Idle periods? The condo hotel concept assigns points to each apartment unit, according to the size. Each year/quarter each point would earn some declared rental dividend. It doesn’t matter if your apartment is idle. What matters is the percentage occupancy of the entire hotel.

Furnishing? hassle to many foreign owners. Therefore many developers offer fully furnished units.

Upkeep? hassle to many foreign owners. The condo hotel concept addresses this concern.

Rental income tax? If you manage by yourself, you can under-declare. If you follow condo hotel, then they pay the tax for you.