Kongsgata Apartments
Ådne Espeland is one of several entrepreneurs who started Kongsgata Apartments in Ålgård. Kongsgata is centrally located with proximity to both city life and nature attractions such as Preikestolen and Kjerag.
Kongsgata Apartments
Ådne Espeland is one of several entrepreneurs who started Kongsgata Apartments in Ålgård. Kongsgata is centrally located with proximity to both city life and nature attractions such as Preikestolen and Kjerag.
Kongsgata was originally planned as a shopping street with Kongeparken as its closest neighbour. Now, the entrepreneurs have turned it into an accommodation option for the over 250,000 annual visitors to Kongeparken, as well as tourists who come to experience the spectacular nature in the area.
“We also see that the business and tourism are growing here in Ålgård, and are therefore happy to offer visitors an accommodation option year-round,” says Ådne.
Self-service guests and automation
Kongsgata Apartments uses Invite’s solution for both automatic access and temperature control on floor heating and panel heaters. Ådne and the other entrepreneurs had a vision of creating a future-oriented accommodation concept where guests arrive at a clean apartment, with a made-up bed, and otherwise take care of themselves.
“We wanted a smart home that we could control ‘from the outside.’ We have no reception, so it’s very convenient, for example, to be able to help guests unlock the door via the mobile phone if there is a need for it. In that regard, we were recommended Invite.”
Kongsgata was originally planned as a shopping street with Kongeparken as its closest neighbour. Now, the entrepreneurs have turned it into an accommodation option for the over 250,000 annual visitors to Kongeparken, as well as tourists who come to experience the spectacular nature in the area.
“We also see that the business and tourism are growing here in Ålgård, and are therefore happy to offer visitors an accommodation option year-round,” says Ådne.
Self-service guests and automation
Kongsgata Apartments uses Invite’s solution for both automatic access and temperature control on floor heating and panel heaters. Ådne and the other entrepreneurs had a vision of creating a future-oriented accommodation concept where guests arrive at a clean apartment, with a made-up bed, and otherwise take care of themselves.
“We wanted a smart home that we could control ‘from the outside.’ We have no reception, so it’s very convenient, for example, to be able to help guests unlock the door via the mobile phone if there is a need for it. In that regard, we were recommended Invite.”
A good start in the rental industry
“We started in August 2022 and experienced a lot of interest from European tourists. In addition, we see that if something happens in Stavanger/Sandnes, we quickly fill up as well. At the Oil Exhibition in Stavanger last fall, we were fully booked all week with visitors from India, Switzerland, the USA, and others. Now, during the winter season, it’s quieter, but we have agreements with machine contractors who rent accommodations for their employees during the workweeks. We’re now planning for the summer of 2023 and looking forward to it.”
An important advantage for Kongsgata Apartments was that they had a startup phase without too many costs. Feedback from guests has been very positive.
Dreams of making Kongsgata a sought-after destination
The plans going forward include fixing up the outdoor area and strengthening Kongsgata’s offering to travellers. The long-term goal is to turn the street into a destination for food, travel, and experiences.
A good start in the rental industry
“We started in August 2022 and experienced a lot of interest from European tourists. In addition, we see that if something happens in Stavanger/Sandnes, we quickly fill up as well. At the Oil Exhibition in Stavanger last fall, we were fully booked all week with visitors from India, Switzerland, the USA, and others. Now, during the winter season, it’s quieter, but we have agreements with machine contractors who rent accommodations for their employees during the workweeks. We’re now planning for the summer of 2023 and looking forward to it.”
An important advantage for Kongsgata Apartments was that they had a startup phase without too many costs. Feedback from guests has been very positive.
Dreams of making Kongsgata a sought-after destination
The plans going forward include fixing up the outdoor area and strengthening Kongsgata’s offering to travellers. The long-term goal is to turn the street into a destination for food, travel, and experiences.
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