I've blogged about this 5-star hotel a long time ago, when it was still new. And I have been checking-in here from time to time, for many years now. Then one of you my dear readers, asked for an update. So while I can say it's still the same Radisson Blu as before, I better show you pictures instead of stories!
Thus.., here we go on a Radisson Blu Cebu Hotel Photo Album hahaha!
Entering the room after check-in:
This is Room 1501, a corner room that I specifically requested for more window views!
My view on the north-facing window. That is Bayfront Hotel across the big parking lot.
You can see the big light-blue MyBus and their station inside the parking lot.
Looking east to the Mactan Channel, the view is mostly part of Cebu International Sea Port.
Lower right is the hotel's swimming pool. Foreground is Radisson's famous "Urban Table".
Back at Room 1501, this was my desk. Dun sa nagtatanong, hindi pwede i-uwi lahat yan! In fact...
The "Room Service Menu Book" is that leatherette book on the right. Eto eto, look, I had it opened.
Here's a close up of the writing pad and the vincard or the room's card key... sila ang pwede i-uwi!
I like their electrical plugs, universal. And all switches are big and visible - easy to find and reach!
Here's the coffee and condiments corner. Madami rin pwedeng i-uwi from here hehehe! Like the sugar, coffee, tea, creamer, all kinds, kahit ilan pa yan, at kahit i-uwi mo pa yung plastic na pang-halo (stirrer).
Hwag ang mga yan! Sisingilin ka at mahal ang mga 'yan. Nakakahiya din kung bubulatlatin sa lobby!
Anyway, I particularly like this one-of-a-kind luggage rack. It resembles a sidewalk yosi vendors' box!
All doors hallways and passages are of big heavy wood with enough space, not cramped.
Ample cabinets and shelves - as if naman titira ako ng panghabang-panahon sa kuwartong ito haha!
Me palansa, me kabayo, me pang-shine, me calsador, but if you put shoes on that brown tray, kukunin nila at dadalhin sa housekeeping office nila para doon linisin at i-shine. For free. Libre. Walang bayad!
Me payong, me flashlight for emergencies, and the white sack sa gitna is a hair dryer. Huwag i-uuwi!
Typical of 5-star hotels, the hangers are of different kinds - for various delicate clothes (if you have)!
Ah ito lahat libre! Sige hakutin! Sabon, lotion, shampoo, dental kit, shower cap, "lagayan ng sandwich"!
Yuck hahaha!
Towels of all kinds are NOT giveaways. Radisson's rooms have ample, but don't take them home!
Now here's a cute info: In my travels, I also learned from many a hotel staff, that it's not only the 'poor' guests who bring home various amenities (even permanent fixtures) from their hotel rooms! Ay grabe!
Wait, I am not giving this warning to the dear friend who asked me to describe my Radisson Blu room hahaha! Just timely that I talked to some staff and they told me about such 'interesting phenomenon'!
Anyway, for those not aware, hotel staff do have checklists, such that, when we check-out, front desk calls by phone or radio for housekeeping to check if a room we're checking-out from is still complete!
Won't you shrink in embarrassment when, while you are checking-out, frontdesk staff starts searching for one missing hair-dryer from your bags? Tapos nahanap nila nasa loob ng backpack mo kasama pa alarm clock, towel at kutsarita? Good kung pabayarin ka lang o i-confiscate nila. Eh kung ipa-pulis ka?!
Hahaha! Then they discover your stay was sponsored by your employer? Blacklisted buong company!
Anyway, all my dinners were at my favorite "Urban Table" by the grassy garden at the poolside.
That's the hotel viewed from down at the garden where I had dinner. My room up there, right corner!
Lower-ground hallway to the elevators. Left is the big wide gym, right is the spa.
Back in my room, before I flicked the room lights on. Same picture as above, but night version!
From my other window, a good night-view of uptown Mandaue and Cebu cities, including IT Park.
Let's go to another 5-star hotel. I'm not joking, I did this in succession!
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