what are amenities

Amenities are additional features or services that come with a property, such as a swimming pool, fitness center, or dog park. They are designed to provide comfort, convenience, and enjoyment for tenants or residents occupying the property. Amenities can be tangible, such as the number and nature of guest rooms, elevators, internet access, restaurants, parks, community centers, swimming pools, golf courses, health club facilities, party rooms, theater or media rooms, bike paths or garages, or intangible, such as well-integrated public transport, pleasant views, nearby activities, and a low crime rate. Amenities can be community or in-unit amenity options. They can be a major selling point for a property and the reason a buyer chooses one building over another. Amenities are not to be confused with utilities, which refer to the basic necessities for living, such as electricity, gas, water, and sewage.