Cebu is one of the top travel destinations, both for business and pleasure, in the country. Aside from a dynamic business community, the island also offers many fun and leisure options for visitors.
While Cebuanos do visit local tourist destinations, there are times when they prefer a staycation instead of driving an hour or two just to get away from the stress of life in the city. If you’re planning a staycation, here are some newly opened hotels you can consider.
1. Bai Hotel
When:October 2017
Where:North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu
The lavish entrance is a preview of the modern chic interiors of Bai Hotel.
Bai Hotel is an ultramodern hotel offering all the amenities guests look for in an upscale hotel. The name comes from the term Cebuanos use to call a friend. The hotel is a member of a group of independent hotels in the world, Worldhotels.
Bai Hotel features 668 guest rooms, eight restaurants, a fitness center with sauna, and 12 conference rooms. The hotel also has an outdoor infinity lap pool on the 21st floor, which gives guests a panoramic view of the city. Bai Hotel is around 49 minutes away from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Room rates start at PhP4,000 per night.
2. Maayo Hotel
When:November 2017
Where:Plaridel St., Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
The imposing façade of Maayo Hotel towers over its neighbors in Mandaue City.
Maayo Hotel is another newly opened homegrown hotel in Cebu. It merges leisure and wellness in a premier four-star hotel situated in Mandaue City. Maayo Hotel is the first and only wellness hotel in the island. The name of the hotel is a Cebuano term meaning good, kind, or well.
Maayo Hotel features 229 guest rooms, four dining options, a wellness gym, and a rooftop infinity pool offering a scenic view of the city. The rooftop also has a pocket garden with a yoga space and jogging path for its guests. Maayo Hotel is around 15 minutes away from the airport. Room rates start at PhP3,200.
3. Cebu Hotel Plus
When:September 2017
Where:Don Mariano Cui St., Capitol Site, Cebu City
The simple yet elegant façade gives a glimpse of what to expect inside Cebu Hotel Plus.
Cebu Hotel Plus features 48 guest rooms, meeting and banquet facilities, and an in-house restaurant offering European dishes. Each guest room has a minibar and Parisian-inspired wardrobe cabinet. Cebu Plus Hotel is around 40 minutes away from the airport. Room rates start at PhP2,000.
4. Summit Galleria Cebu
When:August 2017
Where:General Maxilom Avenue Ext., Cebu City
Summit Galleria Cebu is conveniently located beside Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
Summit Galleria Cebu embodies the beauty and appeal of Cebu. The flagship property of Summit Hotels and Resorts pays homage to the glorious history and culture of Cebu. The eclectic and modern interior does not compromise on the comfort and ease guests feel while at the hotel.
Summit Galleria Cebu features 220 guest rooms, a café and bar, an indoor pool, and an in-house restaurant. Guests also have direct access to Robinsons Galleria Cebu. Summit Galleria Cebu is about 40 minutes away from the airport. Room rates start at PhP3,100.
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