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A residence is a fusion between a classic hotel and a place of living. Often referred to as hotel residences or serviced residences, they contain lounges, hallways, and often kitchens. They also boast services like housekeeping and communal facilities like pools and spas.

A residence promises a way to vacation in style and autonomy. Whether you're on a city break or a business trip, they offer a great way to feel like a real local in the place you're visiting. They offer a homely sort of pad that lets you cook your own meals and relax in your own lounge spaces. All that comes with the added comfort of a managed property, which means housekeeping and front-desk services are usually close by.

Whether it's a condo or a standalone short-term villa rental in a complex, you can often look forward to plenty more square meterage when staying in a private residence near popular attractions. These stays have communal amenities: gyms, pools, in-building restaurants, and shared rooftop terraces. And there's the added dash of hotel service, coming with dedicated reception and cleaning staff in some properties. The main perk of a residence is the feeling of being home despite being away.

Because of their popularity with independent travelers, families, and business people, it's now possible to find a residence in most corners of the globe. That said, this sort of accommodation is mostly limited to European cities and towns particularly in France or Italy where you can find spectacular residences in cities like Paris and Rome, Bordeaux and Venice and everywhere in between.

While a hotel is an out-and-out vacation choice, a residence aims to create somewhere you can feel at home, even if on a quick visit. Instead of small suites and a focus on room service and complementary breakfast, a residence is all about larger bedrooms, family rooms, kitchens, and greater flexibility. There may be housekeeping. There might be a pool. Residences are as diverse as the cities where you find them.

While residence hotels tend to be considered a premium accommodation choice, offering guests extra space and flexibility over a normal hotel, along with luxurious communal features, these stays can actually be nice and cheap. That's especially true of condo residences on the outskirts of major destinations – you can use Expedia's map tool to search for those.

You can go through exactly the same process you would when booking a hotel or an inn for booking a residence. That's because Expedia puts all accommodation in the same search engine and makes it easy to sort through different types with its filtering options. From this page, simply use the above wizard and only residences will show. Remember, it's possible to save money by booking flights, car rentals, and other add-ons as part of a single package, enhancing that fine penthouse, modern condo flat, or stylish villa resort stay.