Saturday, May 23, 2015

Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu

While we loved Marriott Hotel in Cebu, Radisson Blu gives more value for your money.  The lobby is huge but is never intimidating.  The staff is very welcoming and makes you feel right at home. They are seemingly right where you need them to be especially by the elevator banks where it tends to get confusing if you're supposed to turn left or right. 

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Premier Room

The Premier Room we stayed in opens up to a mirrored hallway with a powder room to the right.  

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The hallway leads you to a desk and a living room.  The door to the right of the desk leads you to a walk in closet where you can access your room. 
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Executive Suite

The Executive Suite is about the same size as the Premier Room but is arranged slightly differently. By the door, to your right, you can access the walk in closet which leads you to the bathroom that leads you to the bedroom which then leads you to the living room. 

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Unlike the other room, this room has a Nespresso machine for all you coffee lovers.
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Superior Room

The Superior Room is very spacious and will hold it's own if you compare it against any of the best rated hotels in Manila.
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The Premier Room and Executive Suite comes with access to the Executive lounge.  They have a dress code so better pack a pair of pants.  There are not a lot of choices so it's not that big of a deal if you don't get access to the lounge. 

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The hotel is right beside SM Cebu and CNT Lechon is also very near.  Cabs are easy to get although avoid rush hours or the mall closing time. 

The hotel has a lagoon shaped pool that looks a lot like Sofitel Manila's and a very spacious gym. 
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Overall, I'd pick Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu in a heartbeat if I'm ever back in Cebu and staying in the city.




Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu

Monday, January 19, 2015

Luneta Hotel

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After undergoing restoration and reconstruction, the Luneta Hotel opened its doors to the public last year.  Admittedly, I found out about it a little late but I booked a room to experience the old world charm as soon as I had the chance.

The hotel was pretty quiet on the day that we checked in, I maybe saw only three other guests during our overnight stay. 

The ground floor has the lobby and the bar and restaurant.  
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The rooms are a little small with the Executive Suite being only 29 square meters but the high ceiling is one that you'd rarely see these days. 

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The balcony door is locked which is sad, it would've been nice to stay out for a while.

The bathroom is a little modern compared to the overall feel of the hotel but I don't mind.
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Noise levels are a bit high as you can hear every passing vehicle and chatter right outside the hotel so if you have trouble sleeping, it would be good to bring some ear plugs. 

The hotel is located near Luneta park but there are not a lot of restaurants within walking distance. It would be great if the surrounding areas start getting restored and developed as well to preserve our heritage.



Luneta Hotel
414 TM Kalaw St.
Ermita, Manila
+632 875 8921





Friday, January 2, 2015

Cebu City Marriott Hotel

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*Photo taken from the official Marriott Cebu site.

Analyn and I wanted to stay in a hotel that's really close to the mall so we decided on Marriott Hotel as it is right beside Ayala Cebu.
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The two properties are separated by only a fence.  From the mall, you can actually take a peek and see Marriott's pool.

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I didn't get to take a photo of the lobby but it is a bit small.  

The room is adequately sized and provides a good view of Cebu's business park.
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Apart from the pool, they also have a gym that I didn't get to use.
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Wifi is free, strong and stable!
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Apart from the location, as with our other first-hand experience of the Marriott hospitality, the hotel should also be proud of their great service.



Cardinal Rosales Ave
Cebu City