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Showing posts with label 5 star hotel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 5 star hotel. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao: 5-Star Hotel with Beach Front (Lanang Davao City)

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao was our home during our three days and  two nights stay in Davao City.

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If you're looking for a solemn refreshing spacious resort hotel type of accommodation in Davao City, this is the best one there is!

waterfront insular hotel davao
The air is so fresh and the landscape garden is well-maintained.  The pathways are wide making it great for morning jogs.  At night, some parts are not well-lit so jogging may not be viable.

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La Parilla
There are a lot of dining places as well as function rooms.

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Pizza Lolo
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There's another cafe by the pool side.  I'll share more about our dining experiences on a separate post.  

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The pool is open from 7 am to  8 pm.

waterfront insular hotel davao
Although the hotel is big, there weren't many guest who had the time to swim during our stay.

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Cuckatoo
Beside the pool, there's a caged Cuckatoo.

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It has a Parrot companion which didn't talk.

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There are complete in amenities like this roofed stadium, souvenir shops, business center, gym, massage center, function rooms and clinic.

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As much as possible, I'd suggest picking a room with a beachfront view.

waterfront insular hotel davao
The beach is a bit rocky and seaweed layden so I don't recommend swimming in it.  But, they do allow beachline swimming from 6 am to 6 pm.  There's a reminder to take precaution as they do not have any lifeguard at duty.  I walked up 100 meters from the shore line and the water was just knee deep.  According to my friends who are locals, Samal Island is just a boat ride away from Waterfront Hotel.  So a lot of guests at Waterfront head there for superior beach experience.  In Vicente Hizon Road (street in between Jollibee and Petron Gasoline Station), you can have a boat transfer to Samal Island.  A day tour to Samal Island is only 250 php.  Unfortunately for us, our itinerary was so full that we didn't have the time to go there.

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Let's now go to my room... 

waterfront insular hotel davao
Each building had two floors.

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The corridors are also air-conditioned.

Deluxe Room
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2 Single Beds, Cable TV, Desk and Balcony
Everything was flawlessly clean.

Mini Bar and Mini Fridge

Closet with Safety Deposit Box

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My deluxe room had a tub.  According to my friends who stayed in other buildings, theirs didn't have any.

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Complete Toiletries
And, this is my balcony view.

Travel Tripster Remarks
Overall, I'm very happy with my stay at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao.  The place was relaxing, the food is good and the staffs are very courteous and quick and eager to assist.  The WiFi is fast and reliable.  The only downside is that it is roughly around 30-minutes away from the center of Davao City.

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao
Hotel Address Lanang Davao City Davao Del Sur, Philippines
Contact (6382) 233-2881 |
wihd@waterfronthotels.net |
waterfronthotels.com.ph
Reservation Required Yes
Payment Options   Cash Public Transport Jeep, Taxi
Room Types Room Amenities Estimated Price
Deluxe Room
•38 sqm.
2 Single Beds or 1 King Bed
LCD Cable Television
With balcony 
International direct-dialing telephone connection 
Safety Deposit Box
Complete Mini-bar
24-Hour Room Service
Free WiFi internet access
Complimentary access to pool
Air-condition with individual thermostat control 
Complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone extension
2,700 php
Deluxe Premium Room
•38 sqm.
2 Single Beds or 1 King Bed
LCD Cable Television
With balcony with view of the beach or pool
International direct-dialing telephone connection 
Safety Deposit Box
Complete Mini-bar
24-Hour Room Service
Free WiFi internet access
Complimentary access to pool
Air-condition with individual thermostat control 
Complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone extension
2,800 php
Junior Suite
57 sqm.
1 King Bed with 300 count bed linen (in a separate bed room)
dining and receiving area
LCD Cable Television
With balcony with view of the beach or pool
International direct-dialing telephone connection 
Safety Deposit Box
Complete Mini-bar
24-Hour Room Service
Free WiFi internet access
Complimentary access to pool
Air-condition with individual thermostat control 
Complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone extension

Executive Suite
133 sqm.
1 King Bed with 300 count bed linen (in a separate bed room)
dining and receiving area
LCD Cable Television
With balcony with view of the beach or pool
International direct-dialing telephone connection 
Safety Deposit Box
Complete Mini-bar
24-Hour Room Service
Free WiFi internet access
Complimentary access to pool
Air-condition with individual thermostat control 
Complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone extension

Presidential Suite
133 sqm.
3 room suites with 3 balconies with view of the garden, pool, beach and samal island (1 bed room with  King-sized Bed with 300 count bed linen)
dining and receiving area
LCD Cable Television
International direct-dialing telephone connection 
Safety Deposit Box
Complete Mini-bar
24-Hour Room Service
Free WiFi internet access
Complimentary access to pool
Air-condition with individual thermostat control 
Complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone extension
30,000 php
General Amenities •Pool
•Gym
Parking Yes
Travel Tripsters Hotel Review Rating Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao Map
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Room Comfort
Cleanliness
Service
Price

Friday, July 11, 2014

Widus Hotel & Casino: De Luxe Class Hotel (Clark Freeport Zone Pampanga)

During our 3 days and 2 nights stay for the Metro Angeles Food Tour 2014 (#MAFT2014), we chose to stay at Widus Hotel & Casino, Pampanga's first and only  De Luxe Class Hotel  (or 5-Star Hotel).
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Widus Tower Suite (fronting the Casino and Parking Area)
The Widus Tower Suite has a drive way.  It is also conveniently just across the Widus Casino and Parking Lot.

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Widus Tower Suite Front Area
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Widus Tower Suite Lobby
This is the Check-In and Out area for both Widus Tower Suite and Widus Tower Two.

W Coffee and Prism Lounge (ground floor lobby area)
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Salt Restaurant
Salt Restaurant offers daily breakfast buffet from 6 am to 10 am.
 

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Widus Tower Suite Hallways
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Pool Area with Bar (Between Widus Tower Suite and Widus Tower 2)
Thee Pool is 4 feet deep with a shower area, bar and cabanas.  It opens at 7 am and closes at 10 pm.  There's a life guard on duty during those hours.

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Pool Slide and Fountain
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Widus Tower Two
We stays at the Widus Tower Two which is on the back part.
 

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Widus Tower Two Front Desk
widus hotel and casino
Widus Tower Two Lobby
widus hotel and casino
Widus Tower Two Smoking Area
This is a nice refreshing spot for smokers.  The pond has a lot of fishes.

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Widus Tower Two  Hall Way
The entire Widus Tower Two including our rooms were carpeted.


Widus Tower Two Executive Double Deluxe Room 
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2 Queen Beds with Lamp Desk, Switches, Air conditioning Control and Outlets in  Between, Single Couch and Desk
The rooms are very clean.  The beds are top-quality.  I couldn't help but doze off as soon as I lay down.

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Desk with Lamp, Mirror, Phone and Lots of Outlets
We found it very convenient that the desk had 3 AC power plugs.

widus hotel and casino
32" television LCD/plasma screen with Cignal Cable, Mini Bar with Drawer and Mini Ref and Closet with In Room Safe
The 35 sq.m. room is very spacious for two.  The closet is huge.  You can hang loads of dresses there.  It also has an extra pillow. 

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Mini Bar Cups and Items
Along with their coffee/tea make are coffee, creamer, sugar and cups found in the drawer.  Other items can be availed of for additional cost.

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Bathroom with Toiletries, Phone and a Window View of the Bed Room
The bathroom is remarkably squeaky clean.  It was so cool that there is a phone at the Bathroom.   Couples can also be pleased by the window view.  They also have a hair dryer, two glasses, two toothbrush sets, one show cap, three soap bars, one shampoo, condition and lotion set, two face towels,floor mat and two bathing towels available.  Our only concern is that there was no bidet and exhaust system installed.

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Hot/Cold Water Shower
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Balcony (1st floor back view)
Some rooms have Balconies with a better view than ours.

Overall, Travel Tripsters recommend staying at Widus Hotel.  The rooms are very clean.  The 24-hour room service is superb!  We had an excellent stay. 
 
Widus Hotel & Casino
Hotel Address 5400 Mac Arthur Highway, Clark Freeport Zone, 
Pampanga City, Philippines
Contact (6345) 499-1000
(632) 840-1430
Reservation Required No (Encouraged)
Payment Options   Cash Public Transport None
Room Types Room Amenities Price
Widus Tower Suite: Deluxe Rooms
  • good for 2 persons
  • 29.5 sq.m. room
  • 1 Queen or 2 Twin Beds
  • air conditioning 
  • balcony/terrace
  • mini bar
  • coffee/tea maker 
  • mini ref.
  • desk
  • 29" television LCD/plasma screen
  • in room safe
  • separate  hot/cold water / bathtub / shower
  • hair dryer
  • 24 hrs. cable TV (Cignal)
  • Free WiFi access
  • breakfast Buffet for 2
11,000 php


Widus Tower Suite: Junior Suite
  • good for 2 persons
  • 43.5 sq.m. room
  • 1 King and 1 Sofa Bed
  • air conditioning 
  • balcony/terrace
  • mini bar
  • kitchenette
  • coffee/tea maker 
  • microwave oven
  • mini ref.
  • desk
  • 32" television LCD/plasma screen
  • in room safe
  • separate  hot/cold water / bathtub / shower
  • hair dryer
  • 24 hrs. cable TV (Cignal)
  • Free WiFi access
  • breakfast Buffet for 2
14,000 php


Widus Tower Suite: Family Junior Suite
  • good for 3 persons
  • 43.5 sq.m. room
  • 1 King, 1 Single Bed and 1 Sofa Bed
  • air conditioning 
  • balcony/terrace
  • telephone
  • mini bar
  • kitchenette
  • coffee/tea maker 
  • microwave oven
  • mini ref.
  • desk
  • 32" television LCD/plasma screen
  • in room safe
  • separate  hot/cold water / bathtub / shower
  • hair dryer
  • 24 hrs. cable TV (Cignal)
  • Free WiFi access
  • breakfast Buffet for 2
17,020 php


Widus Tower Suite: One Bed Suite
  • good for 2 persons
  • 57.5 sq.m. room
  • 1 King and 1 Sofa Bed
  • air conditioning 
  • balcony/terrace
  • living room
  • mini bar
  • kitchenette
  • coffee/tea maker 
  • microwave oven
  • mini ref.
  • desk
  • 29" television LCD/plasma screen and 32" television LCD/plasma screen
  • DVD Player
  • in room safe
  • separate  hot/cold water / bathtub / shower
  • hair dryer
  • 24 hrs. cable TV (Cignal)
  • Free WiFi access
  • breakfast Buffet for 2
20,470 php


Widus Tower Suite: Presidential Suite
  • good for 2 persons
  • 85.5 sq.m. room
  • 1 King and 1 Sofa Bed
  • air conditioning 
  • balcony/terrace
  • living room 
  • mini bar
  • dining area
  • kitchenette
  • coffee/tea maker 
  • microwave oven
  • mini ref.
  • desk
  • 50" television LCD/plasma screen
  • DVD Player
  • in room safe
  • separate  hot/cold water / bathtub / shower
  • jacuzzi
  • hair dryer
  • 24 hrs. cable TV (Cignal)
  • Free WiFi access
  • breakfast Buffet for 2
N/A


Widus Tower Two:
Executive Suite
 
  • good for 2 persons
  • 58 sq.m. room
  • 1 King / 1 Queen and 1 Double Bed
  • air conditioning 
  • balcony/terrace
  • living room
  • coffee/tea maker 
  • mini ref.
  • desk
  • 29" television LCD/plasma screen and 32" television LCD/plasma screen
  • in room safe
  • separate  hot/cold water shower
  • hair dryer
  • 24 hrs. cable TV (Cignal)
  • Free WiFi access
  • breakfast Buffet for 2
N/A


Widus Tower Two: Executive Deluxe Queen Room 
  • good for 2 persons
  • 33 sq.m. room
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • air conditioning 
  • balcony/terrace
  • mini bar
  • coffee/tea maker
  • mini ref.
  • desk
  • 32" television LCD/plasma screen
  • in room safe
  • separate  hot/cold water shower
  • hair dryer
  • 24 hrs. cable TV (Cignal)
  • Free WiFi access
  • breakfast Buffet for 2
N/A


Widus Tower Two: Executive Double Deluxe Room 
  • good for 2 persons
  • 35 sq.m. room
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • air conditioning 
  • balcony/terrace
  • coffee/tea maker
  • mini bar
  • mini ref.
  • single couch
  • desk
  • 32" television LCD/plasma screen
  • in room safe
  • separate  hot/cold water shower
  • hair dryer
  • 24 hrs. cable TV (Cignal)
  • Free WiFi access
  • breakfast Buffet for 2
N/A
General Amenities
  • Lounge
  • Smoking Area
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Casino
Parking Yes
Travel Tripsters Hotel Review Rating Widus Hotel & Casino Map
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Monday, March 26, 2012

Marriott Hotel Manila: Welcomes Newly Appointed General Manager Mr. Scott Sibley

Last week, we were fortunate enough to be invited at Marriot Hotel Manila's Welcome Party for its newly appointed General Manager W. Scott Sibley.

marriot manila welcomes scott sibley

marriot manila welcomes scott sibley
Toast to W. Scott Sibley!
W. Scott Sibley is an industry veteran who started his career in the kitchen and won an executive chef award in 1990.  He also published a book called "Tour Southeast Asia with Scott".  His passion in the kitchen and unique culinary talent gave paved way  to his dynamic hospitality career with Marriott from Marriot USA, Canada, UAE, South Korea and now the Philippines.

Scott shares that he has found love here in the Philippines from people, culture, to the feel of a beautiful tropical country.  Though born and raised in the USA, Scott is happily married to a Filipina and he has been a father to the 96% Filipino staffs of Marriott Guam Resort and Spa.   During the welcome party, Scott proudly told us that he has long been waiting for the opportunity to work in the Philippines.

When Scott was appointed he gave a heart-felt talk stating that "I realized that great leaders are those who value teamwork and worth of his people while he takes time to hone his expertise.  I’m glad that this company instills this kind of culture so I am confident that Marriott Manila associates are not just anyone else. Staffs are service-oriented, food and beverage offerings continue to become more exciting, and guests simply realize that there’s more to experience at Marriott Manila. I am confident that our property will soar higher and better this year".

marriot manila welcomes scott sibley


marriot manila welcomes scott sibley

marriot manila welcomes scott sibley

marriot manila welcomes scott sibley

Marriott Hotel Manila sure knows how to throw a party with great food, drinks and entertainment.  During the party, I also had conversations with their corporate clients who are very pleased with the services of Marriott Manila.  With its new General Manager Scott Sibley, there's no doubt in my mind that Marriott Hotel Manila will achieve more in the coming years.

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