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A great staycation awaits!
Image: Midori Hotel and Casino Website
Despite various urban developments like shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and skyscrapers in Clark, it fortunately still maintains that rural vista: it has lush greeneries, fresh and open spaces, and less traffic and congestion than to its urban counterparts. That is why it remains a great destination for a relaxing staycation. Also, it’s just a few hours away from Metro Manila, making it very accessible via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).
We all have our preferences for a perfect staycation weekend, and Clark knows what they are. That’s why recently, a good number of hotels have shown off their modern amenities and recreation and relaxation facilities fit for any vacationers and staycationers. Not to mention that these hotels opened within the last couple of years, meaning they’re still top-of-the-line. If you’re still wondering what to do on those long weekends, let this list of new hotels in Clark, Pampanga help you decide where to spend it on your trip to Clark!
1. Midori Clark Hotel and Casino
Address: Kalayaan St., C.M. Recto Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone Clark, Pampanga
Travel Distance: 1 hour and 22 min (91.7 km)
Midori Clark Hotel offers spacious rooms with complete amenities for your relaxing staycation in Clark.
Image: Midori Clark Hotel and Casino
Midori Clark Hotel and Casino sits in a very strategic location inside the Clark Freeport Zone. It is near golf courses, business hubs, Duty Free shops, water parks, and of course, the airport. It is said to be the first five-star luxury hotel inside Clark. It boasts private guest services such as an airport limousine service, express check-in/check-out service, complimentary fruits and light snacks, luxury spa, food and beverage reservations hotline, babysitting service, and rooms with handicapped accessibilities. They also have an in-house coffee shop, bars, and a buffet restaurant that offers a wide selection of seafood and international cuisines.
Their hotel suites rates start from PhP6,555 to PhP10,099 per night with complimentary breakfast and delight snacks or dinner buffet per night, depending on the type of room. For booking and reservations, email them at reservations@midorihotel.com. You may follow their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/midoriclarkhotel/, to catch their latest updates.
2. Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark
Address: Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City, Clark Freeport Zone
Travel Distance: 1 hour and 24 min (86.3 km)
The Grand Villa is a new addition to Quest room offerings that can accommodate a maximum of 9 adults and 6 children.
Image: Quest Hotel Clark
Quest Hotel and Conference Center is located in the same district as the former Holiday Inn Hotel in Clark; they’re now under new management and brand. Aside from the standard rooms and suites they offer, they also have a grand villa with spacious living areas, a kitchen, a 5-feet deep swimming pool, and even your butler! The hotel is also an ideal venue for hotel staycation, business functions, exhibits, conventions, and other social gatherings because of its spacious meeting rooms, and its grand ballroom that can seat up to 1,000 people. Other amenities include a gym, a buffet restaurant, and an in-house bar.
Their room rates start at PhP3,500 and up per night. For big groups, their Villa Deluxe costs PhP15,000 (for 12 pax), Villa Premier costs PhP25,000 (for 13 pax) and Grand Villa costs PhP40,000 (for 17 pax) per night. You may message them at their Facebook page for bookings and reservations, https://www.facebook.com/questhotelclark/, or visit their website at https://www.questhotelsandresorts.com/clark/ for more information.
3. Hotel Seoul
Address: Chico St. Abacan St. & E.Aguinaldo st.Clark Freeport Zone
Travel Distance: 1 hour and 20 min (81.4 km)
One room option in Hotel Seoul, the Penthouse, has a private Jacuzzi pool at the back.
Image: Hotel Seoul PH
Hotel Seoul is a 3-star hotel with 33 bedrooms, complete with modern furnishings, LCD television, coffee and tea making facilities, stylish furniture, toiletries, and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service, daily housekeeping, free parking, and taxi service. Enjoy the fresh air in its lush surroundings while swimming in its 25-meter outdoor lap pool, or spend your afternoon relaxing in their hydrotherapy spa. If you prefer unwinding in the comforts of your suite, the family rooms have their Jacuzzi swimming pool too!
For inquiries, call them at these numbers: 0956 8864141 / 0909 5736413, or you may visit their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/somangglobal.clark, to catch their latest updates.
4. Widus Complex (Widus Hotel and Casino & Mariott Hotel Clark)
Address: 5400 M.A Roxas Highway, Clark Freefort Zone
Travel Distance: 1 hour and 49 min (104.8 km)
Widus Hotel and Casino has a huge swimming pool to have a refreshing swim while having your quiet staycation in Clark.
Image: Widus Hotel and Casino
The Department of Tourism accredits Widus Hotel and Casino as a four-star hotel, and rightfully so. With its 233 rooms and suites that cater to both business and leisure travelers, there’s undoubtedly a room suited just for you. Aside from their casino, other hotel features include bars and restaurants, a swimming pool, and a convention center.
Within the Widus Complex in Clark is the Mariott Hotel constructed last November 2018. It will have 260 room keys, with the usual Mariott facilities, such as the pool bar, the executive lounge, ballroom and meeting places, and Goji Kitchen and Bar.
Their excellent service received various awards, like 2020 Travelers’ Choice TripAdvisor, 2019 Travelers’ Choice Tripadvisor, GoHotels Outstanding Service Award 2017, 2015 Travelers’ Choice Tripadvisor, 2014 Award of Excellence (booking.com), and 2014 Gold Circle Award (agoda.com).
For room rates and bookings, visit their website at https://widus.com/accommodations/. You may also follow their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/widusclark/, to catch their latest updates.
5. Xenia Hotel
Address: 4030 C. M. Recto Highway Clark Freeport Zone
Travel Distance: 1 hour and 48 min (100.8 km)
Rooms in Xenia Hotel have spacious living rooms where you can sit and relax or have small gatherings when staying in the hotel.
Image: XENIA HOTEL Philippines
Xenia Hotel stands tall at the heart of the Clark Freeport Zone, just near the Duty Free shopping centers. It has 145 rooms, all equipped with basic amenities like an LCD cable television, wireless Internet access, a mini-bar, a coffee or tea maker, a refrigerator, shower, hairdryers, and toiletries. Each room is spacious and offers a great panoramic view of Clark’s business district. The hotel also has a swimming pool, function rooms for various events, a spa, a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a gym that all hotel guests can use.
September 2021 Update: Xenia Hotel currently accepts bookings for quarantine purposes only. Their “Quarantine Bundle” promo includes ten days and nine nights of accommodation worth PhP27,000 (single occupancy) and PhP34,200 (twin occupancy). For inquiries, message them at these numbers: 045 4998098 / 0917 1791504, or send them an email at reservations@themansionatthevillages.com. You may follow their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/XeniahotelclarkPH/?ref=page_internal, to be the first to know when they resume their regular hotel operations.
6. The Mansion
Address: The Villages, Global Clark, Prince Balagtas Road, Clark
Travel Distance: 1 hour and 47 min (101.6 km)
The Southern American and European manor-inspired façade of The Mansion welcomes all guests who will stay in the hotel.
Image: The Mansion Boutique Hotel Clark
The Mansion Boutique Hotel is one of the newest hotels in the Clark Freeport Zone. While some facilities are still under construction, you can already stay in one of its 28 rooms with interiors inspired by the grand plantation homes in America and the idyllic manors in a European village. You can choose between 25-square meter rooms and 50-square meter one-bedroom suites. The hotel itself is located in The Villages, near other sports and recreational facilities like a baseball field, jogging paths, a playground, a swimming pool, and a clubhouse.
September 2021 Update: The Mansion Boutique Hotel has been temporarily closed until September 30, 2021, due to the pandemic. Follow them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TheMansionBoutiqueHotelClark/, to be the first to know when they resume operations.
7. Koregon Pool Villa
Address: Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Clark, Pampanga
Travel Distance: 1 hour and 53 min (98.6 km)
Hotel Koregon has an in-house coffee shop and restaurant where you can dine and grab your coffee.
Image: Koregon Pool Villas
Koregon Hotel in Jose Abad Santos Avenue in Clark has 30 spacious rooms and four 4-bedroom pool villas with their mini bar, cable TV, Internet access, safety deposit box, and toiletries. It also features an outdoor swimming pool, the O2 Café, and family KTV rooms.
September 2021 Update: Koregon Hotel is temporarily closed due to the pandemic. But Koregon Pool Villas is still open to cater to guests and tourists. Their room rates start at PhP9,000 to PhP20,000 depending on the number of bedrooms and date of bookings. For inquiries, message them thru their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/koregonpoolvillas/.
Now that you have your hotel choices, you can pack your bags, book a room, and have your well-deserved break in Clark! Make sure to visit Yoorekka Consumer Magazine to learn and find out more about the exciting hotels and staycation spots in Clark.
Stay safe as you travel! Make sure to follow social distancing protocols and observe health precautions wherever you go. For now, keep safe!
This article was originally published in Yoorekka on May 07, 2018.
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