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.

Travel Guide - Restaurant List on a Road Trip to Baguio

There are many roadside stops you can consider on your to or from Baguio but aside from the usual gas stations for a much needed break, guides never include where to eat in your travel package before arriving in the summer capital. As Pangasinan is the halfway point up to Baguio, or at least the point where people can’t ignore their stomach grumbles any longer, this list will provide you with some restaurants that you can consider stopping by for a quick nosh.

Robinsons Luisita, located by the gateway of the Hacienda Luisita, provides ample parking space, 24-hour ATM service, and various dining outlets. There’s a supermarket too in case you need supplies and couldn’t wait until you got to SM Baguio. There’s the ever-reliable Max’s Chicken, a Jollibee, a Chowking, a Mang Inasal, a Dencio’s Grill and a Pancake House too.

The gimmicky floating restaurant Isdaan, in Gerona, Tarlac has this famous wall where you can throw everything from plates to an old school television set while you are instructed to scream “Tacsiyapo” (a local cuss word) while doing so. This gimmick bode well with customers, as this is what made this restaurant famous. Many frequent this quirky restaurant on the way up or down from Baguio.

Aside from throwing items, this floating restaurant has many other attractions including statues that seem to have been bought off a theme park yard sale. There’s an Incan/Budda-ish stone giant as well as a dinosaur, and some giant fish thrown in for good measure (it is called Isdaan after all).  There are signs on the wall dare you to do things such as cross through a concrete plank in the middle of a small lagoon which if you endeavor and succeed crossing it twice, would win you a kilo of tilapia.

Part of the Barrio Fiesta group, this restaurant may have silly attractions but rest assured, the reason people keep coming back here is because the food is still fantastic. Come for the Pinatolang Baka, (which is served inside a buho, a bamboo lined with banana leaves to encapsulate the broth inside) or the Kuhol sa Gata. The Marinated Inihaw na Spare Ribs may look like your common fare, but bloggers agree that this is one dish to come back for. Also, other staples like Ensaladang Mangga (green mangoes with salted egg, red onion, and bagoong), Grilled Squid, and other traditional Filipino fare are consistently good.

                                                                                      

Many fine restaurants await you in Baguio so don’t ruin your appetite at a stopover if you can.

Baguio Hotel List

The Philippines is a tropical country with only two seasons, the wet and dry. Filipinos love to get away from the heat during the summer and one of the best destinations is Baguio City. It is located in the province of Benguet and is the center of business and commerce in the whole Northern Luzon. Known for its cool weather and recreational outdoor spots, Baguio has become a premiere tourist destination for locals and foreigners. It is pretty easy to get around and look for a place to stay Baguio city, but a travel guide to hotels would make it more efficient.

The Pines View Hotel combines the charm of a wood cabin and a seaside pebbled hut. This first class hotel sits atop the Legarda road. It boasts of having the best view of the city in all directions. The 58 rooms in the hotel come complete with hot/cold water baths, cable television, and 24 hour room service. For those longing for the breathtaking view, some rooms have their own balconies and verandas. Room rates start at 1,600 php for 2 people. They also cater to business meetings, family gatherings and other social occasions.  Pines View Hotel is also a few minutes away from clubs and bars.

For those  who want to stay at the heart of the city and close to the markets, parks and pretty much everything, then Baguio Burnham Suites is the choice. It is located adjacent to Burnham park and is at the center of the city. The 40-room hotel comes with laundry service, room service, coffee shop, bar and restaurant. All rooms are inclusive of daily newspaper, cable television, DVD player, and wireless internet access. With its ideal locations, visiting Wright Park, Burnham Park, Mines View, Camp John Hay,Lourdes Grotto and SM Baguio will be a walk in the park. A standard studio room for single occupancy starts at around 4,000 php. The convenience lies in its location.

For groups looking for a decent hotel with a decent price, Microtel Baguio will keep everyone happy. It offers a meeting room that accommodates up to 60 people, wireless internet connection at the lobby, free flowing coffee in the lobby, a vending machine, ample parking for guests, photocopy, mailing and fax services. All rooms come with complimentary breakfast, cable television, full size bathrooms with hot and cold water and baby cribs upon request. A room for two people start at around 3,000 php. Group deals are offered and and be further inquired by calling Microtel Baguio.

A travel guide to Baguio simplifies planning and inquiry. Be sure to read up and make some calls to further find your needs.