Searching for a staycation destination with specific hotel amenities can be a daunting task.
This is especially true for certain types of travelers: A decent room with a comfortable bed works for the on-the-go traveler. The picky eater needs mouthwatering buffets or a la carte dishes from flagship restaurants. A water baby prefers to stay under the sun in a cozy pool, while a socialite might look for a hip in-house bar. One can also require an impressive first impression from the reception areaโs aesthetics.
That said, Traveloka has rounded up a list of 25 staycation hotels with the best amenities to help those who are looking to have staycations in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao. The list features lodging luxuries such as swimming pools, breakfast buffet service, flagship restaurants, in-house bars, and even the lobby, as well as distinct activities.
For the hotels with best swimming pools, Richmonde Hotel and Mella Hotel in Ortigas and Las Pinas, respectively, start the list for Metro Manila. The Crimson Resort and Spa Cebu Mactan and Hotel Tropika Davao wraps up this portion with equally stunning swimming pool facilities. Apart from the structural design and appearance, the line-up also considered the perks guests can experience, like food and beverages to be consumed by the pool, among others.
Foodie travelers who canโt begin the day on an empty stomach, can refer to these hotels for the best, most extensive breakfast buffet options in town. Cafe Ilang Ilang of The Manila Hotel headlines this list, as well as Diamond Hotelโs Corniche for Metro Manila area. Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casinoโs UNO and Radisson Bluโs Feria are the go-to places in Cebu, while Waterfront Insular Davaoโs equally delicious breakfast fare completes the list.
Continuing the eaterโs guide to great food flagship restaurants offering hearty meals with quality ingredients and a wide selection of offerings. Essential Goodness, for the Pilgrims at Lub d Makati and Discovery Suites Manilaโs Prime 22 are gastronomic havens in Metro Manila. Cafe Marco in Marco Polo Plaza Cebu and Radisson Blu Cebuโs Urban Table Events Plaza offer culinary masterpieces in the Queen City of the South. Bondi&Bourke at The Bourke Hotel is a new hotspot worth the visit in Davao.
Those in search of a good time need to be in these best hotel bars around the country. The Bayleaf Intramuros Sky Deck View Bar and IโM Hotel Makatiโs Antidote Tapas & Bespoke Cocktails will intoxicate guests in Metro Manila. Maayo Hotel Cebuโs Dayun Lounge bar and Bai Hotel Cebuโs Twilight Roofdeck Lounge + Bar, as well as Marco Polo Davaoโs Eagle Bar wrap up the socializerโs list for Cebu and Davao, respectively. These joints provide the best drinking ambiance accompanied by sumptuous chow and light or heavy libations for every traveler.
Travelerโs with a discerning visual palette can enjoy these hotels at first glance of the lobbies. The Manila Hotel and Nuwa Manila in The City of Dreams are Metro Manilaโs finest. In Seda Ayala Center Cebu and The Henry Hotel Cebu, the lobbies are eye-catching, while Park Inn by Radisson Davao takes the cake for this list.
Special hotel amenities are features that make these hotels extra cool. In Metro Manila, The Henry Hotel Manilaโs The Library is one of those gems. Hotel H2O Manila is also a unique amenity in itself as itโs housed by The Manila Ocean park. Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan has Crimzone for Kids and the Maayo Hotel Cebu has a refreshing rooftop garden. Dusit D2 Davaoโs has special Namm Spa for a therapeutic experience like no other.
So, where will your next destination with the best hotel amenity be? Leave it to Traveloka to provide a convenient, hassle-free staycation! Visit https://www.traveloka.com/en-ph/hotel and book your desired hotel now!
Cathy Llanes
