The Island of Luzon

The provinces of:|Batangas||Bicol||Cavite||Ilocos||La Union||Metro Manila||Mountain Province||Quezon||Pampanga||Tagaytay| |Zambales|

The Mountain Province:

• EL CIELITO INN 50 North Drive, Baguio City; Tel.442-8743;Rates Pesos 1,500.00; Contributed by Eric V. Angeles

• THE ELEGANT HOTEL, Baguio City,.."is a good bet for quality rooms and service at a reasonable price."..joscur@delphi.com said.

• MILTON HOTEL INTERNATIONAL; 202 Kennon Road; Bagiuo; 0201; 97 Rooms; Room Rate Pesos 110-125; 3-minute from the city; Tel. 2020; Accepts Amex(AX), Visa-Mastercard(VM), DinersClub(DC).

• RUFF INN; 1 Maryhills; Loakan Airport, 2600, At the airport; Tel. 4422218; 20 Rooms; Room Rates US$ 30-50; Accepts AX, VM, DC.

• SKYRISE HOTEL; 18 Dominican Road(off the Lourdes groto); Baguio City.

The Province of La Union:

• LONG BEACH RESORT HOTEL; 1515 Paringao, Bauang, La Union;1515; Rates on request; 48 Rooms; Tel. 412673/74; Fax. 211-6004; 15-min from San Fernando Airport; Accepts DC, VM.

The Province of Ilocos:

• FORT ILOCANDIA RESORT HOTEL; 37 Barangay; Laoag, Ilocos Norte; 2900; Tel. 772-1166; Telex. 63457; Fax. 77-772144; 265 Rooms; Rates US$ 110-160; Accepts AX, VM, DC.

• SUGARLAND HOTEL; Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Tel. 599-061

The Province of Pampanga:

• DAYS HOTEL PASKUHAN GARDENS; at the Philippine Christmas Village, San Fernardo, Pampanga; 34 Rooms; Rates USD 110.00-132.00, suites at $198.00 (1/98); Facilities: A/C rooms, Cable TV, In-room fax and safe deposit, key-card system, laundry service, business center, function rooms up to 150 guests, restaurant & bar, gift shop, concierge. Free entrance to the "Gardens of the World", hotel is a joint project with the Dept. of Tourism. Contributed by Onyoy@usa.net

• MARLIM MANSION;in the Diamond Subdivision, in the mountains; Tel. 63-455-60-22002, Fax. 455-60-22126; 100 Rooms; Rates Pesos 600-850; Accepts credit cards.

• SWAGMAN NARRA; SL Orosa Street, Diamond Subdivision, Angeles City; Tel. 63-455-25133, Fax. 455-5219731, Telx. 49960; 56 Rooms; Rates US$17-28, Accepts major credit cards.

The Province of Zambales:

• MARMONT RESORT; 15 J. Montelibano Street; Olongapo ; Tel. 63-47-222-5571, Fax. 47-222-5571, Telex 64873; 164 Rooms; Room Rates US$26-39; Accepts Major Credit Cards. Tortious@utkux.utcc.utk.edu wrote.." You can also rent jet skis at 2 locations on the base..about $80.00 per hour, also diving is available from inside the base. There are several wrecks nearby."

The Province of Batangas:

• ALPA HOTEL; Capitol Site; Batangas; 4200; Tel. 7252213; 4200; 96 Rooms; Room Rates US$8-17; 2 miles from downtown.

• DAYS HOTEL; Pastor Village, Pallocan West, Batangas City; 112 Rooms; Room rates from USD $110-198.00(with 4 suites);Manila sales office Tel. 1-800-888-3297, (632)896-3297, (632) 897-2004 thru 07; Fax. (632)897-2096. 897-2157; Facilities: A/C rooms, with jacuzzi in deluxe rooms & suites, Cable TV, In-room fax and safe deposit, key-card system, laundry service, business center, banquet facilities and meeting rooms, restaurant, coffee shop & bar, gift shop, shuttle service and concierge. Onyoy@usa.net wrote.." Elegantly designed and spacious guestrooms with noise reduction."

• MAYA-MAYA REEF CLUB; Barangay Natipuan Nasugbu; 4231; Tel. 00-63-912-3228550; Fax. 63-912-3228554; Owned by fellow Cserve member - David Stone (74504.3110@compuserve.com). "The resort was so peaceful that we had to learn how to relax in a hurry. It was our own beach for the day and some of the best skin diving I've ever done."- S & S Cales. See Maya-maya for yourself and decide.

• PUNTA BALUARTE RESORT; Calatagan; Batangas; 4215; Tel. 632-8941466; Telex 14545; Fax. 632-8934491; 104 Rooms; Room Rates Pesos 2000-2700; Accepts AX, VM, Carte Blanche(CB).

• ULSER'S PLAZA; Lipa City; Batangas; .."If you're travelling through Batangas, The Ulser should work well, It's clean, safe and reasonable." Said joscur@delphi.com.

The Province of Tagaytay:

• DAYS HOTEL; Aguinaldo Highway, Silang Crossing; Tagaytay City; Manila sales office Tel. 1-800-888-3297, (632)896-3297, (632) 897-2004 thru 07; Fax. (632)897-2096. 897-2157; 68 Rooms; USD $110.00 for regular room, $150.00 for suites (Jan98); Facilities: A/C rooms, Cable TV, In-room fax and safe deposit, key-card system, laundry service, business center, function rooms up to 120 guests, swimming pool & spa, viewing deck, restaurant & bar, gift shop, concierge. Onyoy@usa.net wrote.."the rooms offer a perfect view of the famous lake and volcano, guest rooms have jacuzzis."

• TAAL VISTA HOTEL; 4120, Highway Rd; Tel. 109223; Fax. 8181208; 27 Rooms; Room Rates US$ 37-42; Accepts AX, VM, DC."..a commanding view of the lake and the volcano, facilities quite similar to the Pines View Hotel of Baquio.." - restrada@usc.edu.ph.

The Province of Cavite:

• CAYLABNE BAY RESORT; Ternate, Cavite; Tel. 818-8800; Fax. 2-732-1056; 44 Rooms; Room Rates US$ 100-220; Accepts AX, VM, DC; 75 km. from Manila.

• PUERTO AZUL BEACH RESORT; Barrio Sapang; Cavite; 1300; Tel. 574731; Fax. 572201; 340 Rooms; Room Rates US$ 95-350; 10-min from the beach. Accepts AX, VM, DC. Only 50 min. from Ninoy Aquino Int'l Airport. 340 Rooms and suites in clustered chateus carved out of a forest by the sea. Full executive services and communcation link. A resort community sprawled over 1024 hectares of lush forest and private beaches. A spectacular 18-hole Gary Player golf course. 12 tennis courts, bowling, squash, fishing and water sports.

The Province of Greater Metro Manila:

****In fairness to the independent, small hoteliers and non-chain hotels, I have purposely omitted the well-known "brand-name" lodging addresses. Exception is made for properties that I get a number of "word of mouth" recommendations. And thus, it makes sense to list them here.****

• CAROL'S BED & BREAKFAST; 627 F-Sto. Niño Street, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila 1550; Tel & Fax 2-719-4625; townhome setting; Number of rooms not available; Room rates Pesos 790.00 - 950.00 (2/98); Rooms with A/C, hot & cold plumbing, concierge, car rental with chauffeur, Filipino and American-style breakfast included with the room rate, maid service and laundry; Besides the daily rate nightly, weekly rates available. Contributed by Carol Buenafe - buanafe@mailstation.net

• EL CIELITO INN ;804 Pasay Road, Makati; tEL.815-8951 fax 817-9610; 62 Rooms, Room Rates Pesos1,500.00; Contributed by Eric V. Angeles

• MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL; Makati Avenue; Makati; 1226; Tel. 2-633-1501; Fax. 2-8172472; 118 Rooms; Room Rates US$ 70-150; Accepts AX, VM, DC. Said felix@lightning.seas.ucla.edu.."I recommend the Oriental, it's voted the best hotel in Manila Bay, by the Business Travellers Magazine. Service is very good."

• THE MANILA HOTEL; One Rizal Park, P.O. Box 1224; Manila; 0913; Tel. 632-247-0011; Telex 40537 MHOTEL PM; Fax. 632-530-0325; 570 Rooms; Room Rates US$ 200-2000.

Denning@carbon.concom.com added .."..while modern hotels are also very nice, I really like the ambience of the Manila hotel, and the sense of history and graciousness."

• MANILA GARDEN(DUSIT-NIKKO)HOTEL; Ayala Center; Makati; 1224; Tel. 2-810-4101; Telex 45883; Fax. 2-817-1862; 523 Rooms; Rooms Rates US $ 160-1100; Accepts AX, VM, CB; 20-min drive from NAIA; Cafe Kristina/Cofee shop; Cellar Grill/Western restaurant; Benkay/Japanese restaurant; Gojinka/Teppan grill; Concourse/Buffet restaurant; Intramuros/Bar; Lobby Lounge; Bar Lounge; Banquet or Conference from 30 to 500 people buffet/dinner. Facilities: Beauty parlor; Barbershop; Gym; Sauna; Swimming pool; Medical/dental clinic; Shopping arcade; Duty free shop; Business Center; Car-rental; Travel/tour offices; Parking lot.."outstanding property..full service..great staff..close to everything. Right in the financial district of Makati."

• THE PENINSULA MANILA; Corner Ayala & Makati Avenues; 1226; Tel. 2-8193456; Telex 22507; Fax. 2-8154825; 525 Rooms; Room Rates US$ 240-295; Facilities: 13 meeting rooms for up to 500 persons, Banquet style; 6 Restaurants and Bars; Transportation: a fleet of Mercedez Benz as well as vintage limousines available for airport transfers and for hire on an hourly basis. Luke at http://www.iphil.net/user/lmendoza said.."it's worth it."

• SHANGRI-LA HOTEL MANILA; Ayala Ave.; Corner Makati Ave.; Tel. 632-813-8888; Telex 66898; Fax. 632-813-5499; 703 Rooms; Room Rates US$ 220-2900; Accepts AX, VM, DC; Felix@seas.ucla.edu and frv@ucla.edu said.."Don't forget The Shangri-La, it's definitely one, if not the classiest hotel in Metro Manila." 

• TRADERS HOTEL; 3001 Roxas Blvd.; Pasay City; 1305; Tel. 2-521-7961; Telex 63487; Fax. 2-522-3985; 305 Rooms; Room Rates US $ 130-300; Accepts AX, VM, DC; Joscur@delphi.com.."We like the Traders, the breakfast buffet is excellent among other things."

• WESTIN PHILIPPINE PLAZA; CCCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Manila, 1099; Tel. (632)551-5555; Telex 40443 FILPLAZA; Fax (632)832-6923 or 551-5610; 675 Rooms; Room Rates US$95-215; Accepts all major credit cards; Overlooks Manila Bay, adjacent to the Convention Center, 4.5 miles from the airport, Manila's only seaside resort. Lagoon-like swimming pool, health club, four lighted tennis courts, putting green, free parking for 600 cars. Meeting facilities for up to 2,000. Business Center.

Quezon Province:

• ALABAT BEACH RESORT;Alabat island is off Quezon Province in Lamon Bay; Tel/Fax. (66) (2) 259-8480; Facilities include a main beach house with terrace and a cottage. Room Rates US$37.50 (2/99)per day, rate includes cooking, banca, laundry and guide services . Alabat is 160 Kilometer south of Manila. Submitted data states ".. has a very nice walking activity (some jungle remains), stroll through the small provincial towns of Alabat and Perez. For the more adventurous and active, there is excellent fishing, swimming, snorkeling and coast-and-island hopping by banca (dugout canoe). Visit the neaby one-acre coconut plantation: see copra processing, re-planting of coco-trees and fruits, explore caves and watch monkeys, birds and butterflies." E-mail reservations to Dr. Thom Kleiss .
  

• HOUSE OF HALINA HOTEL; 104 Gomez St., Lucena City

  
  

• ROCKPOINT HOTEL; 119 Maria Makiling Village, Pansol, Calamba in Laguna; Tel (049)545-1372 or (049)545-3237; Rooms: 26 with different and varied room configuration in their inventory. Rates from Pesos 400 package to an all-inclusive P2750 per night, call hotel directly for current promo rates.  Facilities include a spa, a group conference center, chapel, swimming pool and an internet access (dial-up speed up to 56Kbps). Received Laguna Tourism Board's 2003 recognition of being one the "cleanest hotels" in the area.

The Provinces of The Bicolandia:

• CROWN HOTEL, Naga City, good clean rooms.

• GRAND IMPERIAL PLAZA ; formerly the Hotel Lindez; Tel. (05421) 736535 and 736536; located in Naga's central business district; 15 minutes from the Pili/Naga airport; 33 fully carpeted & air-conditioned rooms and suites; Room Rates Pesos 720-1900; Phones, piped-in music, private bath, hot & cold plumbing; Ballroom and concert hall for 250 people, 2 meeting rooms, Audio Visual, 24-hr. room and laundry service, guarded parking lot, business center services and a gift shop.
  Rowell@mozcom.com added..." It' the only hotel with computerized LAN that connects front desk, reservations, admin and its restaurants." E-mail reservations to gip@mozcom.com

• HOTEL LA TRINIDAD; Rizal Street; Legazpi City; 4500; Tel. 2951; Telex 2359; Fax. 5211309; 44 Rooms; Room Rates Pesos 530-833; Accepts AX, VM.

• HOTEL MIRABELLA ; 48 Magsaysay Ave., Naga City; Tel. (05421)739-537 or -539; Fax. (0 54) 811-1379; Manila Resv. 810-87-73 or 810-87; Restaurant and bar, Pool and poolside grill, shuttle service, A/C, hot/cold plumbing, cable TV;

• MAYON INTERNATIONAL HOTEL; Taysan Hills, P.O. Box 236, Legazpi City 4500; Tel. +63 52-480-1655 or +63 52-245-5028, Fax +63 52-245-5064; 89 Rooms; Room Rates Piso 11526 - 10,000 (2/99); Ballroom has 500 guests capacity; Disco and karaoke bar; Room guests get swimming pool privileges; Airport shuttle services are provided for free, a 5-minute ride. Commanding views of Mayon, Albay Gulf, and the city. Hotel guest, Walter Gaceta gacetw@wrpi.edu stated.."as for some of the best hotels in Bicol, the first one that comes to mind is The Mayon, just recently opened in 1994. I had a chance to visit this past year and it is very nice, although a bit pricy. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a karaoke bar. The fee for the pool is around P50.00, the room goes for about P2000.00 per day. I have had people mention to me the LEGAZPI PLAZA HOTEL and the CASABLANCA HOTEL, rooms are great too but their discos and nite life are far more exciting."
  Hotel Guest greghal@ozemail.com.au on May 24, 1998 wrote:"We had our wedding there last November 16 and it was truly a memorable and grand occasion. I can highly recommend the location. Very romantic. I had six foreign guests from Australia stay there for our wedding and they all were impressed with the hotel..."
  
  " The Mayon International Hotel is the only hotel in Legaspi City that supports the conservation of the whale sharks of Donsol, Sorsogon. During February until May of the year is whale shark season in Donsol, Sorsogon. Just an hour drive from Legaspi City. Legaspi City is closer to Donsol rather than the capital town of Sorsogon. We are the only hotel in Legaspi City that arranges packages to see, swim and interact with whale sharks (considered as the biggest fish in the world, an endangered species in near extinction)." Property data submitted by Tesa V. Alejandro. , General Manager; Direct reservations, comments and other inquiries to: tesa@globalink.net.ph.

• MORAVILLE HOTEL ; Dinaga St., Naga City. 731247; 43 Rooms; Room Rates Pesos 175-625; Restaurant good for 100 covers; Jose Morano - owner/manager.

• ROYAL AN HOTEL; Newly-opened (9/96), at Concepcion Grande, Naga City; 74 rooms and suites; air, honor bar, remote TV, hot & cold plumbing, jacuzzi, 24-hr room service, 800 ppl ballroom, Chinese restaurant, cafe & a piano lounge, disco, meeting rooms and AV facilities.

• SAMPAGUITA TOURIST INN; Naga City, Camarines Sur, in the center of the city. Says tony-n@jp.interramp.com.."I stayed at the Sampaguita when I went to Naga, it's not high-class but they offer their guests reasonable service and rates."

• SWAGMAN APUAO ; Grande Island Resort, Daet, Camarines Norte; Tel. 522-3665; Fax. 552-3660; Brochure info states Apuao Grand Island is located south of Manila in the region of Bicol. It is a beautiful resort with white sandy beaches and its own swimming pool, tennis court and golf course. The resort, on the south side, faces the clear waters of San Miguel Bay and is ideal for water enthusiasts. On the north side is the Pacific Ocean with rocky cliffs and rock pools ideal for snorkeling." Forty-five minutes by air from Manila. The city of Daet close by. Resort has good all inclusive packages.

Places to visit per Nicky@ibus.nagagov.adn.edu.ph, whenever you are in Bicol: Blue Lagoon resort beach and Pongol resort beach in Pasacao; The Penafrancia resort house, the new resort inn of Villa Catalina , the small islands in the Partido area - Sangay and Nato Is. all in the province of Camarines Sur. In Camarines Norte, visit the white-sand beaches in Apuao. In the big island of Catanduanes for world-class surfing, see also the Twin Rock Resort.

Vaccine@mozcom.com reported...In Albay there is the Sogod Beach Resort. Sorsogon has the Rizal beach with powder-white sand. Back to Naga City..she continues.." the nearest (25 Km. away) and probably the cleanest beach resort is the one in Barrio Balogo, in Pasacao, this is next to the Amadors-Bichara's beach house. About 1.5 Km. farther from Pongol beach. Good roads except for the last 1.5 Km. but it has clear waters, great for kids. Rental cottages with 2-bedroom, bath and portable drinking water and cooking facilities available. Ask for Alma or Dong at Tel. 73-71-71 or 73-99-19."

Seventy five kilometers (75 Km.)from Naga City and 15 Km. from Iriga City is Lake Buhi, beautiful, a haven for nature-lovers, a national park in the making with a mild climate. The lake is home of the smallest fish in the world - the Sinarapan or tabios fish.                                                                      

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