Top 25 Staycation Hotels in the Philippines with the Best Amenities

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Searching for a staycation destination with specific hotel amenities can be a daunting task. 

This is especially true for certain types of travelers: A decent room with a comfortable bed works for the on-the-go traveler. The picky eater needs mouthwatering buffets or a la carte dishes from flagship restaurants. A water baby prefers to stay under the sun in a cozy pool, while a socialite might look for a hip in-house bar. One can also require an impressive first impression from the reception area’s aesthetics. 

That said, Traveloka has rounded up a list of 25 staycation hotels with the best amenities to help those who are looking to have staycations in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao. The list features lodging luxuries such as swimming pools, breakfast buffet service, flagship restaurants, in-house bars, and even the lobby, as well as distinct activities.

For the hotels with best swimming pools, Richmonde Hotel and Mella Hotel in Ortigas and Las Pinas, respectively, start the list for Metro Manila. The Crimson Resort and Spa Cebu Mactan and Hotel Tropika Davao wraps up this portion with equally stunning swimming pool facilities. Apart from the structural design and appearance, the line-up also considered the perks guests can experience, like food and beverages to be consumed by the pool, among others.

Foodie travelers who can’t begin the day on an empty stomach, can refer to these hotels for the best, most extensive breakfast buffet options in town. Cafe Ilang Ilang of The Manila Hotel headlines this list, as well as Diamond Hotel’s Corniche for Metro Manila area. Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casino’s UNO and Radisson Blu’s Feria are the go-to places in Cebu, while Waterfront Insular Davao’s equally delicious breakfast fare completes the list.

Continuing the eater’s guide to great food flagship restaurants offering hearty meals with quality ingredients and a wide selection of offerings. Essential Goodness, for the Pilgrims at Lub d Makati and Discovery Suites Manila’s Prime 22 are gastronomic havens in Metro Manila. Cafe Marco in Marco Polo Plaza Cebu and Radisson Blu Cebu’s Urban Table Events Plaza offer culinary masterpieces in the Queen City of the South. Bondi&Bourke at The Bourke Hotel is a new hotspot worth the visit in Davao.

Those in search of a good time need to be in these best hotel bars around the country. The Bayleaf Intramuros Sky Deck View Bar and I’M Hotel Makati’s Antidote Tapas & Bespoke Cocktails will intoxicate guests in Metro Manila. Maayo Hotel Cebu’s Dayun Lounge bar and Bai Hotel Cebu’s Twilight Roofdeck Lounge + Bar, as well as Marco Polo Davao’s Eagle Bar wrap up the socializer’s list for Cebu and Davao, respectively. These joints provide the best drinking ambiance accompanied by sumptuous chow and light or heavy libations for every traveler.

Traveler’s with a discerning visual palette can enjoy these hotels at first glance of the lobbies. The Manila Hotel and Nuwa Manila in The City of Dreams are Metro Manila’s finest. In Seda Ayala Center Cebu and The Henry Hotel Cebu, the lobbies are eye-catching, while Park Inn by Radisson Davao takes the cake for this list.

Special hotel amenities are features that make these hotels extra cool. In Metro Manila, The Henry Hotel Manila’s The Library is one of those gems. Hotel H2O Manila is also a unique amenity in itself as it’s housed by The Manila Ocean park. Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan has Crimzone for Kids and the Maayo Hotel Cebu has a refreshing rooftop garden. Dusit D2 Davao’s has special Namm Spa for a therapeutic experience like no other.

So, where will your next destination with the best hotel amenity be? 

Leave it to Traveloka to provide a convenient, hassle-free staycation! Visit https://www.traveloka.com/en-ph/hotel and book your desired hotel now!

OYO helps boost Philippines tourism with its technology-enabled ecosystem

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Manila, Philippines – OYO Hotels and Homes, South Asia’s largest, China’s 2nd largest and the world’s 6th largest and fastest growing chain of leased and franchised hotels, homes and living spaces is committed to supporting the Department of Tourism (DOT) in boosting the country’s tourism industry while preserving the beauty of the Philippines through sustainable infrastructure. DOT’s refreshed ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’ campaign which encourages local and foreign tourists to explore and experience the wonders the country has to offer is being supported by OYO Hotels & Homes. OYO offers standardized, high-quality and affordable accommodations by leveraging innovative technology.

Technology is deeply embedded in OYO’s DNA and is leveraged to facilitate standardization of services, amenities and in-room experience, thereby helping maintain service standards in the Philippines. OYO has created a robust in-house stack of proprietary technology powering 20+ applications. Every aspect of OYO’s ecosystem is powered by technology right from procurement to auditing, renovation and transformation to asset owner engagement and customer experience. 

Commenting on the development, Ankit Arya, Country Head - OYO Philippines, said, “DOT’s campaign is a great initiative to further the country’s tourism and hospitality industry. It is in line with our mission of offering guests quality living spaces. At OYO Hotels and Homes, we are harnessing the power of innovative technologies to build a world class experience for our guests. Technology is at the core of everything we do and is a key growth driver for us. It powers each and every aspect of hotel management - from procuring linen to checking in a guest or ordering food or tea, coffee during the time of the stay. We will continue to invest in new innovations and support the DOT in making the Philippines a preferred tourist destination.”

From a customer experience standpoint OYO leverages data science and analytics to improve the guest experience at every step. Through AI and machine learning, OYO looks at multiple metrics from time of day, weather, location to local events, to be able to learn more and more about what kind of a room a customer prefers, and what are the search results the customer is most likely to appreciate. Data science and machine learning helps understand guest behaviour - both preferences and implicit behaviour, how they interact with search results and app and the interactions they carry out while staying at OYO properties. 

OYO’s 20+ applications including OYO OS, a global and industry-first proprietary hotel management system, Krypton,auditing app that ensures excellent guest experience, Optimus,dedicated transformation app that helps teams understand the transformation requirements of a building while giving cost estimates, budget in addition to assigning tasks and tracking the pace and more are aimed at delivering quality experience and value to its guests and partners. Backed by 400+ microsystems and 1,000 full-stack engineers spread across multiple locations, OYO is able to deliver a consistent and standardized experience to travellers 

OYO Hotels and Homes is committed to transforming the overall accommodation and travel experience by providing premium quality service at an affordable price. With an initial investment of $50 million and a commitment to extend OYO’s quality service and experience to the travellers in the Philippines, OYO continues to transform properties across Manila, Cebu, Davao, Boracay, and Tagaytay and other cities in the country. By 2020, OYO aims to establish a presence in more than 10 cities with more than 20,000 rooms in the Philippines.

About OYO Hotels and Homes:

OYO is the world’s 6th largest hotel chain operating from Tokyo to Texas and the world’s fastest growing chain of hotels, homes & spaces! With the @Leisure Group joining the chain, OYO today has footprints in more than 800 cities across 24 countries including - UK, US, Japan, China, Malaysia, Nepal, UAE, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, India and the Philippines. With over 20,000 buildings and 700,000 keys under management, OYO is backed by leading investors, including the SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Hero Enterprise, and China Lodging Group and has a mission to bring better living spaces for the world. For more information, log on to https://www.oyorooms.com/

FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME! Century Park Hotel Offers Thirst-quenching Delights

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Manila, Philippines – Summer has officially started with the scorching sun beating on our backs. All too soon, everyone is heading to the beach or pools or for majority who are in Metro Manila, they are doing the most accessible of all: getting their hands on cold drinks and desserts to beat the sweltering heat.

Palm Grove, the poolside outlet of Century Park Hotel, is all geared up for the sunny season with it’s Fun in the Summertime treats. 

Beat the summer sizzle with our thirst-quenching coolers and delectable snacks from P110 net and up from March 22 – May 31, 2019!

Kids and adults alike can enjoy ice-cold juices and classic Pinoy cold desserts of halo-halo (P250 net), mais con yelo (P180 net), and banana saba con yelo (P180 net) served on a coconut shell.

If you are in the mood for ice cream, you can customize your own sweet dish with options of 1, 2 or 4 scoops from P168net and up. Toppings such as choco chips, rice krispies, frosties, marshmallows, salted peanuts, roasted almonds, pistachio nuts, pink sea salt, chili flakes, cheese bites, pastries and fresh fruits are at your disposal.

You can also enjoy a buy 1, get 1 on beer, soft drinks, iced tea and bottled water.

Active kids and even adults can get hungry after a long swim at the hotel’s outdoor temperature-controlled pools. Palm Grove has prepared special snacks and boxes ranging from pasta, sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries and a whole lot more.

“It is already outdoor season in the country and we highly anticipate guests who will be longing for a day in our pools. We have prepared a number of cool treats and delicious snacks to cap off a perfect day at Century Park Hotel, we hope everyone enjoys what we have in store,” said Anthony Tan, CPH’s General Manager.

Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 500 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience. 

To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contactinformation@centurypark.com.ph and telephone number: (632) 528-8888.

Club Paradise Palawan is Luxury Wedding Destination Global Winner

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Club Paradise received the prestigious Luxury Wedding Destination award from the 2018 World Luxury Hotel Awards or WLHA. The coveted award was given in recognition of Club Paradise’s sustained commitment to excellence in hoteliering and its outstanding achievements in the international luxury hotel industry. 

Voted by over 300,000 international travelers and industry players across 99 categories, the World Luxury Hotel Awards provides international recognition for the luxury hotel industry. 

Club Paradise Palawan offers a one-of-a-kind wedding experience that only an award-winning resort destination can offer. 

By showcasing each hotel’s unique selling points, world-class facilities and excellent service, the awards provide winners the opportunity to inspire the confidence of guests and retain a loyal clientele in this highly competitive market. 

Club Paradise Palawan offers a one-of-a-kind wedding experience that only an award-winning resort destination can offer. 

Nestled in an exclusive, 19-hectare island resort that’s set amidst a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Club Paradise Palawan is known as a pristine tropical island getaway. Its expansive beachfront, with the sun dramatically setting behind the picturesque mountains of Coron, as well as the breathtaking sight of bats in flight, make for a picture-perfect wedding. 

Attention to details also makes Club Paradise a great wedding destination. Wedding packages, from intimate affairs to grand celebrations, also give couples the option to hold the most memorable day of their lives in paradise exactly the way they want it. No request is too big or small. Events Specialists are on hand to help make each and every dream wedding a reality – making it a truly bespoke experience. 

With the most romantic destination, picture-perfect setting, luxurious accommodations, incomparable service and meticulous attention to details, Club Paradise Palawan definitely makes for an award-winning, bespoke wedding destination like no other. 

For more details, visit https://www.clubparadisepalawan.com. 

Century Park Hotel offers a salvo of New Year offers

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Manila, Philippines – Century Park Hotel (CPH), one of the finest hotels in Manila, proudly announces its salvo of New Year offers this first quarter of 2019.

From January 20 to February 18, rooms can be availed from P5,500 net / night (Superior Room), P6,500 net / night (Deluxe) to P7,500 net / night (Jr. Suite Superior). Aside from the complimentary breakfast for two, the “New Year Salvo Promo” also includes a set lunch or dinner for two at Century Tsukiji.

If you are seeking for a gustatory adventure, Café in the Park dares you to try Century Burger, a ½ pound burger grilled to your liking! For those with hearty appetites, lunch and dinner buffet is available at P1,495net (adult) and P795net (children 6-10 years old) from 11:30AM to 2:30PM and 6:00PM to 10:00PM. Senior citizens get 50% off on buffets every Saturdays and Sundays.

For ramen enthusiasts, Century Tsukiji wants you to try its tonkotsu ramen garnished with pork belly, egg and vegetables.

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Head over to Atrium Lounge and avail of our featured drinks of the quarter: “Hi-Ho” / “High Hope!” (cocktail) and Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon (wine) at P350 per glass.

Deli Snack offers a wide array of mouthwatering pastries and delicatessen. Torta Nacciole de Chocolato, a mix of chocolate ganache, Tanduay rhum, coffee flavoring and whipped cream, is the featured cake of the month. The delectable desesert is available at P1,080 (round) and P2,570 (rectangular). Meanwhile, the Pata Hamon or pork knuckles with raisins, pistachio nuts and chestnuts is available at P1,280/kg.

“We eagerly welcome 2019 through our attractive promotions and reasonable rates. May our New Year promos bring delight to all the guests and make them feel that they are home,” said CPH General Manager Anthony Tan.

NÜWA at City of Dreams Manila receives 2018 Forbes Five-Star Award

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NÜWA City of Dreams Manila achieves Five-Star rating in the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide, the only new Five-Star award for hotels in Manila. Forbes Travel Guide is considered as the annual “Oscars” of the hotel industry and is known for its exacting and stringent standards. The prestigious list of award winners is comprised of the world’s best hotels and resorts.

“It is through the vision and leadership of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho and the hard work and commitment of our management and staff that NÜWA City of Dreams Manila has achieved this recognition. We’re extremely proud of our colleagues for contributing to this high standard of service each and every day and we thank our guests for their trust and confidence,” said Kevin Benning, City of Dreams Manila Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited’s luxury integrated resorts in Macau and Manila garnered a collective total of 71 stars from 2018 Forbes Travel Guide. NÜWA Macau is the only property with a total of 5 Five-Stars for its offerings in accommodation, spa and restaurants. Altira Macau is one of only two resorts worldwide with quadruple Five-Stars; and Studio City’s Star Tower and NÜWA Manila are only two of the new 27 hotels to receive the Five-Star rating among other 50 countries.

“NÜWA represents Melco’s DNA of sophistication, quality, and innovation. Being one of the select hotels in the world that’s awarded the Forbes Five-Star is a testament to our dedication to provide the highest level of luxury experience and personalized service”, adds Geoff Andres, until recently the Property President of City of Dreams Manila prior to assuming the same position in Studio City Macau early this month.

Forbes Travel Guide (formerly Mobil Travel Guide) has been the gold standard in the hotel industry since 1958. Its rating system is based on more than 900 objective standards for hotels, restaurants and spas worldwide, making it the most comprehensive and rigorous in the industry. To achieve Forbes Travel Guide Four and Five-Star status, properties must meet or exceed the bar-setting service standards, which are determined through an unannounced and undercover service evaluation conducted by Forbes Travel Guide’s expert inspectors.

NÜWA Manila’s Forbes Five-Star award comes a month after the luxury brand was launched on January 16 this year, when Melco Resorts & Entertainment rebranded Crown Towers in Manila and Macau to NÜWA. Melco’s new luxury brand NÜWA, inspired by the eponymous heroine in Chinese mythology, represents classic Asian refinement.

NÜWA, one of the three luxury hotels in City of Dreams Manila, features 254 lavishly-appointed contemporary rooms, and spacious suites and villas with personalized and dedicated butler service. Facilities include a free-form swimming pool, fitness center with state-of-the-art Precore fitness equipment; and the NUWA spa which provides a pampering experience in elegant therapy rooms and spa suites within the 654-sq.meter facility.

An elevated dining experience is also available at NÜWA, with: The Tasting Room, the newly reopened restaurant offering a Michelin-star experience with contemporary French cuisine infused with Asian influences; Crystal Dragon, known for its premium Cantonese and regional Chinese fare in a modern Oriental setting; and Breezes, a poolside restaurant and bar. The Sky Gaming Lounge, a well-appointed private space on the topmost floor is exclusively for Li Ying Hin VIPs. 

For more information on NÜWA, call 800 8080 or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com or www.nuwamanila.com.

SEDA NUVALI, Your Home South of Manila

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For many of us a vacation is not always that easy, especially in our budget. 

How we wish we could escape the stressful, noisy city environment, attending to our day-to-day responsibilities at work and at home. 

We need a break, maybe for a couple of days of fun, relaxation and adventure with our family somewhere. But sometimes if not most of the time we cannot do so due to some reasons.

It might be between restaurants, hotel accommodation, transportation, travel costs multiplied to a family make us to think twice, it’s a huge sum of money to spend for a weekend vacation.

If not the cost as the factor, it is sometimes health concerns or work obligations that prevent us from leaving our home for that much needed vacation.

This year, why not plan a vacation south of Manila? 

A true staycation of fun, adventure and relaxation for your whole family.

Seda NUVALI

Your home south of Manila either with your family, friends or co-workers. Seda Nuvali, a great place to spend your weekend, for fun and adventure.

It’s easy to indulge life’s best pleasure while staying at Seda NUVALI in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna. The lifestyle hotel forms an integral part of the NUVALI eco-city development which is intended as the growth center of the CALABARZON area.

All rooms have: 40-inch LED HDTV ; Media panel with HDMI, USB and A/V connectivity; with iPod dock and FM stereo features; Complimentary wireless or wired Internet access; Mini-bar and coffee and tea making facilities; Executive writing desk; In-room safe

At Seda you will have that spectacular views of the lake and overlooking structures that blend perfectly with natural landscapes of a peaceful, resort-like environment.

It offers rudiments such as 150 contemporary style guestrooms, an e-lounge and banquet, and meeting venues for modern business travelers.

A spa, gym, swimming pool, Straight Up roof deck bar, and Seda’s signature restaurant, Misto, and and other facilities to make your stay more enjoyable and relaxed.

Adult and kiddie swimming pools

Function rooms – 6 fully-equipped venues that can accommodate meetings of 10 to 90 persons

Gym

Misto, Seda’s signature restaurant. Misto – offers all-day dining with a fine selection of international dishes and local favorites

Game room, children’s playroom

And just a few steps is the Solenad’s dining and retail outlets for your shopping needs.

For corporate event and team building, Seda is within easy reach of The Monochrome Events Place and sports facilities, the Camp N and the wake-boarding site at Republic Wake Park for fun and adventure.

Camp N 

 

Republic Wake Park

Republic Wake Park NUVALI – water sports facility that features a 4-hectare lake, hotel, bar, restaurant, and skate park

With all these, we suggest Seda at Nuvali for your next team building or strategic planning, group friends and family adventure!

Familiarization tour and Staycation at Seda Nuvali we have last July 23-24, 2017.

Day 1

at the Camp N

Lunch at Misto 

Great lunch at Misto - Relish Japanese cuisine made with authentic ingredients , variety of food items in a bento box featuring Japanese culinary artistry.

A wonderful evening, bbq dinner with beautiful music. 

Day 2 

To start the day, we had a delightful healthy breakfast at Misto.

An Executive Set Lunch : An awesome lunch before we go back to Manila 

One of the Wall arts at Seda Nuvali by Ann Tiu Pamintuan 

Thank you Seda Nuvali for a wonderful , fun and adventure during our staycation. We will be back again, with our family and friends.

Seda NUVALI location

Lakeside Evozone, Seda NUVALI is located in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, 4026, Philippines and forms an integral part of the NUVALI eco-city development.

NUVALI is envisioned to be the growth center of the CALABARZON region, which is comprised of the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. Among the features of this eco-city are sustainable residential developments, spaces dedicated to sports activities and nature trails, and environment-friendly entertainment options. The site is less than an hour’s drive from Metro Manila and is accessible through several exits along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).

Visit Seda Nuvali website  http://web.sedanuvali.com

 and contact Phone Number: +63-49-255 8888 for more info and updates. 

GetGo partners with SM Hotels for rewarding stays and free getaways

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GetGo Loyalty Division general manager Nik Laming and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. executive vice president Peggy Angeles seal the partnership during the MOA signing.

Spending a relaxing day or a week at some of the country’s luxurious hotels is now even more rewarding as GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific, partners with SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. to bring its members closer to free flights to their dream destinations!

GetGo members can earn rewards points when they call Taal Vista Hotel at (02) 917-8225, Radisson Blu Cebu at (032) 402-9900, Park Inn by Radisson Davao at (82) 272-7600, Park Inn by Radisson Clark at (45) 598-7000, or Pico Sands Hotel at (02) 464-7800, to book a stay based on qualified room rates. Members need to mention their GetGo number when booking and present their cards upon check-in.

"We are very excited to launch this partnership with SM Hotels as it offers more relaxing and rewarding ways for our members to earn GetGo points, towards availing of free Cebu Pacific flights," said Nik Laming, GetGo Loyalty Division general manager.

“We are excited to partner with Cebu Pacific through its loyalty program, GetGo. Cebu Pacific is heralded as the leader in innovation and creativity in the country’s aviation industry. Since its foundation more than two decades ago, it has been one of the stalwarts in the promotion of Philippine tourism, a passion shared by our hotel properties," said Peggy Angeles, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. executive vice president.

For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph, or call +632 71-GETGO (43846). The latest updates are also on GetGoPH's official pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Seda Vertis North, Quezon City’s Largest Hotel, Now Open

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Seda Vertis North, the sixth property of the Seda brand by AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts, is now open at the emerging Vertis North business and commercial district in Diliman, Quezon City.

Seda Vertis North is the first large format hotel of the homegrown chain, offering 438 guestrooms and suites. Owing to the newfound popularity of Quezon City as a corporate location, Seda Vertis North was designed as the premier and biggest hotel catering to business travellers in the northern part of the metropolis.

The hotel’s expansive lobby is already a talking point owing to its stylish design and size that is unique to Quezon City. For all-day dining, it has a 250-seat full scale international restaurant called Misto, featuring a show kitchen and impressive buffet that will change with the seasons and guests’ tastes. Moreover, its pillarless Quezon Ballroom that can seat up to 500 guests, is expected to make the hotel a favored wedding reception venue of couples from the northern part of the Metro, or a cocktail venue for social and corporate events with up to 700 attendees.

The hotel has 438 guestrooms and a ballroom for conventions and banquets

Deluxe rooms and studio-style Premier Rooms are ideal options for individual travelers. Suites, with a separate master bedroom and living room, are perfect for families or guests who require more spacious accommodations.

Opening in the next few months is the Club Lounge with its array of additional perks and privileges, as well as the Presidential Suite, a Chinese restaurant, and Straight Up, Seda’s signature rooftop bar, on the 24th level offering expansive views of the city skyline.

Other hotel facilities and services include the Club Lounge, e-lounge, adults’ and children’s pools, gym and spa with steam and sauna, in-room dining, concierge, bell service, parking and valet, laundry and dry cleaning, airport and city transfers, and daily housekeeping

Other Seda hotels are located in BGC, Taguig, where a second tower is being added; Cagayan De Oro City; Davao City; NUVALI, Laguna; and Iloilo City. More Seda hotels are opening in the next three years in Metro Manila and other key destinations in the Philippines.

Being at the center of convergence, Seda Vertis North just a few steps away from lifestyle shopping malls such as Ayala Malls Vertis North and TriNoma. 

Seda Vertis North is located at Astra cor. Lux Drives, Vertis North, Quezon City.