room of equivalent nightly cost. The lack of food and beverage infrastructure is a real limitation, and the value case does not stack up for single-night stays. The variation in quality between older and newer properties is also worth watching; always check recent reviews for your specific location before booking.
This is not a brand for travellers who want the full hotel experience. It is a brand for people who want to feel at home in a city they are visiting, without the unpredictability of a private rental. For that audience, it earns its place at the top of the shortlist.
We rate Roomzzz Aparthotels 4.0 out of 5.
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