Seated on the lesser-dense pockets of Baguio city is a new addition to the number of prestigious hotels and accommodation for people who wanted a luxurious stay in the city of pines.
A group of bloggers, including me of course, was invited by the hotel for a weekend stay. (we call it staycation; a portmanteau of stay and vacation............ umm.. well... i know... i talk too much.)
Arriving at 3:12 am in the hotel's porte cochere, a person opened the door of our van, in which they called a bellboy (I'm not that cultured of a person to get a privilege of staying in a high end hotel like this, much more be guided into their 8-step arrival staircase, and know what a bellboy means.)
The chilly wind blew hard in the Saturday morning. Observing the place is the last thing I was able to think of but still the well-designed entry statement caught my attention. Designed by an architect, i thought. Properly landscaped rotunda, an iconic water feature and a non-imposing, well-lit building architecture blends in with the surrounding landscape. Meanwhile, we barely had sleep from that 6-hour ride from Manila and good heavens a hotel came to our rescue.
A charming, sleek reception area greets every guest of the hotel. Of course, there should be a receptionist here, unlike the photo. It's not like the vases will entertain you... On other note, the main atrium upon entry opens to a high-ceiling structure with walls heralded by appalling wood-carved Azaleas. Too literal, I observed, but the fact that the large scale of the feature wall accentuates and symbolizes the whole interior of the hotel, it became effective. The lighting was superb.
Rooms:
We were led to our rooms in the 5th floor, where we, guys, occupied a deluxe room with a queen size bed and a sofa-bed. All good for four.
What greeted us upon entry was a very spacious studio room (approximately 50 sqm.) with all the necessities: bed, bathroom, sofa, tv, cabinets, refrigerator and even a STOVE! Yes, a stove, sink, cupboard, and a refrigerator with beer hehehe. Now we have a reason to prepare our own food!
I took some time to check my most favorite part of a hotel while my two companions are busy watching the television.
Food:
Of course, a hotel stay won't be complete with all the mouthwatering food that comes with it. Luckily enough we were treated for breakfast, lunch(in which we were the ones who prepared, I have a separate post for it though.) and a Chef's special dinner!!!!!! *foodgasm alert*
BREAKFAST, DAY 1: Buffet in which I am too lazy to enumerate, too many of them!
DAY 1, DINNER: Chef'sspecial, Chicken something with garlic, Bagnet with a very very delicious vinegar sauce,
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| We're all happy campers!!! |
DAY 2, BREAKFAST: Buffet again, with special participation of a freshly-cooked scrambled egg!
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| Look at our happy faces!!! |
Service:
The service was superb. The staff treated us with utmost care and hospitality, especially our hosts who even prepared a game and ate with us!
Amenities:
They also have a bar within the lobby where one can spend ogling people who happen to pass by the lobby. (kidding!)
And, a children's playground. Interesting-ly enough, A colleague designed the landscape of this hotel. That's why the moment I first stepped on the premises, i felt a certain "ba-dump" that a fellow landscape architect laid his/her hands on the site.
For more information on packages and hotel rates, You can check this site out:
http://www.azalearesidencesbaguio.com/ppc/packages.php
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Thanks to my companions as well!
Darwin of http://www.trackingtreasure.net
Ivan of http://www.ivanlakwatsero.com
Mich of http://www.chasingphilippines.com
Chyng of http://www.chyngreyes.com
Gay of http://www.pinaytraveljunkie.com
Kaiz of http://missbackpacker.info
Waaah... Na-miss ko ang Azalea! Puro kain tlaga ginawa nyo sa Baguio, hindi haggard compared to our batch. Anyways, enjoy din naman! :D
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