I'm always excited going to Baguio because that's my only time to taste some relaxation though my visit was always because of work. The reason why I travel there was to attend a seminar and to visit our Tree Top Adventure Baguio Branch. That was January so the cold breeze feels like you have a centralized air condition with you wherever you go compare to Subic Bay that is always warm.
Whenever I have a business trip, my first concern is where to stay. I'm good on cheap hotels but the comfort and accessibility is very important. Before I went there, I was advised that the Baguio branch made an ex-deal arrangement with one of their hotel partners, at Azalea Baguio Hotels & Residences.
Whenever I have a business trip, my first concern is where to stay. I'm good on cheap hotels but the comfort and accessibility is very important. Before I went there, I was advised that the Baguio branch made an ex-deal arrangement with one of their hotel partners, at Azalea Baguio Hotels & Residences.
I can't believed that I'm going to stay for the first time in that cozy hotel. I made it a habit to check the hotels that I'm going to stay before I booked. This time I didn't do it because I want to have a fresh experience in that place. I know the hotel because I often see Azalea in every travel expo that I joined, also in some magazines.
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| Me in this beautiful place... |
When we arrived together with our Consultanton February 10, 2016, morning I was impressed at the front facade. You can literally say "Wow, this place is beautiful". I even asked my colleague to took a photo of me in that fountain and making a sad face for my Instagram and Facebook, the sad face is to project a lonely traveler but also I want them to see that I was in a beautiful place, too.
A hot chocolate was served as a welcome drink and it's really delicious while waiting for an available room for us. It's only 7:00 in the morning and only one room is available, others will be available by 2:00 in the afternoon (standard check in time). So before we took a breakfast, we entered on the available suite. The first thing I checked was this:
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| Bed matters |
The bed really matters to me because I'm far from home and it's very difficult to sleep in a different bed that can't give you comfortable nap. When this bed satisfied my judgement and standards, I checked other stuff inside the room. And you'll be happy to see this:
Azalea Hotels and Residences is Baguio's first and only 4-star serviced apartment hotel that has a complete kitchen equipment for light cooking, dining and entertainment area.
This is awesome because you can cook inside the room. It's modern design will really entice you to stay for long and this is perfect for a family or barkada getaway. I will also give kudos to their wifi access, it's really fast and stable. This is great because I can still do my work even I'm out in the office. As I read their brochure, they also have function rooms so this is suitable too for those who travel for business and for corporate events. I noticed too that their suites are spacious.
Speaking of dinner, their restaurant, the Tradisyon Coffee Shop has a different effect in me. I love the ambiance because of the color. It's warm and light in the eyes. I experienced their theme buffets during my stay. They have this Mexican theme on my first dinner where I saw nachos, buffalo wings, my favorite spices and fillings, paneer, naan etc.
1 Then on my second dinner, they have this sumptuous Mongolian Buffet.
The experience is truly wonderful. It's true that staying indoor is as fun as outdoors. Baguio has a lot of place to visit, stay and enjoy and Azalea Hotel & Residences must be one on your bucket list. I guarantee you that you will truly enjoy your stay at the City of Pines if you experienced this kind of holiday haven.
'Til my next review
- JackieKnowsIt
