SACO - The Worldwide Serviced Apartment Network - London's Proms: a great concert tradition

The summer's most famous and accessible classical music concert season is getting into full swing. Will you be there?

If so, there's plenty of benefits in looking at a London serviced apartment for your stay. Even if it's as brief as a single-night stay, you will find that accommodation rates for central London are a lot friendlier—and space a lot more generous—than nearby hotels, particularly for families and small groups.

So what could you see at the Proms in 2010, assuming you have free choice of dates?

A view of the Royal Albert Hall

Informal, unforgettable… Proms 2010 highlights

The Proms are unlike any other concert series: low-priced cash tickets are on sale from two and a half hours before each performance begins, which allows you to see world-class classical music in a majestic location but with an informal atmosphere and for as little as £5 per ticket. The only drawbacks to consider is that it's standing room only, and there may be queues! But how British, if you're getting into the spirit of things.

There are 75 concerts to choose from, each with a theme or slant, and usually with a few experiments and surprises alongside time-honoured works. There's a substantial celebration of Mahler, in the 150th anniversary of his birth: his large-scale symphonies and songs are performed in Proms 1, 18, 24, 26, 34, 48 and 62. There's all five of Beethoven's piano concertos (Proms 6, 16, 27 and 69). There's a pair of Proms (10 & 11) featuring music from Doctor Who. There's even Jamie Cullum with the Heritage Orchestra (Prom 55).

Or there's always the famous Last Night. This is an unforgettable, uproarious and sentimental concert night that simultaneously celebrates the "Britishness" of the event whilst showcasing leading international musicians in a deliberate blend of new and traditional classics. If you've been, it's unforgettable; if you haven't, the best way to get a ticket is to book five other concerts in the Proms season and then apply.

Promming from a serviced apartment in London…

A high-spec serviced apartment in London will have you feeling at home, enjoying comfort and space, while keeping in the 'everyman' spirit of the Proms by not overpaying for the privilege!

You might want to take advantage of our Lazy Sundays special offer at the Holborn serviced apartments, or check out the Covent Garden apartments to be closer still to the Royal Albert Hall, in the heart of the West End. Follow the above link to explore some options, and we hope you'll enjoy a memorable Prom season.