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Bellevue Hotel Manila - Cheap Five Star Luxury Hotel In Philippines

2009-05-15T00:21:00.000-07:00

I recently had a pretty long stay in a Philippines hotel known as the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang City, which is in Manila. The hotel was not my personal choice since I left arrangements to my excellent and nice hosts, so they put me up in this hotel accomodation which I felt could actually be considered a luxury hotel with tremendous value and extremely cheap. Admittedly, I had some high hopes of Bellevue Hotel as I have heard so much about the superb and professional service afforded by Filipinos within the hotel industry, and through personal experience I can also say they are one of the friendliest and most accomodating people in the world. After my stay, I also have to say that it is important for you to know what your itinerary is like, so that a good hotel in the Philippines can be booked in the most strategic location to make your whole trip more convenient, due to the traffic conditions and also big city that Manila is.

After a short flight to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, we took a cab straight to the hotel. I've heard a great deal about the traffic situation in the Philippines and was certainly not disappointed. However, we still managed to reach Bellevue Hotel in Manila in quick time and were immediately greeted by the bellhop opening the doors and handling the luggage for us. We were then afforded a very efficient and quick check-in procedure, although there was a slight wait before allowing us to proceed to our rooms due to our early arrival. That said, the Bellevue Hotel housekeeping staff acted quickly and prepared our room in a very fast manner. Meanwhile, we were served refreshing welcome drinks in the lounge as we sat on comfortable sofas during the wait.

The bellhop then showed us to our room and carried our luggage, which was a nice touch, although it must be said that the hotel is promoted as a five star luxury accomodation and these are standard requirements to deserve that rating. What I noticed first of all was how new the hotel was, which is not surprising considering that it was first opened in 2003. Bellevue Hotel is also conveniently located within a sort of a city park area that houses several other business buildings some of which are already housing several big companies like Citibank, HSBC and the likes, while others are yet to be occupied. There is a small arcade located next to the hotel with a lot of convenient small restaurants and fast food outlets, such as local favorite (and really cheap and great tasting fast food) Jollibee, Starbucks, a Mongolian restaurant and many others which the names escape me, and convenience store 7-Eleven. Several huge shopping malls are also found nearby although you will have to take the hotel shuttle service (which is free) that provides immediate pickup when you make a call from the malls. The hotel itself is a little isolated on the whole other than the city park but that is expected since it is a luxury hotel and has to be situated in a more developed portion of the city.

The Bellevue Hotel is supposed to be situated just a 'leisurely drive away' from Makati, golf courses, theme parks, country clubs, and diving spots. However, due to the bad traffic in Manila, it is better if you leave the driving to the cab driver or your personal hosts. Make sure you also allow some time buffer when making plans for trips from the hotel to any destination.

The room we had in the Bellevue Hotel Manila was a deluxe room at a promotional rate which was afforded to local residents only. It came to about $150 per night with buffet breakfast provided. Considering it is a 5 star luxury hotel, I personally thought it was pretty good value and compared to the cost of budget hotels elsewhere around the world such as Tokyo business hotels that cost about $90 to $100 per night, I would say this can even be considered a really value added and cheap budget hotel accomodation in the Philippines. The room was quite large and spacious, with a large queen size bed, big wardrobe with enough hangars and sleeping robe, TV with the full range of cable TV channels, dressing desk, three drawer cupboard, a really huge bathroom with separate bathtub and shower and lots of toiletries, two arm chairs, another coffee table and a very comfortable airconditioning system.

The Bellevue Hotel has sufficient facilities too. Apart from the Cafe d'Asie that serves a really good local and international buffet breakfast, they have a Pastry Corner which has some mean cakes and desserts, some of which are local and must tries. The swimming pool is quite nice too with a jacuzzi pool, although the pool temperature was rather low and cold. The gym is huge, with complete equipment like free weights, machines, medicine balls, treadmills and more. The staff taking care of the pool and gym were friendly and conversational as well, although the male security personnel at the pool was a little grumpy.

Service standards at the Bellevue Hotel in Manila is also pretty high in my opinion. You would sometimes give in a little to lower expectations at cheap or budget hotels (although I must state clearly again that this is a five star luxury hotel in the Philippines and it is their low room rates which allows me to consider them as a cheap and low cost hotel for cost conscious travelers to Manila), but apart from a few hiccups I really rate the service provided by the hotel staff here. The bellhops and doorman were all very friendly and helpful, always making sure to open the doors for you, shelter you from the rain or sun, and sharp and attentive if you are waiting in the lounge for a cab or other transport services. The hotel pickup service to and from the malls were also efficient and comfortable. I was only a little disappointed with one or two female staff at the reception and Cafe d'Asie who might have to practice a little on their tone of speech and eye contact which sometimes made you feel like you're causing inconvenience or trouble to them.

The best service I personally had at the Bellevue Hotel Manila was from the housekeeper. I'm rather particular about service standards at hotel and try to be fair, especially relating it to the cost of the hotel accomodations paid. If you are staying in a budget hotel, you don't expect much. If you're staying in a cheap serviced apartment in Seoul, the overall standard is what you pay for. A stay in a budget Tokyo hotel like Sakura hotel, then you cannot complain too much although the Japanese are always great with service standards on the most part. Staying in a five star hotel would demand a higher judging standard, but paying budget prices for it does mean that you might sometimes give allowance to more consideration. However, the housekeeper we had was really friendly and accomodating, not to mention very efficient and quick with tidying and cleaning our room. There were more than a few times when we requested for him to return at a later time outside of his schedule to do up the room and he would always do so with a smile, unlike in some Japan hotels where you are often required to leave the room during their housekeeping schedules. We also misplaced certain valuables in our room and they were recovered by the housekeeper during his rounds, which testified to his honesty and integrity. Very well done and much appreciated, Bellevue Hotel Manila!

All in all, our stay at Bellevue Hotel Manila was extremely pleasant and enjoyable. For one of the best serviced, value for money and cheap Philippines hotels, the Bellevue Hotel Manila is definitely one that we will consider again when we return to the country.

Cheap Tokyo Hotel - Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro

2009-01-22T18:38:00.000-08:00

On my next trip to the capital city of Japan, I decided to try out this cheap Tokyo hotel situated in Ikebukuro known as Sakura Hotel. Now this is part of a line of franchise hotels in Japan. They have a number of different locations all over the capital, including Shinjuku, Jimbocho and Asakusa, and is a mix of a budget hotel cum hostel accommodation. However, I went for Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro as I liked the neighborhood when I was previously in the country. It also helped a lot that it would not cost more than the other cheap Tokyo hotel Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho I had stayed in during my last trip there.

As the name might suggest, Sakura Hotel in Ikebukuro has a comfortable and laid back air about it. The building that houses the accommodation awaits you with a clean and bright facade, with a lobby that is brightly lit and looking a million dollars, which already gives you an impression that the low hotel booking price that you've paid might just be more than worth it. Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro is also considered the largest of the chain, although it is very popular (due to it being so cheap) and the 92 rooms are quite often fully booked well in advance. It is a clear sign that tourists love to opt for any available Ikebukuro accommodation due to its ideal location in terms of visiting the most popular sights in the capital. Fortunately, I got mine due to a local connection and boy, did I feel lucky after my stay there.

Why would I consider this one of the best value for money hotel in Tokyo? For one, convenience is a big thing for me. And Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro is situated a very close 6 minute walk from Ikebukuro station. Anyone who has been to Tokyo would know that a 6 minute walk is actually a very short one. And this station is close and provides quick and easy access to many other major stations and locations in Tokyo, such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Ginza, Ueno and Akihabara.

The hotel is also conveniently located close to many amenities such as the requisite AM:PM store, Denny's for a quick meal if you're too lazy to explore the many izakayas and great food places in Ikebukuro, a McDonalds a couple of blocks away, and many many more. The best thing about this Sakura Hotel is that it is right smack in the middle of Ikebukuro and entertainment, shopping, food, and just about everything a tourist needs and wants to experience is just round the corner. And the money you save on the cost of accommodation in this Tokyo hotel can be used on enjoying the other sights and sounds (and food!) in this amazing city. If you were to compare it to my previous stay at Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho which has an izakaya street a few blocks away from it, finding similar amenities near Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro in Tokyo is so much easier - they're just outside the hotel!

Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro is a great cheap alternative to Toyoko Inn, which is another chain of affordable budget hotels in Tokyo. This is one of the low cost hotels available in the city and in a location that can help you save even more. There are single rooms, Twin rooms with bunk beds, Economy double rooms, standard Double rooms, a more traditional Japanese room with tatami floor and futon, as well as a family room that can accomodate up to four people at one time. The family room option is great with Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro because it is relatively cheap and might be safer, cleaner and more comfortable than other hostel in Tokyo that you could find. The prices are really cheap and quite amazing for accommodation in a prime Tokyo district, and you will be pleasantly surprised when you check the rates and find them incredibly low. I took a further look around and you could also go for the budget rooms which are like hostels. You will share beds with other guests and there's a shared kitchen as well for those who prefer to save some more on food. These rooms are less than half the price of a normal single room and considering how well kept they are, it's quite a steal at that price, which is close to 3,000 yen.

Now for the service at Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro, you would think that at such cheap rates, the service would probably be comparable to what you pay for. Afterall the saying is that you get monkeys if you pay peanuts. But that could not be more wrong at this lodgings in Tokyo. The service is top notch, and comparable to most top level Japanese hotels. The rooms are kept clean and tidy each day and the reception has English speaking staff, which is a lifesaver in a country like Japan. The only drawback is that if you wish to have breakfast at the cafeteria, it does not come free. However, at about 300 yen with an all you can eat breakfast buffet, it's one of the cheapest meals you can ever have in Tokyo. In terms of having everything in one package, despite it coming slightly close, it is much better than staying at another Ikebukuro hostel which might charge really similar prices but lacks the kind of service and amenities that this one provides in abundance. Other services and facilities within the hotel that a hostel in Ikebukuro or anywhere else in Japan might not have, include free Internet in every room as long as you bring your own laptop, free WIFI in the hotel lobby, an Internet cafe for those who do not carry laptops around on their holidays, fully airconditioned rooms, extremely clean and well stocked bathrooms in every room, laundry rooms, the requisite TV sets and many many more.

Most hotels in Tokyo are extremely expensive and overpriced. You cannot expect to get the low rates in other countries for example in South Korea where there are countless cheap Seoul hotels. The Japanese yen is also pretty high at the moment, so finding budget Tokyo accomodations becomes even more challenging. However, it does not mean that extremely cheap hotels and other types of lodgings in Tokyo are not available, you just need to look harder. Bargains will always be around the corner just waiting to be snapped up. With the Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro, most of your problems in this area should be solved, and will allow you to enjoy your holiday or business trip in Japan very easily and without burning a hole in your pocket. I would even recommend it for any backpackers who need accommodation in Ikebukuro, it might be slightly more expensive than most other backpack lodgings found elsewhere around the world but one should consider that what is cheap in Japan would normally be considered expensive elsewhere.

Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho Quality Cheap Budget Tokyo Hotel

2008-10-27T02:43:00.000-07:00

During our recent search for a cheap budget Tokyo hotel to stay in for our trip in the capital of Japan, we chanced upon the Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho, which is one of the many low cost business hotels of the Toyoko Inn hotel chain available in the country. It is also one of the best value for money low cost accommodation in Tokyo that we have ever experienced. This is not to be confused with the other Tokyo Inn franchise that is another alternative for anyone looking for cheap Tokyo hotels that can be found. There are many Toyoko Inn hotels available in Tokyo itself, and the popular ones that are snapped up early are in the main areas of Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Shinagawa. The one based in Shinjuku Kabuki-cho is a favorite budget accommodation for many travelers even though it is more expensive compared to the ones outside of the tourist-heavy areas. However, not many realise that the other options are just as good, if not better, and the one we selected - Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho, turned out to be one of the best. With Tokyo's transport system of the rail network being highly efficient and convenient there is no need to go for hotels right smack in the middle of the popular locations.

To term the Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho as a cheap budget Tokyo hotel but offering as much quality for most, if not all, travelers, would be an understatement. How much would it cost to book a room in Tokyo, Japan? Well let's look at our situation. Compared to most of the other Toyoko Inns within Tokyo, it is priced relatively lower, between 7,000 yen to 8,000 yen for a twinbed room depending on which days of the week you stay in, thereby qualifying it easily as a great low cost accommodation option in Tokyo. The Shinjuku Kabuki-cho Toyoko Inn would be a full 1,000 yen more expensive at least for the same type of room. Think of the higher exchange rates for the Japanese yen nowadays. Included in the package are what you would expect from a decent, high quality mid-range business hotel - room cleaning service everyday without fail, replacement of toiletries everyday (more of this later), free Internet service both in the hotel lobby and your room, free colour printing services (handy for emergency maps or notes during your stay), an intercontinental style breakfast (very simple but filling and not too bad), free water cooler, and much more. That is why the Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho is a great quality cheap budget hotel in Tokyo for your holiday in Japan.

The location of the Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho is just as strategically placed for both the holiday maker and business traveler. For JR enthusiasts, it is located near the Bakurocho station on the Yokosuba Soba JR line, just two stops (4 mins) from Tokyo station. The walk from the JR Bakurocho station to the hotel takes roughly 5-8 mins. If you prefer the Tokyo subways, it is even closer to the Bakuro-yokoyama station (Toei Shinjuku line) and Higashi-nihombashi station (Toei Asakusa line). Getting to the various tourist attractions in Tokyo was a breeze from Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho with the strategic train stations located around it.

The rooms in Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho are spotless. Extremely clean and restocked well everyday. The cleaning lady will make her trip around the building from 10am to 3pm, so if you do not intend to leave your room during that period, just inform the hotel staff, who will also give you a call before the rounds. The towels, toothbrushes, razors, combs and other toiletries are restocked brand new everyday, which was very surprising and a pleasant one indeed. The rooms were also cleaned well everyday, with the fresh nightgowns provided everyday as well. The washrooms were also cleaned thoroughly and there were no traces of dirt, grime or even stains.

As with most hotels in Tokyo, the Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho rooms are relatively small compared to ones you might have stayed in elsewhere in the world. Note that Japan is a land scarce country, so this would be understandable. The washrooms are therefore small as well, but still big enough to fit in a bathtub and shower. The comfortable beds, clean and fresh pillows and blankets, as well as cleanliness of the whole place more than made up for the lack of space.

If you need food and places to eat near your hotel, the area around Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho will not disappoint. While just outside the hotel is a Yoshinoya, a couple of standard ramen shops, Chinese culinary shops and even a western style dining restaurant right across the street, if you were to walk just two to three blocks around the corner from the western diner (Jonathan's), you will chance upon a long street of all the great Japanese cuisines - from ramen, to sushi, to yakitori and even a huge gyoza specialty shop. This was a great location for having some late night supper, especially on the weekends when most of the shops closer to the hotel would be closed (due in part to the fact that they mainly serve the working crowd on weekdays). For convenience stores, there is obviously no shortage of that as well around Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho. Every corner you turn will provide one.

There are many great benefits and advantages to choosing Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho as the place to stay during your holiday in Tokyo, not least the fact that it is one of the cheapest budget hotels in Tokyo, with full amenities. The location is brilliant, and close to perfect. Saving money during a holiday in Japan can be difficult due to the high standard of living in the country as well as the rising value of the Japanese yen, but with the Toyoko Inn Nihon-bashi Hamacho providing a rational and value for money option as a low cost budget Tokyo hotel, your problems can be solved easily. If you still need to save more, then perhaps it would be better to opt for a low cost hostel in Tokyo such as this well rated hotel or this Shinjuku hotel which is extremely well-received. Or a ryokan could be your preferred choice if you want a more traditional Japanese living quarters, such as a cheap Japan inn in Shinjuku of which there are a few. But not all of them come cheap, since they are mainly for tourists. There might be other options such as the above mentioned Tokyo Inn, and further information will be provided in the future.

On extra news, the Toyoko Inn has also expanded to South Korea, mainly in Seoul. They have opened a new Seoul Toyoko Inn that provides affordable accommodations in the country with the same principles used for their Japan hotels. While Co-Op Residence has quite a monopoly on the concept of cheap Seoul hotels in the neighboring country, Toyoko Inn obviously hopes to break into and tap the vast tourism opportunities there. With a weakening Korean won and despite a global economic crisis reducing traveling numbers, Seoul will still remain an attractive place to visit. And that is where large numbers of tourists will be seeking budget hotels in Seoul to manage their traveling expenses better. They are set to enjoy the same value Tokyo low cost accommodation that visitors to Japan have had the privilege of receiving for a long time now.

Singapore Hotels - The Best Cheap Singapore Hotels And Where To Find Them

2008-04-11T08:45:00.000-07:00

There are many cheap Singapore hotels and you will not have difficulty finding the good ones. Hotels in Singapore are usually reasonably priced, even for the upscale ones. If your budget is not restricted, then finding Singapore hotels to suit your taste will not be an issue and you will probably have trouble deciding on which one to go for as there are simply too many good choices. If you do have a budget and it is tight, do not worry. There are still enough cheap hotels in Singapore with quality rooms and service, especially with Singapore hosting several international events over the next few years which would require quality accomodations and service for the visiting tourists and guests.

The first few Singapore hotels that you really have to try and experience as I was told would be the hotels along Orchard Road. I am not sure of the pricing as I have never tried them myself but have been told by friends that they have been some of the best hotels in Singapore they have ever visited. These are friends who live here and those that visit from abroad. There are many Singapore hotels along Orchard Road, and they are very recognisable and prominent. These Singapore hotel accomodations are also sited right next to shopping malls and convenient public transport, and you will meet many friendly locals and tourists mingling together.

Budget Singapore hotels are also very popular and you might not need to spend so much money on accomodations if you prefer to spend it on sights and sounds. Of course, you might have to navigate yourself away from the seedier hotels in Singapore especially those in red light districts where you might find love hotels instead and will have trouble sleeping at night with all the activities going on around you. Good budget Singapore hotels might not be situated so conveniently and you might end up spending a little of the money saved from not staying at more expensive hotels on transport instead, to bring you around the country. That said, budget Singapore hotels are said to have sufficient quality rooms and the service is not half bad most times.

So where can you find budget Singapore hotels? Perhaps you can find them in areas beyond Orchard Road and in less developed areas. It is good practise to find out more before you book any of these Singapore hotels so that you know what you are in for, and whether you have made the right choices.

The Stafford Hotel, England

2007-10-24T20:30:00.000-07:00

The Stafford Hotel is a luxury hotel located behind Green Park in St. James's of central London. The guestroom furnishings are all individually done up and all you can expect (and more!) of a luxury hotel in England with all the class and antique feel of a country house. Location-wise it is ideal with fine dining spots, entertainment and tourist spots all found just minutes walk away, and 5 mins away from Piccadilly and Buckingham Palace.

Service is excellent and the staff make every attempt to know every guest personally, while providing recommendations tailored to your needs, if required. They also have free internet access and other clean and convenient amenities. Rooms are spacious and very homely despite the high-class touch. Washrooms are beautifully designed, leaving you feeling fresh with each use.

Official Home Page here.

View pics here.

Opus Hotel Montreal Cheap Montreal Hotel In Canada

2007-10-23T20:21:00.000-07:00

Photo courtesy of vacantready

Opus Hotel Montreal was recently acquired as a new addition to the Opus Hotels group, after Opus Hotel Vancouver. It is a boutique hotel with a delightfully modern design in a Montreal slant. The hotel is strategically located near the boisterous entertainment district and minutes from Old Montreal and the "Plateau" Mont-Royal, sitting at the corner of Sherbrooke and St. Laurent. There are over 130 rooms available, and if you look at the pictures, they have a cool Zen minimalism design while mixing a certain degree of luxurious living.

Opus Hotel Montreal is an ideal choice for both business and leisure. It is just 5 mins walk away from Montreal's Convention Center and business district. A wide selection of great restaurants and bars on Boulevard St. Laurent sit just next to the Opus Hotel Montreal.

Opus Hotel Montreal was also voted by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the world's "Hot New Hotels" in 2005.

More pictures here.

Western Coop Residence Serviced Apartment Hotel, Seoul

2007-10-21T19:49:00.000-07:00

When I first arrived at the Western Coop Residence Serviced Apartment Hotel in Seoul, I was greeted by an exterior facade that was not too optimistic. The dark marble walls and cold empty lobby was a little wee bit unfriendly. However, when I stepped into my room, I was more than pleased.

The rooms are spacious despite it being basically a studio apartment residence. The attached toilets are clean, bed well made, and you basically have all the room facilities required - small kitchen space, a living room of sorts with long table space and even bookshelves. There is a TV with many channels, and everything was extremely clean.

The facilities for this Coop branch was slightly inferior compared to the other branches I had stayed in. The gym was very small and looked very underused. However, the laundry rooms were fine. There was no in-house convenience store unlike the other branches, although they were just round the corner. Reception staff weren't too friendly (should smile more), but still helpful. Free internet facilities were available.

Location-wise, the Western Coop Residence Serviced Apartment Hotel was just 2-3 mins walk away from Dongdaemun Stadium Subway station so that was a huge plus point. It basically means you are right in the center of Seoul. Funnily enough the Uljiro Coop was just a few blocks away.

There are actually many Coop Residence Serviced Apartment Hotels in Seoul and I have stayed in a few of them as my travel around Seoul has been extensive. However, Western Coop Residence Serviced Apartment Hotel in Seoul has been one of the best accomodations I have stayed in, mainly due to the great location and many convenience shops around it if you happen to be hungry or need something urgently. The staff was not the most friendly although you could say the same for most hotels in South Korea anyway as they shy away from speaking in English and are afraid to make mistakes so it really isn't a big problem.

All in all, if you are looking for a bargain hotel with good quality facilities and a superb location to boot, the Western Coop Residence Serviced Apartment Hotel in Seoul would be a great bet and you can find the best prices here and here.

The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur

2007-10-20T22:50:00.000-07:00

Photo by Digitrix6

The Oberoi UDaivilas hotel is located in the heart of Rajasthan, a prime tourist location with numerous beautiful palaces and incredibly serene lakes and pools. You will find the Oberoi UDaivilas hotel on the bank of Lake Pichola and near to the City Palace, a monument of history.

The Oberoi UDaivilas is the definition of luxury. Luxury in travel accomodations. The hotel architecture bears remarkable semblance to a lot of history majestic structures of India, much like the Taj Mahal. There are luxurious spas and high-class restaurants, with room accomodations that could only be described as out-of-this-world. Stay one night in The Oberoi UDaivilas and you may never want to return home.

Be next to nature as well, as beautiful animals roam the surroundings, and greenery and scenic landscapes stretch miles across.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

2007-10-20T22:21:00.000-07:00

Photo by EmilyCatchThatStar

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is just minutes away from Orchard Road (the heart of Singapore's city town and shopping strip) by bus, train and various transport modes. It is also a couple of minutes' walk away from the central business district of Singapore.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore offers incredible hotel accomodations and grandiose and luxury are the keywords here. It is an architectural creation of the highest order and the poignant colonial essence remains while hiding astounding comfort and class within.

Whether you are a business or leisure traveller to Singapore, you will find The Fullerton Hotel Singapore to be your perfect hotel location and accomodation for a stay in the Lion City. Convenience, class, and comfort - these are all the hallmarks of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.

Prices are affordable relative to the high service quality and standards that abound in the Fullerton Hotel Singapore. Staff are friendly, efficient and you are certainly made to feel at home, always.

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2007-10-19T18:59:00.000-07:00

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