The Baguio Hotels

The Philippines is known for its natural wealth and beauty. Being a tropical country, it is natural that locals in warmer weather would seek a cooler environment. Located in the mountain province of Benguet, Baguio has been the cool getaway. SInce it’s establishment by the Americans in 1900, it has become the center of business, commerce and education in Northern Luzon. The cool environment has made it a favorite for tourists and locals. Due to the influx of tourism, many cheap hotels as well as luxury hotels have been put up to cater to travellers. This quick travel guide about hotels in the Philippines, particularly Baguio, will suggest some of the best places to stay.

Eurotel Baguio is a great place to stay with a limited budget. It provides quality service and amenities for the prices they have per night. A studio room for 2 people will cost around 2,100 php. This includes wi-fi internet access, safety deposit box, hot and cold shower, cable television and air conditioning. Probably the most important feature is that this relatively cheap hotel is located in the commercial district of Baguio City. It is also a few minutes away from Burnham Park. This hotel chain has other branches located around the country at affordable prices making it one of the budget friendly hotels in the Philippines. 

Another decent hotel at an affordable price is Microtel Inn and Suites Baguio. It is located at Upper Session road, just beside the Victory Liner bus line. For visitors taking the bus to Baguio City, it is perfectly situated. No need to leave the hotel early at all. Wi-fi is accessible by purchasing a wi-fi card at the front desk. Free flowing coffee is available for all guests as well as a vending area for other kinds of drinks. Photocopy, fax and mailing services are offered for the convenience of hotel guests. They also provide parking spaces for travellers with cars. Microtel is near the Philippine Military Academy, Wright Park, Lourdes Grotto, Burnham Park, Baguio Cathedral and SM City Baguio.All rooms come with complimentary breakfast, cable television, air conditioning, telephone, hot and cold shower, baby cribs (upon request) and a radio clock. The single room is good for 2 people and costs around 3,000 php. Call it a luxury hotel or a cheap hotel, it is fairly cheap for the service and quality of the rooms.

Burnham Suites Baguio is one of the more affordable luxury hotels. It costs around 4,000 php for a standard studio room good for one person. This is perfect for travelling businessmen and the like. Rooms include daily newspaper, mini-bar, air conditioning , safety deposit box, cable television, dvd player, hair dryer, hot and cold shower and wireless internet access. It too is located near Burnham Park and Lourdes Grotto making it at the center of the commercial district. This makes it one of the more affordable luxury hotels in the Philippines and should be included in the lone traveller’s travel guide.