tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73097356529269422652024-02-19T16:04:53.309-08:00Mosey ButterflyLet's flutter or fly with colorful adventures all the time!Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390957115139042362noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-41740433361648459512019-06-08T22:49:00.002-07:002019-06-08T22:53:01.481-07:00Family Staycation at Hotel Jen ManilaHotel Name: Hotel Jen Manila<br />
Location: <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">3<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">001 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay, 1307 </span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Philippines</span><br />
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I made another hotel booking for a three days and two nights accommodation through Agoda a week before my birthday. It is a personal birthday treat which I opted to spend with the whole family π©πͺ. Hotel staycation with my loved ones is one of the relaxing moments I always look forward to. Well, aside from the reason that we get to spend more time together with our growing up kids, they also get to cherish those moments. We, as parents got to exchange valuable conversation with them to get to know what is happening with their lives. With our busy weekday schedule, we only manage to talk about selected topics whenever at home. And when we have no weekend plans, the kids tend to spend their days with their friends or too engrossed with social media. Staying at luxurious hotel not only gives me and my family all those happy times but we also get to exchange ideas, plan our lives, learn more about each other's experiences while we were away from each other and so much more. <br />
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Since the dates coincided with the long holiday, the hotel was fully booked when we were checking-in thus it was only understandable that it took us sometime before we were entertained due to long lines. We arrived at Hotel Jen around 15 minutes before 2PM. But with the courteous and pleasant way the hotel staff entertained guests, I really never feel annoyed of waiting in line except for the guest ahead of me who complained of not getting a bay view room when it was her who made the wrong booking and did not read carefully the fine print. It took her and the staff a long discussion before the guest accepted the offer of additional fee for a bay view room. I really admired the hotel staff for having such patience and courteousness in explaining even though the guest was almost in a fighting mode. π After around ten minutes at the line, it was finally my turn at check-in. Those at the counter were all smiles and very polite when they entertained me that dissolved all those boredom. I was also surprised that no incidental deposit was collected unlike in our other hotel stay. I never really had problem with my booking as everything were arranged accordingly. <br />
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We were assigned adjoining rooms at the 6th floor just as I requested. All the necessary amenities were provided. The beds, linens and pillows were so comfortable. However, the floor carpet, sofa blackout curtains and windows seem to be lacking thorough cleaning as stains and musty odor are somewhat evident. I just hope that housekeeping staff will also ensure to clean thoroughly those areas. Anyway, we were just glad that we have clean and comfortable beds as well as very clean bathrooms. The family had a great time at the pool also where the kids spent most of their time. </div>
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The next day, a sumptuous buffet breakfast was served for all guests and there were ample seating which afforded us a heartily meal for the family. We just checked out the gym but did not try to use the equipment as we preferred to sweat it out at the nearby Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) just across the hotel to jog and walk. My grown-up kids also like it more to spend time outdoors thus we just walked around CCP and nearby establishments. </div>
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This is one of the express checkout that I experienced in all of my hotel stay. π I just surrendered the card keys and for less than three minutes we were allowed to go.<br />
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Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5<br />
Service: πΊπΊπΊπΊ<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">πΊ</span><br />
Cleanliness: πΊπΊπΊ<br />
Room Comfort: πΊπΊπΊ<br />
Facilities: πΊπΊ<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">πΊ<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">πΊ</span></span><br />
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Hotel Accommodation = : (+) for deluxe room at 3 days/2 nights stay<br />
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<br />Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390957115139042362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-73486758149512293102019-03-02T08:17:00.000-08:002019-06-08T18:54:58.070-07:00Family Staycation at Hey Jude Resort Hotel BoracayHotel Name: Hey Jude Resort Hotel<br />
Location: DβMall Boracay, Balabag Boracay Island, Malay Aklan 5608, Philippines<br />
Phone Numbers: (63) (36) 2885401; (63) (36) 2885402<br />
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After confirming the free tickets to Boracay which I got from my Get Go Rewards, I immediately checked the available hotels in Boracay accredited by the Department of Tourism (DoT) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). With the six months rehabilitation of Boracay in 2018, there were establishments ordered closed down due to non-compliance with environmental laws. Also, as tourist quota of 19,000 was still being observed since Boracay re-opened in October 2018, it became mandatory to have a confirmed hotel booking before one can enter Boracay Islands. So,after going through the selection process taking into consideration our available budget, the guest reviews and proximity to the beach front, i decided to book Hey Jude Resort Hotel for three days and two nights stay.<br />
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We had an arranged transport from Caticlan Airport to our hotel which I got from Budgetaway Travel and Tours. Considering that it was our family's first visit in Boracay, I had kids in tow and I had no clue on how to get to our destination, I just needed to have an arranged transport to prevent spoiling our family's holiday. When we arrived in Caticlan Airport at past 1PM, the assigned driver was already waiting for us and ushered us to the waiting van. It took 15 minutes drive to Caticlan Jetty Port where we needed to take a ferry going to Boracay Island. At the jetty port, we were guided by the transport representative to the ferry boat that took us to Cagban Port in the Island of Boracay. The ferry ride from Caticlan Jetty Port to Cagban Port was around twenty minutes. There were entrance formalities that we needed to go through before we were given clearance to leave the port like registration process and validation of our hotel booking. From the port, we were again guided by the transport representative to the van that took us to Hey Jude. Thank goodness that it was a smooth airport to hotel transfer. </div>
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When we arrived at the hotel, there were three foreign female tourists who looked too exhausted and almost crying as they seemed to be lost. I just overheard that they only rode a tricycle that took them there not knowing that it was the wrong hotel. The kind hotel staff assisted them and arranged another tricycle to take them to their destination. After that, the staff accommodated us. I was really glad that I decided to have our transport arranged or we might also end up lost somewhere.</div>
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I shown my booking voucher and the staff processed our check-in immediately. In less than five minutes, she provided us the key to our assigned room at the fourth floor. The hotel has no lift but they have bellboys who assisted with our luggage. The room was spacious enough to accommodate couple with three kids. There were two double-sized beds, complete with room amenities. The hotel is right at D'Mall which is a popular place in Boracay where souvenir shops and restaurants abound. The hotel is not right at the beach-front, but it is only around 2-3 minutes walk to white beach. At around 3PM, my kids already wanted to wade at the beach. It was good that the hotel provided beach towel for us all. We just spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing there waiting for the sun to set for a great photo souvenir. </div>
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The next day, a sumptuous breakfast was prepared for us which was included in our accommodation. The restaurant is located at the seventh floor of the hotel When we get back to our room, it was already cleaned and the bed was made up. Overall, we had a very relaxing stay at Hey Jude Resort Hotel in Boracay. </div>
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We requested the hotel to serve us breakfast at 6AM since we will be leaving early. Although the restaurant is only open at 7AM, they were kind enough to accommodate our request. We had an early morning checkout since we will be fetched at 7AM by our arranged transport. The checkout time was also a breeze and we did not have any problems with it. π<br />
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Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5<br />
Service: πΊπΊπΊπΊ<br />
Cleanliness: πΊπΊπΊ<br />
Room Comfort: πΊπΊπΊ<br />
Facilities: πΊπΊ<br />
Value for money: πΊπΊπΊ<br />
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Hotel Accommodation = : 7,000 (+) for deluxe room at 3 days/2 nights stay<br />
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<br />Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390957115139042362noreply@blogger.com0Road 1-A, Malay, Aklan, Philippines11.966932129941025 121.9323788913086411.904798129941025 121.85169789130865 12.029066129941025 122.01305989130864tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-23863504750598205382019-01-31T23:43:00.000-08:002019-05-08T04:37:12.395-07:00Hotel Review: Azumi Boutique Hotel, Alabang<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Location: 2205 Market Street, Madrigal Business Park, Phase II
Alabang Muntinlupa City 1780</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Contact No. +632 869 9888</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My family ensured to welcome the new year 2019 with a new adventure at a place which we have never been to for us to collect exciting memories to reminisce someday. A week before 2018 came to a close, I booked Azumi Boutique Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa which is one of the areas in Metro Manila where our family never really had a chance yet to explore. I scored another promo deal from Agoda for two rooms, one night/two days stay for only 6000+ with buffet breakfast for four. I chose this hotel because of its proximity to Alabang Town Center, one of the oldest Ayala-owned malls and it is also near Decathlon, the biggest store offering sports apparel and equipment. It is a good place to explore and unwind with the kids. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Since it was really the first time that we went to Alabang, we had some challenge finding the hotel even if we had Waze ππ¦ππ«. After a long two-hour drive from Rizal province, we reached Azumi Boutique Hotel in time before the two o'clock standard check-in time. The hotel has an onsite parking for guests, the guards and staff were generally friendly and helpful. When we reached the front-desk, I only presented the voucher with my ID then the staff checked my reservation, requested for incidental fee then asked me to wait at the lounge. Ten minutes later, we had our room key for one of the rooms but we needed to wait for the other room as I requested for adjacent rooms for my kids. The room has a floor-to-ceiling windows with balcony. Room amenities such as wi-fi connection, tv, mini bar, ref, safety deposit box and toiletries were provided. The plush pillows, soft beds and great smelling blankets guaranteed a comfortable and good night sleep for the family. β¨ππ</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was raining that night so we did not get the chance to walk around or even catch the light show at the Filinvest Festival City. While looking for restaurants nearby, we found ourselves at the Alabang Town Center where we had our family dinner at Sizzlin' Steaks. After eating, we spent some time at Decathlon to accompany J on his hunting spree for sports equipment he intended to bring for our mountain hike the following week, that will be J's treat for the family π. Check out our feature article about our family's first ever Mountain hike. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When we get back to the hotel, the kids tried a dip at the saltwater infinity pool. The pool is open until 10 PM and there is also a cavana lounge at the pool area where my husband and I spent some hours while watching over the kids. The rainy weather made the night cooler but that did not stop the kids from swimming. It was a nice view from the pool area overlooking the Metro, much like that of the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The next day, we had our breakfast at the Romulo CafΓ© located at the ground floor of the hotel just beside the lobby. The place has a limited seating capacity so expect that you will have to wait for your turn at the table. Lucky for us that we had our table before the cafΓ© got jampacked with guests. The breakfast spread offered American and Filipino dishes. It also has some selection of pasta, salad and kid's meal for those who opted for a light breakfast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was a sunny morning so we did not let the chance pass. The family decided to explore the place with our early morning walk but it did not last for thirty minutes because the kids wanted to go back to the hotel for another round of swimming. Our family's stay at Azumi Boutique Hotel proved to be so worthwhile and memorable for the whole family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I always instill in my kids to have the place as clean and organized as much as possible whenever we leave a hotel room. That is to make them responsible and avoid leaving behind any gadget or valuable things which will prevent any hassles too. We also informed the staff beforehand what we consumed at the pantry or restaurant to be charged to our incidental deposit so there will be no problem during checkout. For this, an extra person charge for my little girl's breakfast was deducted from our deposit. Thus, when we checked out, it was almost a breeze. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cleanliness: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">πΊπΊπΊ</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Facilities: πΊπΊπΊ</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Summary of Expenses for this stay:(in Philippine Peso)</span><o:p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hotel Accommodation = 6,000 (+) 2 days/1 night for 2 rooms</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Actual date of Stay: January 2019</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Location: 83 National Highway, Barrio Barretto, Olongapo City</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After our family's overnight stay at a private beach in San Narciso Zambales, we decided to extend our vacation and look for other place to spend the night. We originally planned to stay at Crystal Beach Resort but knowing that it was only ten minutes walk away from the private beach where we stayed, my husband opted to drive back to Subic. He reasoned that we will only get the same waves and sand as what we had the previous day π We searched for a place to stay in Subic using our booking app while having our late lunch at Shakey's. As the day progressed, I found it hard to book the hotel I had in mind on that same day using Agoda as mostly were fully-booked. I tried using another booking app Travelbook.ph. Felt lucky that I was able to get a booking at Subic Grand Seas Resort for an overnight stay for two rooms with free buffet breakfast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We arrived at the Subic Grand Seas Resort at 2:30 PM. However, we had some problems when we tried to check in as the hotel staff informed us that there were no available rooms anymore. I explained to her that it was booked through travelbook.ph and everything was already paid. The hotel staff was kind enough to arrange everything with travelbook for us to be accommodated at Subic Grand Seas Resort. Instead of two double rooms, we were just given a family room with two double beds. Anyway, we just grabbed it than to cancel the booking and go through the tedious and long refund process. Also, searching for another place to stay is quite a hassle considering that it was already late in the afternoon and we had been on the road for many hours already. We had to wait a little longer as the room assigned to us was still being cleaned due to late checkout of the previous guests. At around 3:30 PM, everything was set and we were assisted by hotel staff to our assigned room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was just glad that it was a very spacious room with two double-sized beds. We had LCD television with cable channel, private in-room safe, personal fridge and wi-fi connection. However, there was no complimentary coffee/tea and they did not provide electric pot like in other resort hotels we visited. I guess they wanted their guests to try their onsite restaurant/cafe which I found to be as pricey as those in five-star hotels. π The bathroom had toiletries like soap, shampoo and conditioner but the bathroom looked a little less clean because of mold buildup especially on the sliding glass door. The hot water is also not working properly as the water from the shower was still a bit cold. They also forgot to provide us new set of towels so i had to call the housekeeping for it. But they promptly delivered what we requested. </span></div>
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The beach seems to be not safe for swimming though, so we just let the kids dip in the pool from 6-8 PM. The whole resort needed a total makeover as it looked worn-out from its lawns, to the pool and the beach area. Even our key door suggested so that it broke down while I tried to open it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Location: 1118 Roxas Boulevard corner UN Avenue Ermita Manila</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My favorite booking application Agoda always makes my hotel stay extra special by giving me promotional discounts on my accommodation. For my husband and my daughter's birthday, I decided to give them a special kind of treat so I again searched for a hotel stay that will give my birthday celebrators memorable time of their lives. Our first accommodation at Bayview Park Hotel in Manila for my husband's birthday proved to be a value-for-money experience where I booked two rooms for the family. As the family liked the hotel amenities, the rooms and the sumptuous breakfast that was included, I again booked the hotel for my daughter's birthday but this time included an extended family. Thus, I booked five rooms for all of us just so my daughter will enjoy the family gathering for her special day. I did not have any issues with my bookings thru Agoda and everything went well as scheduled. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We arrived at the Bayview Park Hotel Manila just some minutes early than the check-in time of 2PM. They have valet parking but also provides parking space in front of the hotel on a first-come first-served basis. The hotel staff were very accommodating and helpful. The check-in formalities followed the standard process wherein you will need to fill-out forms then provide an incidental deposit which is refundable upon checkout. However, I spent almost fifteen minutes at check-in counter and I was given only one room from the two rooms that I booked telling me that the other room is still being cleaned. On our second time there, the same happened to us where it took us almost thirty minutes during check-in. It could be because we had to wait for five rooms to be available. π Adjoining/adjacent rooms seem to be hard to reserve also since on two occasions that we had been there, we were given rooms on separate floors even if I requested through email that we need adjacent rooms as I had minors with me. It was no big deal for me though as we were given comfortable rooms anyway. Oh, by the way, my other guests were given two rooms with no views but they requested to have it changed. The hotel staff were courteous enough to have their requests accommodated. </span></div>
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This hotel has a pool and gym for health buff guests. They also have a kiddie playground to keep toddlers entertained for hours. Did I already say they have comfortable rooms? Yes they did..complete with soft pillows and good smelling linens. If you need to have an extended sleep, their rooms have black-out curtains also. The rooms have personal fridge, coffee maker with complimentary coffee/tea and water, of course. Free wi-fi connection and cable television are also available. Whenever I stay at hotels, I always bring my own set of soap/shampoo since I find most of the free items either not fragrant enough, too harsh on my skin/hair or not sufficient enough. But here, I find their shampoo, body soap and lotion as one of the best smelling bathroom essentials. π </span></div>
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So how about their breakfast offer? The restaurant had very limited seating capacity so we needed to wait before we were given space. It was just disappointing to see that there were free reserved table for other guests and those hotel guests who walked in had to wait to be seated. Having experienced in other hotels top-notch service wherein they will immediately provide tables for their guests no matter what the circumstance is, I really can't help but compare. Anyhow, it was only when I pointed out to the restaurant manager about it that they gave us those free tables. <<I would not insist if I did not see those free tables π and if I did not have hungry kids with me.>> The waiting time was worth it anyway as it was really a fulfilling buffet with typical Filipino and American style food choices. Since the rooms have free buffet breakfast for two only, we just paid additional fee for the kid's meal which we charged to our incidental deposit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">π On our first stay/checkout, it took us fifteen minutes before we were cleared to leave. On our second stay/checkout, it took us longer as they needed to check on five rooms before we were given clearance to leave which is just understandable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Location: Canal Rd, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo, Zambales,
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The family needed some sandy beach fix to enjoy summer time as we did
not enjoy much the pool at city hotels the last time. I searched for
beach destination just some hours away from Manila and I was directed to either
Batangas or Zambales. As I find Batangas beaches as less kid-friendly due
to rocks, coral reef and deep slopes formation which is more fitting for
adults' snorkeling and diving, I opted for Zambales. I find this place to
have more wide sandy beaches perfect for swimming or surfing. There are
sandy beaches also in Batangas especially in Laiya but we were a little bit
intrigued to try Baloy Beach in Barrio Barretto and Pundaquit in
Zambales. To avoid the crowd, I did not get hotel at Baloy Beach but
inside SBMA which is only thirty minutes away from Barrio Barretto. Lucky
to get Grand Hoyah Hotel also thru Agoda booking app with a 65% promo
discount. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">We had an almost four-hour drive from Manila to Subic. We took the
North Luzon Expressway /Mabalacat Interchange then headed to Subic-Clark-Tarlac
Expressway (SCTEX) Interchange Road, Mabalacat then to Subic-Tipo
Expressway. As it was our first-time to drive to Subic, we were a little
confused of the traffic regulations thus we were flagged down by an
enforcer. After asking some details about us and informing us of our
minor violation, we were given a quick seminar on the traffic rules and we were
provided with a brochure containing the do's and don'ts in Subic. We were
impressed on how they professionally handled first-time tourists like us.
And we were thankful that they were considerate enough not to spoil our
family's experience of Subic </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui emoji" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">π</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">We arrived at the Grand Hoyah Hotel a little early at 11:30 AM. Although
the regular check-in time is at 2PM, It was surprising that the staff
accommodated us instantly and asked for our booking details. The hospitality
that the hotel staff accorded us was really exceptional. Maybe they understood
that we came all the way from Manila and endured that long drive just to get
there. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui emoji" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">π</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> They asked if we already had our lunch
and provided details of available restaurants and malls nearby. We opted
to have our lunch at a nearby mall since we also wanted to tour around while
they were still preparing the room for us. They asked for our contact
details so they could readily inform us if the rooms were all
ready. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">We were still having our lunch when a hotel staff called to inform us
that we can check-in. We decided to go back to the hotel to take some rest
before heading to Baloy Beach at around 4PM. The hotel staff
assisted us with our luggage. Since this hotel is only up to fourth
floors, they only have stairs and quaint elevator that fits only three
people. Another good thing about this hotel was that they did not collect
any incidental deposit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The rooms that we had really speak of the hotel's name because of its
grand design/interior and spacious floor area. It has a king-sized
bed, LCD television with cable channel, private in-room safe, telephone,
personal refrigerator and complimentary coffee/tea and water. The bathroom has
toiletries like soap, shampoo and conditioner. The room is also adorned
with artworks and black-out curtains. The bed and pillows were comfortable and
the bed covers and blanket were clean. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The next day, we had a very early breakfast which was included in our
accommodation. We really wanted to go to Pundaquit in San Narciso
Zambales which is an hour drive from this hotel thus we checked out early at
9AM. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">I surrendered the key cards to the front desk staff then she instructed
housekeeping staff to check our rooms. We were given clearance to leave
in as little as five minutes. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui emoji" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">π</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Subic, Zambales, Philippines14.8967937 120.2366296999999814.6512462 119.91390619999999 15.1423412 120.55935319999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-16136635623494090412018-04-25T07:55:00.000-07:002019-04-13T00:27:33.458-07:00Family Relaxation at The A.Venue Hotel, Makati<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hotel Name: The A.Venue Hotel Makati<br />
Location: 7829 A. Venue Makati Avenue Makati City<br />
Contact No. <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">+63(2) </span></span><br />
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My husband and I planned another family get-together for the summer vacation. Since both of us had busy work schedules and the kids were raring to go swimming, we decided to spend a long weekend at a nearby hotel. I searched through Agoda for hotels that offer amenities like swimming pool and the gym since the family needs to have some physical activity for health reasons.<br />
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Lucky to find another discount offer at the A. Venue Hotel in Makati. I picked this hotel also because of a good recommendation from a friend who used to stay in this hotel during Christmas season. I got two superior studio non-smoking rooms at least a week prior to our scheduled stay. When my sister-in-law learnt of our plans, she asked if her family could join us. Thus, she booked a room in the same hotel for her and her kids.<br />
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We had a two hour drive to Makati, us came from North while my sis-in-law from South. We just met there in time for the 2pm check-in. The hotel lobby was full-packed with guests, maybe because most people were into a long vacation mode. We had our room after almost twenty minutes at the check-in counter. When we finally got our keys to our room, we were glad to have our appointed rooms complete with clean queen-sized bed. There was a cable television to watch variety of tv programs and you can have your coffee/tea with the provided coffee maker. The toiletries that were included were bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush/toothpaste, tissue and they also provide slippers as well as hair dryer.<br />
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We had a very relaxing stay at the A.Venue Hotel in such a way that the the room assigned to us were clean and orderly. The kids had a great time at the pool and the kids' play area. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A mixed use establishment - condominium and hotel</td></tr>
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The place is strictly non-smoking as they observe the city ordinance. There was a foreigner at the pool bar who was not allowed to smoke when he tried to. We also like the location as we were able to roam around the nearby business establishment like the malls, the great amenities especially the pool where the kids had a great time as well as the breakfast that was included in the accommodation. Parking space was also provided though the basement parking seem too cramp. We will definitely consider going back to this hotel and I will have no second thoughts recommending it to relatives and friends.<br />
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Checkout:<br />
The checkout time took us almost twenty minutes. It was because there were many guests that time and also because we accommodated three rooms that took the hotel staff too much time to check on each room. π<br />
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Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5<br />
Service: πΊπΊπΊπΊ<br />
Cleanliness: πΊπΊπΊπΊ<br />
Room Comfort: πΊπΊπΊπΊ<br />
Facilities: πΊπΊπΊ<br />
Value for money: πΊπΊπΊ<br />
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Summary of Expenses for this trip:(in Philippine Peso)<br />
Hotel Accommodation = 3,500 (+) per room/night<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines14.554729 121.0244451999999514.4932525 120.94376419999995 14.6162055 121.10512619999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-50799255604432719792018-01-06T07:49:00.000-08:002019-04-13T00:33:13.342-07:00Family Relaxation at BSA Twin Towers Ortigas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hotel Name: BSA Twin Tower Ortigas<br />
Location: Ortigas Bank Drive corner Julia Vargas Ortigas Center Mandaluyong City<br />
Contact No. <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">+63(2) </span></span><br />
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<b><u>Booking Details:</u></b><br />
December 27, 2017: It had become a start-of-year family affair to spend bonding moments at a new place like in 2016 at Dusit Thani and Hotel 101 in 2017. For 2018, we decided to spend the remaining vacation at BSA Twin Towers in Ortigas. As it was peak season and I already anticipated that most hotels are fully booked, I took chances and checked thru Trip Advisor. After some searching and comparing, I picked this BSA Twin Towers. This tower is one of the highest buildings in the Philippines and also offered a wave pool.<br />
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<b><u>Check-in and Stay:</u></b><br />
As we spent the new years eve celebration in a rural community, it was a real silent night π¦π§π§ without much fun-fare. We retired just some minutes past twelve midnight and woke up early at 8AM to prepare for our hotel stay.
We arrived at the hotel at thirty minutes before 2PM and we were lucky to have an express checkin.<br />
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During booking, I requested for a high floor, thus we were given one at 40th floor and the other room at 44th floor. We had the second room at almost three o'clock. I was glad that the rooms are spacious and clean, with complete toiletries. The room had one queen-sized bed covered with soft and clean smelling linens. It has an LCD screen with cable channel
connection. Aside from the wardrobe, the room has a pantry which can be
likened to those in condominium unit complete with personal fridge,
microwave oven, stove, coffee maker and complimentary drinks.<br />
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We generally had a relaxing stay at BSA Twin Towers Ortigas because my kids had a
great time at the pool where they spent most of their time. We also
like the location as we were able to stroll at Megamall where we had our
family dinner. The buffet breakfast was also sufficiently provided.<br />
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<b><u>Checkout:</u></b><br />
The checkout time was also a breeze and we did not have any problems with it. π<br />
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<b><u>Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5</u></b><br />
Service: <span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Cleanliness: πΊπΊπΊ</span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊ</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Room Comfort: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊ</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Facilities: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Value for money: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊ</span><br />
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<b><u>Summary of Expenses for this trip: </u></b><br />
Transportation = 1,000 (+)<br />
Hotel Accommodation = : 5,000 (+) for two rooms<br />
Snacks = 1,000 (+)<br />
Dinner = 800 (+)<br />
Additional Breakfast = 400 (+)<br />
Total Expenses = 8,200 (+)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines14.583771 121.0596752999999814.553037 121.01933479999998 14.614505000000001 121.10001579999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-64360656613462526152017-10-22T00:23:00.000-07:002018-04-25T07:10:06.124-07:00Safety Reminders When Riding the Skyline Luge in Sentosa Island<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the best memories our family had in Singapore is our <a href="http://moseybutterfly.blogspot.com/2016/04/day-3-family-adventure-revisiting.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tour in Sentosa Island</a> especially our <a href="http://moseybutterfly.blogspot.com/2010/06/a-thrilling-ride-not-to-be-missed.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thrilling ride in Skyline Luge</a>. Like any other rides, it observes precautionary measures to avoid accidents and possible injury. To ride the skyride and luge, there are code of conduct that must be strictly followed such as:<br />
1. One must be in good health, that is, without any heart ailments, back problems, motion sickness or any other physical limitations. Expectant mothers are also not allowed in this ride.<br />
2. There is a height restriction of 110 cm or a child must be at least 4 foot tall.<br />
3. Those who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs are also not permitted to ride the luge.<br />
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1. The skyride does not stop when boarding thus one must be attentive enough to follow the guide's instructions.<br />
2. When onboard the skyride, keep the safety bar down at all times. Do not kneel or stand while onboard.<br />
3. When alighting, remember that the skyride does not stop. Once you are near the platform, raise the safety bar as instructed then quickly alight to your left then exit from the disembarking area.<br />
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1. Wear safety helmets and secure loose clothing and articles.<br />
2. Keep your feet in the luge cart and both of your hands on the handlebars at all times.<br />
3. Follow and respect the signs.<br />
4. Give way and do not block the tracks.<br />
5. The luge will stop when you pull back the handles and will go and speed up if you push it forward. Keep the luge under control.<br />
6. Lend a hand to other Luge ranger in need.<br />
7. Avoid group racing, bumping and skidding to stay accident-free.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-82210253454010169012017-10-08T07:26:00.002-07:002019-06-08T18:41:36.011-07:00Hotel Review: Destination Hotel TagaytayHotel Name: Destination Hotel, Tagaytay<br />
Location: Ground Floor, Tagaytay Prime Residences Building, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay, Philippines<br />
Contact No. : +63 2 729 0986<br />
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<b>Booking Details:</b><br />
Yay! It's been 3 years since I last visited Tagaytay and the kids never been there so this is a great time to give them that memorable experience. I searched for a place where our family could have an overnight stay in Tagaytay and found Destination Hotel through Trip Advisor. I just find accommodations in Tagaytay as a little pricey since this is one of the favorite destinations among locals when they want to experience that cold weather and escape Manila heat. This is a better alternative than driving your way to Baguio City when you want that winter feel that will save you some hours of travel time. Although I read bad reviews on this hotel, I did not have any choice as most hotels in the area were fully booked. I still proceeded and paid a good deal of money for a good view. <br />
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<b>Check-in and Stay:</b><br />
We arrived at the hotel thirty minutes earlier than the check-in time. The building is a mixed use establishment that included condominium residents thus it is understandable that security was tight. We had a little confusion as there were two front desks for the Prime Residences and for Destination Hotel. A helpful housekeeping staff showed us the way to the hotel lobby when we got lost. I was very happy that the front desk staff accommodated us although we were too early for check-in. Considering our tiring two hour drive, I cannot help but be very grateful that they provided us an express check-in. Two thumbs up for that! However, I could sensed that the two pretty nice ladies at the front desk were a little tensed that they forgot to even show a smile π...but they were courteous nonetheless and the instructions given were clear. As our accommodation included breakfast, we were asked to select our preferred food from the menu that will be served through room service by Mekong Cuisine. We were clueless on the kinds of food that were on the menu because of its foreign names as those were cuisines from Thailand, Combodia, Laos, etc. When I asked of Filipino food, I was informed that it was not being served in that restaurant. So I just chose whatever looked good on the picture. π I requested that we will have breakfast at the restaurant where our family can dine together but I was told that they only have room service accommodation for breakfast. So there, mommy thoughts while walking away from the lobby, I was already making up plan B for our breakfast just in case the kids will not like what will be served to us. Although we had an express check in, it took us a while to proceed to our room as my husband had an issue with the parking. Although we booked two rooms, we were charged P100.00 parking fee. We headed to our assigned room at the 19th floor with a good view of the surrounding area. It was great that we had a very nice lake view from our room that erased all the negative impression we had.<br />
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In the first room, there were two double beds, LCD television with cable channel, small in-room safe, telephone, personal refrigerator, microwave oven, water heater and complimentary coffee/tea and water. There was a separate toilet and bath with soap, shampoo, conditioner, tissue but good for only one person. Toothbrush/toothpaste and slippers were not included in the provision. It was good that there was a convenience store right in front of the building so we just bought the other supplies that we lack.<br />
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I find the bed and pillows not too comfortable though as I got some bites (hope it was not bed bugs) and they only provided thin blanket. A good reason for you not to use the air conditioning unit and just experience the cool breeze of Tagaytay. π If you want your kids to stay out of their gadget, this is the place for you as they do not have complimentary wi-fi service. The hotel has swimming pool if you could stand the cold water on a cold day. We spent the rest of the day lounging in bed and watching TV. <br />
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At nighttime, we headed to Skyranch to try the rides and had dinner. The next day, we strolled the Rotunda and walk/jog around. We bought some packed foods from 7/11 on our way back to the hotel just in case the served foods will not pass the mark. True enough, the packed breakfast served to us failed to satisfy my family's taste buds but they were still grateful and ate what were served. Although the weather was too cold, the kids still tried the pool and spent the rest of the morning there while I killed the time watching TV.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">greeted by a foggy morning</td></tr>
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Although Destination Hotel is lacking on some amenities and features of a really great hotel, my family managed to still have a great time in Tagaytay and experience a different kind of family weekend getaway.<br />
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<b>Check Out:</b><br />
We asked for a late checkout and we were allowed until 1PM. At around 12:30 PM, we were all set to go. I surrendered the key cards to the front desk staff, called on the housekeeping to check our rooms. After just five minutes, the incidental deposit was returned and we were given clearance to leave. π<br />
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Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5<br />
Service: <span style="color: purple;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><br />
Cleanliness: <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;">πΊπΊπΊ</span></span><br />
Room Comfort: <span style="color: purple;">πΊπΊ</span><br />
Facilities: <span style="color: purple;">πΊπΊ</span><br />
Value for money: <span style="color: purple;">πΊπΊ</span><br />
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Summary of Expenses for this stay:(in Philippine Peso)<br />
Hotel Accommodation = 12,000 (+) 2 days/1 night for three rooms<br />
Dinner = 1800 (+) Hermanas Restaurant<br />
Breakfast = 500 (additional food)<br />
Total Expenses = Actual 14,300 (+)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines14.115286 120.9621164999999813.992092999999999 120.80075499999998 14.238479 121.12347799999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-36151467133071039332017-08-25T04:53:00.000-07:002019-04-13T00:32:39.718-07:00Hotel Review: Exchange Regency Residence HotelHotel Name: The Exchange Regency Residence Hotel<br />
Location: Exchange Road cor. Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Philippines 1605<br />
Contact No. (+632) 312.9999<br />
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It was another long weekend and we just felt that we need to do some family bonding considering that my husband and I were too busy with office work and the kids with their school activities. We hardly dined together or spent quality time for several weeks that we all felt alienated from each other. Thus my husband decided to have some get-together to create great memories with our growing kids. It was great that I scored an Agoda reservation for two rooms at The Exchange Regency for 65% discounted rate with free buffet breakfast for four.<br />
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Check-in and Stay:<br />
We arrived at the hotel ten minutes earlier than the check-in time. They have attentive guards and hotel attendants who helped us with our luggage. Although there were many guests at that time, we had an express check-in. The front desk staff were also very courteous and instructions were given clear and in order. We had our key card for our first room in less than five minutes. We were informed that the adjacent room that we requested was being cleaned and the key would be delivered to us once available. So we immediately headed to our assigned room at the 20th floor which I requested to have since I wanted a good top view of the surrounding area. <br />
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In the first room, there were two single beds, LCD television with cable channel, private in-room safe, telephone, personal refrigerator and complimentary coffee/tea and water. The bathroom has toiletries like soap, shampoo and conditioner. Good thing that we always bring our own brush and toothpaste as it was not included in the provision. But, they provided bathroom slippers which is great as we did not bring our own. The room is also adorned with artworks. The bed and pillows were comfortable and the bed covers and blanket seemed clean. We got the other key for our second room which is just adjacent to the first room. The kids only complained of noise coming from the faucet/shower and also from the air conditioning unit. They also found the towels to be too old as it was obviously dingy white. We just did not bother to get another room as we were informed that there were no more adjacent room available and we were tired from our long commute. <br />
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Knowing our kids very demanding tummy, my husband decided to roam the adjacent establishment to look for restaurant as there was only coffee shop at the ground floor of the hotel. It took us to Tycoon Center at Pearl Drive which was 400m distance from the hotel. There were food establishments and convenience store at the center which was the nearest place we found. We bought our drinking water from 7/11 as the complimentary water will not last us until next day. Then we bought snacks from McDonalds and Buddys. We also had to buy an umbrella from 7/11 as it was starting to rain and we had to walk back 400m to the hotel. After snack, my husband and the kids spent some time at the pool. There was also jacuzzi and sauna. They also have fitness center, game room and kids play area on the same floor. When dinner time came, we decided to just order food from Buddys Restaurant and have it delivered in our hotel room. We had late dinner at past 8PM in our room with the kids enjoying our family time together.<br />
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The next day, we had an early buffet breakfast with the kids which was included in our accommodation. There were sufficient food choices which we all enjoyed especially my little picky eater. I had fried rice, fish fillet and omelet while the kids enjoyed the pancake and cereals. My husband liked the stir-fried noodles and he also tried the other viands available. There were also ample serving of fruits and juice.<br />
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Around 15 minutes before noon, we were all set for checkout. I surrendered the key cards to the front desk staff and he computed all expenses charged to our room. He returned the incidental deposit less the buffet breakfast fees charged to our room. We were given clearance to leave in as little as five minutes. π<br />
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Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5<br />
Service: πΊπΊπΊπΊπΊ<br />
Cleanliness: πΊπΊπΊ<br />
Room Comfort: πΊπΊπΊ<br />
Facilities: πΊπΊπΊ<br />
Value for money: πΊπΊπΊπΊ<br />
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Summary of Expenses for this stay:(in Philippine Peso) <br />
Hotel Accommodation = 4,000 (+) 2 days/1 night for two rooms<br />
Snack = 800 (+) McDonalds + Buddy's (pizza/spaghetti)<br />
Dinner = 900 (+) Buddy's Restaurant (rice meals)<br />
Total Expenses = Actual 5,700 (+)<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5763768 121.0851096999999814.453437300000001 120.92374819999998 14.6993163 121.24647119999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-26794737853785511922017-06-08T22:41:00.000-07:002019-04-13T00:34:53.156-07:00Hotel Review: Hotel H2O Manila<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hotel Name: Hotel H2O Manila<br />
Location: Luneta Manila, Philippines<br />
Contact No. +63 (2) 2386100<br />
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It was Oppa C's birthday so even if we had a depressing start of month, I decided not to spoil his day by giving him a surprise birthday treat. I just got out from the hospital and there was no way we can stroll around. Our only option was to celebrate at home or have a staycation. It would surely be a tiresome day to celebrate at home since we need to prepare food and everything so I searched for an affordable staycation in hotel booking sites. As the day I was eyeing was already too near, the hotels I searched for were either fully booked or too costly. I tried searching for accommodations at deals sites and I was lucky to find a Metrodeal offer for Hotel H2O with free lunch at Liquid Buffet and free pass to Yexel's Toy Museum at Manila Ocean Park (MOP). <br />
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I got the two vouchers for an Aqua Room at Hotel H2O for only 8000 (+) with free lunch for four adults and four free tickets to the museum. After I got the Metrodeal vouchers, I immediately booked the two rooms through Indochina Strings online reservations as stated. The only problem I had was the limited dates offered (as my intended date was only a few days away) so I settled for the available dates given on the site. But it was an easy booking process nonetheless.<br />
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<b>Check-in and Stay:</b><br />
To make sure that I would have no problem checking in, I called the hotel to confirm my booking earlier on the day of our stay. Although the standard check-in time was at 2PM, we arrived early at the venue around 1PM to avail of the free lunch at Liquid Buffet. We had slight difficulty in redeeming the Liquid Buffet as we mistook the redemption booth right at the MOP entrance for which we were informed that we should redeem directly at Hotel H2O. Upon instructions, we headed directly to the Hotel and lucky for us that hotel staffs were so cordial and accommodating. I presented our Metrodeal vouchers then had the standard registration process at the front desk. Since we cannot check-in yet, we were given our redemption slip for the free lunch and entrance to the museum. We were then instructed to head to the reservations desk to exchange the slip for the entrance tags. We headed straight to Liquid Buffet for our late lunch.<br />
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After a satisfying meal at Liquid Buffet, we returned to Hotel H2O to complete our check-in. We were requested an incidental fee of PHP 4,000 for the two rooms. I requested for adjacent rooms and since only one Aqua room was available at that time thus the staff informed us that they will just deliver the key once the other room is all made up. We had the other room after fifteen minutes.<br />
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The themed rooms provided to us were equipped with large bed-side aquariums. It has plenty of salt-water type fishes. My little girl was so amazed looking at this big fish container but one thing that she noticed in the room was the absence of window. π βWhy is there no window Mommy?β she asked, as she is too accustomed in floor to ceiling windows in other hotel rooms that weβve been to. I only answered her that there were no windows under the sea but only water, fishes and corals. =D Good thing that she never asked further hahahaβ¦a posh room under the sea would be very tricky to explain.π But, if you wish a room with a view, they have the bay view and park view rooms also.<br />
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In our room, the provisions included were LCD television, private in-room safe, telephone, personal refrigerator with complimentary food/drinks. The bathroom has individually designed toiletries. I especially liked the crisp and lush pillows and linens as well as its comfortable bed. The room is adorned with artworks and very large aquarium that completed our very restful stay. The hotel has gym facility and jet pool that is free to be used by the guests. Also, based on its fact sheet, the hotel was designed using the "Ecoparadise/antioxidants construction method" that made H2O Hotel a healthy and eco-friendly dwelling.</div>
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We only had a hard time finding nearby convenience store to buy quick snacks/drinks for demanding hungry kids. My husband checked the jet pool but he did not like the very limited space so he and the kids refrained from swimming. We just spent the day watching on TV and surfing the net with the free wifi service. The next day, since our accommodation did not include free breakfast, we tried to find a fastfood joint. The food stalls inside MOP were still close thus we had no other choice but to dine at the Hotel's Makan Makan Asian Food Village for a breakfast buffet. As it was the only restaurant opened for breakfast, it was full of hotel guests. Even if my oppa was eyeing for a nice bay view, the tables at that corner were already occupied by other guests. We were just glad that the restaurant staff ushered us to a free table (away from the view) that we did not need to be in the wait list.</div>
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<b>Check Out:</b><br />
Around 15 minutes before noon, we were all set for checkout. I surrendered the key cards to the front desk staff and he computed all expenses charged to our room. He returned the incidental deposit less the buffet breakfast fees charged to our room. We were given clearance to leave in as little as five minutes. π<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Hotel Accommodation = 8,000 (+) 2 days/1 night for two rooms</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Dinner = 1,600 (+) North Park inside MOP</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Breakfast = 1,900 (+) Makan Makan Asian Food Village</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Lunch = 900 (+) Garden Cafe</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Total Expenses = Actual 12,400 (+) </span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5995124 120.984219514.4765829 120.822858 14.7224419 121.14558099999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-69107260480610643252017-04-21T20:38:00.000-07:002019-04-13T00:36:22.312-07:00Hotel Review: Winford Hotel and Casino<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hotel Name: Winford Hotel and Casino</div>
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Location: 352 Zone 35, Sta. Cruz,, 1800 Consuelo St, 352 Zone 35, Sta. Cruz, 1014 Metro Manila</div>
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Contact No.: 63(2) 528 3600</div>
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I booked this hotel two weeks prior to our intended stay through Agoda. I just wanted to have some relaxed time with my family after the Lenten break. As we all know, hotels tend to be packed with visitors during the Holy Week thus I decided to have an after Lent stay. This hotel is just across an SM Mall so everything our family need will just be within easy access. Good thing that there was a discount promo when I booked thus I got the two double deluxe rooms for just more than PHP 6,000.00 which is a good deal since breakfast for four is already included. π</div>
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We arrived at the hotel twenty minutes earlier than the 2PM checkin time. As we were too tired from our three-hour travel coming from the province, we settled ourselves first in their very comfortable seats at the lobby. <br />
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Then my husband approached the front desk and informed the staff about our booking. We did not generate a printout of our Agoda reservation voucher but instead showed the email confirmation from my mobile (as specified in the voucher). I also did not call the hotel anymore for any confirmation since I thought that the Agoda confirmation is sufficient enough thinking that it was already properly coordinated with the hotel. Since the voucher was named after me and it was my husband who presented it to the hotel staff, he was requested to have the Agoda email voucher forwarded to their reservations. Anyway, they just explained that we should have called the hotel to confirm our booking which was the first time I experienced that whereas in my previous bookings through Agoda, I never really called the hotel and I did not have problem with that. So they only processed our check-in after they receive the forwarded email. As their hotel policy, we were also asked for P2,000.00 refundable security fee for each room. We only get our keycard for the first room fifteen minutes past 2PM. We were told that the other room was still being cleaned and they will just deliver to our room the keycard for the second room. We only had it after another twenty minutes of waiting. Wasted time for tired souls who just wanted a relaxing stay. π </div>
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All my annoyance was dissolved when we finally reached our room at the 20th floor. At least they have a very nice and clean carpeted room, with two comfy double sized beds covered with crisp clean white linens. <br />
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The room has large glass windows overlooking the metro (not so much a nice view though). As my kids were too excited to plunge at the pool, they headed there in no time while I was left at the room to have a nap. The kids liked swimming at the pool that they stayed there until past 5PM. π </div>
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There were two complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea. A fridge was provided in the room where there were available drinks that you can buy. It could be better if cakes/pastries were available than cans of beers especially if the occupants were family (just a thought). The bathroom supplies were also sufficient (soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc.). I just noticed that there was no handheld bidet faucet and there was only one hook to hang your clothes in the bathroom which makes it inconvenient. </div>
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As the whole family was too tired to stroll around that night, we only had pizza and pasta for dinner that my son bought at Avenetto Pizzeria inside SM Mall. The next day, we had a sumptuous buffet breakfast at Copa de Manila Restaurant at the ground floor of the hotel. We were just charged additional for the kids as only three years old below were free (hotel policies differ, for some hotels, below 7-11 y/o were free). Good thing that they served ample amount of food complete with fruits and drinks. We literally ate to our heart's content. π</div>
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The kids returned to the pool for some more swimming time and they just enjoyed the remaining hours there. We prepared for checkout at 11AM. </div>
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<b>Check Out:</b><br />
We informed the front desk that we will be checking out then told them of the dental glass that my daughter broke. They asked us to wait while they complete the checkout process. Of course, as standard procedure, they will check the room that we accommodated. After they have computed all the additional fees that we need to pay, they returned the security deposit less all those charges. The broken dental glass costs us P500.00, so remember not to break any hotel wares as it will surely be too costly. We were done checkout after fifteen minutes.<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Service: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Cleanliness: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span></span></span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.49px;">πΊ</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Room Comfort: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Facilities: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span></span></span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.49px;">πΊ</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Value for money: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span></span></span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.49px;">πΊ</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Hotel Accommodation = 6,000 (+) 2 days/1 night for two rooms</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Dinner = 2,500 (+) Avenetto Pizzeria</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Breakfast = 1,200 (+) at hotel's restaurant </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Lunch = 1,500 (+) at Classic Savory</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Total Expenses = Actual 11,200 (+) </span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-71849176695529721022017-02-04T21:08:00.000-08:002019-04-13T00:37:39.440-07:00Hotel Review: Dusit Thani ManilaHotel Name: Dusit Thani Manila<br />
Location: Ayala Centre, 1223 Epifanio delos Santos Avenue, Makati City, Philippines<br />
Contact No. +63 (2) 238 8888<br />
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<b><u>Booking Details:</u></b><br />
Two days before the end of year when my sister in law sought my help to find a hotel near a mall for a two days/one night stay. I suggested those around Mall of Asia (MOA) so we can have convenient place to stroll around. As it was peak season, almost all the hotels near MOA were already fully-booked. We settled for Makati area nearby Glorietta or Greenbelt and we were sort of lucky to get Dusit Thani. We reserved four rooms and headed to Makati on that same day December 30.<br />
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<b><u>Check-in and Stay:</u></b><br />
After we had our lunch, we immediately headed to Dusit. While on our way, my sister in law called the hotel as we were almost late for the 2PM check-in time. We arrived there a quarter after 2PM. My sister informed the receptionist about our reservation while the rest of the family waited at the lobby. There were many visitors at that time and understandably it took us too long before we had our reserved rooms. They also requested for incidental fee which is refundable upon checkout. It was a good thing that they had the tall white Christmas tree display that our accompanying kids/toddlers fancied. It saved us some tantrum breakouts somehow. We did not have our requested adjoining or adjacent rooms but at least we were given rooms at the same floor. After almost thirty minutes, we were given our room keys and we headed to our assigned room.<br />
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The room smelled clean and when I checked the amenities, I was happy to see crisp clean and white towels/robes, there were two beds, one queen sized bed and another single bed that can accommodate maximum of three person. There was a cable television to watch variety of tv programs and you can have your coffee/tea with the provided coffee maker. There was also notepad and ballpoint pen should you need to take down notes which is very helpful for business travelers. The toiletries that were included were bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush/toothpaste, tissue and they also provide slippers as well as hair dryer.<br />
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We had a very relaxing stay at Dusit Thani in such a way that we liked the the room assigned to us that was spic and span. We also like the location as we were able to roam around the Makati business district especially the malls, the great amenities especially the pool where the kids had a great time as well as the breakfast that was included in the accommodation. We will definitely consider going back to this hotel and I will have no second thoughts recommending it to relatives and friends.<br />
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<b><u>Checkout:</u></b><br />
The checkout time took us almost twenty minutes. It was because there were many guests that time and also because we accommodated four rooms that took the hotel staff too much time to check on each room. π<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><b><u>Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5</u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Service: </span><span style="color: #674ea7;">πΊπΊπΊπΊ</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Cleanliness: </span><span style="color: #674ea7;">πΊπΊπΊπΊ</span></span></span><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.49px;">πΊ</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Value for money: </span><span style="color: #674ea7;">πΊπΊπΊ</span></span></span><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.49px;">πΊ</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.49px;">πΊ</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><b><u>Summary of Expenses for this trip:(in Philippine Peso) </u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Transportation = 1,000 (+)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Hotel Accommodation = Free (sponsored by relative costs 5,500 (+) per room)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Dinner = Free (sponsored by relative)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Additional Breakfast = 1,200 (+) bought at nearby Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Total Expenses = Actual 2,200 (+) if not sponsored 14,000 (+) with two rooms</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mosey Butterfly was here @ Kayangan Lake, Coron Palawan Philippines</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-39220692792569872892017-01-04T06:27:00.002-08:002019-04-13T00:51:58.826-07:00Hotel Review: Hotel 101 ManilaHotel Name: Hotel 101 Manila<br />
Location: EDSA Extension, Mall of Asia Complex Pasay City, Philippines<br />
Contact No. <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">+63(2) 553 1111</span></span><br />
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<b><u>Booking Details:</u></b><br />
December 27, 2016: My husband wished for another family bonding at a hotel like what we had last year at Dusit Thani. We decided to have the staycation on the first day of 2017 to mark new experiences for the family on new year. I really liked the idea of having it near Mall of Asia so we can roam around the mall. As the booking is just some days away from our preferred date, there were limited available rooms at hotels nearby MOA. Hotel 101 is just some blocks away and it is a newly opened hotel so I decided to try this one out. I checked with Agoda and lucky me that I got a flash deal that gave me discount on my booking.<br />
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<b><u>Check-in and Stay:</u></b><br />
Although the whole family was still catching up on sleep because of the prior night new years eve celebration (we retired at 2-3 AM) we managed to wake up early at 7AM to prepare for our hotel stay..not too excited ha ha....I called the hotel to also confirm my reservation as I do not like to be hassled during check-in. I took this chance to tell the reservation staff to reserve us adjacent or adjoining rooms if available as I have minors with me. I was only told to inform the front desk during our check-in.<br />
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We arrived at the hotel at quarter before 2PM. I approached the front desk and inform her of our reservation. I was disappointed that she did not get my details but I was only informed that she will start entertaining check-ins at 2PM since their staff are still cleaning the rooms and checking its availability. The desk officer could have provided better service had she entertained me the moment I approached the front desk even if they will start the check-in process at 2pm. So we waited until 2PM and fall in line again to have the check-in process. It was not specified in the confirmation email about the incidental expense and yet we were requested of PHP1,000 per room. Anyways, I did not dispute about it as I know of hotel policies but it could be convenient if it was stated in the booking confirmation especially for first time travelers who are on tight budget. Just imagine the stress that it could have caused to those who have no extra money for that.<br />
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At first we were being offered of non-adjacent rooms but I asked the staff to take another look on other floors as I have minors with me. She checked again on her computer and finally gave us what I requested. Whew! After twenty minutes, we finally had our key cards. I was glad to see security personnel and hotel staff were everywhere to assist the guests. <br />
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The room has one queen-sized and another single bed with crisp white and clean smelling linens, It has an LCD screen with cable channel connection. Aside from the wardrobe, the room has a pantry which can be likened to those in condominium unit complete with personal fridge, microwave oven, coffee maker and complimentary drinks. There were available snacks at the pantry but you need to pay for those upon checkout. <br />
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The bathroom was clean but has limited space. It has enclosed shower room but I think it needs fixing as water tend to spill outside the enclosure thus making the floor too wet and slippery. I liked that the toiletries were complete (bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothbrush/toothpaste, tissue and hair dryer). Room slippers were also provided.<br />
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We generally had a relaxing stay at Hotel 101 as we did not have problems with the amenities provided from the bed, the air conditioning unit, the tv reception and even the wifi connection. The kids even had a great time at the pool where they spent most of their time. We also like the location as we were able to stroll at MOA where we had our family dinner. This hotel provides shuttle service to MOA but we did not avail of it as we also took this time to do some walking exercise. The buffet breakfast was also sufficiently provided. Since our accommodation only includes free breakfast for four adults, we had to pay extra for my two kids. Seven years old below were free though. <br />
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<b><u>Checkout:</u></b><br />
The checkout time took us almost twenty minutes as they still need to check our rooms and compute those snacks that we consumed. π<br />
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<b><u>Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5</u></b><br />
Service: <span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Cleanliness: πΊπΊπΊ</span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊ</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Room Comfort: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊ</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Facilities: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊ</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Value for money: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><br />
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<b><u>Summary of Expenses for this trip: </u></b><br />
Transportation = 1,000 (+)<br />
Hotel Accommodation = : 8,000 (+)<br />
Snacks = 300 (+)<br />
Dinner = Free (sponsored by relative)<br />
Additional Breakfast = 400 (+)<br />
Total Expenses = 9,700 (+)<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-77301249297791107172016-12-27T20:36:00.003-08:002019-04-13T00:53:23.574-07:00Hotel Review: Be Grand Resort, Panglao BoholHotel Name: Be Grand Resort Panglao Bohol<br />
Location: Panglao Bohol, Philippines<br />
Contact No. +63 38 412 9000<br />
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<b>Booking Details:</b><br />
I had a scheduled flight for Monday and I was only informed to book at this hotel on Friday afternoon which was barely two days. I called directly the assigned reservation officer through the mobile phone number provided to me and I was informed that they will facilitate the reservation and would send me a confirmation email. Since the rate provided to me was a corporate discounted rate, their online reservation cannot be used thus I cannot pay for it online. I was only instructed to provide my credit card details through fax using the form provided to me in the email with photocopy of my cc front and back. π I was cautious to provide such information with anyone either through fax or email as I fear on where my cc info might possibly land. I just told the reservation officer that I will pay for it directly at the hotel. Come Saturday, I did not receive any confirmation so I called again the reservation. It was only on Sunday when I finally had my confirmation email.π<br />
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<b>Check-in and Stay:</b><br />
After an hour of flight and another hour of land travel, I finally reached Be Grand Resort in the afternoon of Monday. It was a three day convention starting on Tuesday to Thursday thus there were many guests at the hotel at that time. When it was my turn for check-in, the officer requested for payment and immediately provided me the key cards for my assigned room. I was assisted by their staff up to my assigned room.<br />
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The room has one king-sized bed with clean white linens, It has an LCD screen with cable channel connection. It has full baths and complete toiletries good for two persons as the room that I had was for double occupancy. <br />
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I had a very relaxing stay at this hotel which I can honestly say that I enjoyed my solitude for all those four peaceful nights I spent here. It was made specially memorable with those "goodnight" special baked goodies that looks like oatmeal cookies that accompanied me while watching my favorite program on TV.<br />
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Checkout:<br />
The checkout was a breeze as I only handed the key cards to the lobby officer and I was given a go in no time at all. π<br />
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Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5<br />
Service: <span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><br />
Cleanliness: <span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊπΊπΊ</span><br />
Room Comfort: <span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊπΊπΊ</span><br />
Facilities: <span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊπΊπΊ</span><br />
Value for money: <span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span><br />
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Summary of expenses for this trip:<br />
Transportation = Free (company sponsored) estimated airfare = 11,000 (+)<br />
Hotel Accommodation = P 22,000 (+) @ 5,500 per night (5 days/4 nights)<br />
Breakfast = Free (included in accommodation )<br />
Lunch = Free (sponsored by host)<br />
Dinner = Free (sponsored by host)<br />
Total Expenses = 22,000 (+) for accommodation only<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Panglao, Bohol, Philippines9.5731428999999988 123.76294659.4478859 123.601585 9.6983998999999983 123.924308tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-77824892144879850942016-12-27T18:49:00.003-08:002019-04-13T00:54:09.243-07:00Hotel Review: The Red Planet at Aseana BoulevardHotel Name: The Red Planet Aseana<br />
Location: Bradco Ave, ParaΓ±aque, 1700 Metro Manila<br />
Contact No. +63(2) 866 0888<br />
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<b>Booking Details:</b><br />
I booked this hotel two weeks before the long summer holiday. My husband and I agreed to spend some quiet time with the family to have bonding moments with the kids and at the same time provide us moments of reflection. We intend to do this to clear our mind and soul of any ill feelings and negativity. We wished that this moment will draw us closer together since we were too consumed of our daily routines. I was surprised to get this hotel at a very reasonable price of 2,500 per room/ night which I booked through Agoda.<br />
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<b>Check-in and Stay:</b><br />
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<b>Check Out:</b><br />
Since we wanted to have our lunch and do some grocery shopping at nearby S&R, we arranged for a late checkout where we were given until one o'clock PM. π With our shop bags and take-out pizza from S&R, we went back to the hotel to finally checkout. While waiting at the lobby, I noticed the grab kiosk which I think is very convenient for hotel guests. Just in case you do not have the grab app in your mobile phone, they have that to arrange your transportation needs. π Of course, as standard procedure, they will check the room that we accommodated. Finding that they have all their room amenities intact, πwe finally were cleared to leave the hotel after twenty minutes. <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><b><u>Mosey Butterfly Rating: Scale of 1-5</u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Service: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Cleanliness: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Room Comfort: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Value for money: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">πΊπΊπΊ</span></span></span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14.49px;">πΊ</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;"><b><u>Summary of Expenses for this trip:(in Philippine Peso) </u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Transportation = 1,200 (+)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Hotel Accommodation = 12,000 (+) 3 days/2 nights for two rooms</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Dinner = 3,500 (+) at restaurant in MOA </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Breakfast = 1,700 (+) at hotel's cafe - </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Lunch = 2,500 (+) at nearby S & R </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.49px;">Total Expenses = Actual 21,000 (+) </span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-37584197459395869872016-04-19T19:46:00.000-07:002017-05-14T19:46:44.438-07:00Day 7 Family Adventure: Singapore's Gardens by the BayWatch out for our story and pictures of this adventure.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-84802854408061320062016-04-18T19:44:00.000-07:002017-05-14T19:44:46.584-07:00Day 6 Family Adventure: Exploring Singapore's ChinatownPlease watch out for the story and pictures of this exciting family adventure.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-49362303308802260842016-04-17T19:37:00.000-07:002017-05-14T19:38:28.154-07:00Day 5 Family Adventure: Singapore's RWS Adventure CoveDate: November 18, 2015<br />
Location: Resorts World Sentosa Adventure Cove<br />
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This family adventure was not included in our original itinerary. Travel changes happen along the way and it is best to be prepared wherever and whatever an adventure would take you. We were supposed to be having a beach trip to Indonesia but since it was a weekday and our sponsor cannot accompany us, she provided us RWS Adventure Cove as an alternative for a family swimming time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-14782527774654623652016-04-16T18:47:00.000-07:002017-05-14T19:29:30.513-07:00Day 4 Family Adventure - Exploring Singapore ZooTuesday, November 17, 2015: They say that the best things in life are free. Indeed! We were so thankful that we were provided free entrance to the zoo by our generous relative. :-D<br />
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Since the location was somewhat too far from where we were staying, we got up early morning that Tuesday. We travelled through bus then train then rode a bus again...to be continued.<br />
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Watch out for the pictures and related post about this family adventure. With bonus family travel tips and budgeting. πUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-18453855581642784542016-04-15T18:44:00.000-07:002017-05-14T19:25:31.875-07:00Day 3 Family Adventure - Revisiting Singapore's Sentosa Island <div style="text-align: justify;">
Date: November 16, 2015<br />
Place: Sentosa Island, Singapore<br />
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Monday, November 16, 2015: On our first visit to Singapore in April 2010, our family had the chance to tour around the Sentosa Island. That time, we especially liked the Luge Ride, Songs of the Sea and the relaxing stroll around the beach. We failed to ride the cable car as it was under maintenance at that time. So for our 2016 visit, we made it a point to have this cable car ride and all other attractions that we missed last time. We got a 5 in 1 tour package that can save us a lot because aside from the unlimited all day ride at the cable car for the Faber Peak to Sentosa line and the Sentosa Island line , we get to choose five other attractions that we want. </div>
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Since my kids liked very much the Luge Ride, we used our voucher for that and the other four attractions that we chose were as follows:</div>
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~ to be continued<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309735652926942265.post-23755852037529025432016-04-13T07:14:00.001-07:002017-05-14T19:19:54.630-07:00Day 2 Family Adventure - Legoland Malaysia<div style="text-align: justify;">
We had an early morning flight from Manila to Singapore on a Saturday, November 14, 2015. We had an original flight schedule of Friday night but due to some adjustment by our airline, our flight and everything was reset. Those things really happen and I have no other choice but to rearrange our itinerary. It was a good thing that we had not yet bought our ticket for Legoland when our Friday flight was cancelled as we really intend to have a Saturday Legoland trip. In fairness, I was informed by the airline about the cancellation of our Friday flight two weeks before our schedule and at that time I was having trouble booking an online ticket for Legoland, that saved me a lot of worries. ;-) Must have been a good case of "coincidence"...ho! ho! ho!</div>
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I just bought the ticket for Legoland about seven days ahead of our intended visit and I picked a Sunday date to give allowance for our travel time. So it was Manila-Singapore on a Saturday and Singapore - Malaysia-Singapore on a Sunday. The park tickets that we bought online was emailed to me. Ohh..the best thing was I did not have to buy ticket for my two-year old, she can enter the park for free.<br />
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Aside from the park tickets, I also had to book our bus from Singapore to Legoland. I booked through busonlineticket.com which I find very convenient and reliable. From the choices available, I picked the WTS bus that departs from the Singapore Flyer directly to Legoland Malaysia. I picked an early 8:30 AM schedule so we will be in Legoland in time for its opening hours of 10AM. Again, my two year old was free in the bus..she will not occupy a seat anyway as she prefers to sit on my lap.<br />
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On Saturday, we arrived in Singapore at past 9AM. In the afternoon, we explored the Marina Bay Sands, I will post another article about our Marina Bay Sands photowalk tour.</div>
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Come Sunday, we headed straight to Singapore Flyer where the WTS bus station is located. We arrived there at past 8AM and departed at exactly 8:30. By the way, for this trip, we passed through Singapore immigration to have our passports stamped since we will be departing Singapore. So the bus guide informed us to alight the bus then after we were through the process, we rode on the same bus. We had another stop, this time at the Malaysian immigration to have our visitor pass stamped on our passports. It was a good thing that we picked an early trip so we did not have to waste time falling in line at the immigration counter. We arrived in Johor Bahru Malaysia at around 9:45 AM. It was a very comfortable bus ride even if I got a toddler with me.<br />
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Although we already took our breakfast, our first stop inside the park was the restaurant. :-) Kids really have very demanding tummies, you know. Right there at the entrance is The Cafe that serves pasta and sandwiches. So we had tuna sandwich, lasagna and drinks. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">After our fulfilling meal, we noticed that the weather changed from sunny to cloudy to rainy. We stayed some more minutes inside the cafe as we only had one umbrella that will not be enough for the eight of us. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Good thing that the heavy rain stopped in a while that afforded us sometime to get to the place for indoor activities. We stopped by Lego Technic where indoor activities in fully air-conditioned rooms can be played by kids and kids at heart. I accompanied my little daughter in the Lego Mindstorm while others from our group look for their own adventure. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">They fetched us in no time and we all headed to Lego Starwars Miniland. It was fascinating to see those Starwars characters made from Lego blocks. </span>There were interactive model display of spaceships too which were all made of bricks. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">We were amazed at this interactive playground with all its special effects and sounds. And to think that it was made of Lego bricks make it more special, true work of art of people with creative minds. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">After our Starwars adventure, we were excited to try the rides outdoor but it was raining heavily that time. As we did not want to miss precious time because of the rain, we decided to buy a poncho that sells at RM12 at the store right there at Starwars Mini Adventureland. Even the rain could not stop us from having our kind of fun so we strolled amidst the rain. ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">We reached the Lego Kingdoms and tried roller coaster ride at The Dragon's Apprentice. My toddler was not allowed in this ride (that's why she had free entrance since she is not allowed in most of the rides). But being a kid-friendly park, there was a place right at the entrance of each ride where children can be busy playing with legos while the parents had their fun time at the rides. I never tried The Forestmen's Hideout as this is a more complicated ride with longer track and more loops that will surely send me to dizzyland ha!ha!ha!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">We saw an observation tower at Imagination and rode that one too. It gave us a bird's eye view of the whole Legoland. After this we watched the stage play at Lego City Stage titled Lego Ninjago Live. It was a live performance combined with 4D special effects. After the show, we headed to Lego City where we rode the Legoland Express, a bright colored lego shaped train. It was a relaxing ride where we get to explore the theme park. With this ride, we were able to see other attractions that sparked our interest like the remote control boat, the Miniland and other exciting rides at the Land of Adventure. We were surprised to find our very own Bolinao Province here at Legoland Malaysia. </span></div>
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