Microtel by Wyndham Baguio

This hotel has a lot going for it: great location, wonderful staff and more often than not reasonable price. Being connected to arguably the best land transportation system in Northern Luzon (Victory Liner) and situated in proximity to several national government agencies in the city, as well a good walking distance to SM Bagiuo and Session Road makes for a very compelling choice to stay in the city. All said, good place and great locations will make this hotel a prime consideration when visiting CAR's regional center.

My stay was less than ideal due to several issues. The water heater did not work instantly, and I had to run the water for 15 minutes(waste of water) before it warmed up enough for a shower, which was quite inconvenient. The window view was also disappointing(I requested for a room transfer with a pine tree view, they told me no available room). Additionally, I had to request basic amenities each time for extra person(we are 3 person in a room)which should have been provided without needing to ask. This significantly impacted the quality of my stay. Good breakfast though. Most staff are courteous.

Not so good for Westerners but locals who know the area seem happy, at least if you look through the ‘reviews.’ The lead pic (attached) shows a building with green lawns out the front. Wrong! It’s sandwiched between two roads, a bus stop and a gas station. Some of the rooms close to reception seemed newer and renovated but we were relegated further down the corridor to a dingy pit with a mouldy air conditioner. After a long road trip and late arrival I was just too tired and disappointed to contest this. Like many places in the Philippines, it’s best to fork out the extra $ and avoid such places. Sadly though, this type of hotel is commonplace in Baguio - read, run-down. Need convincing? See the beautiful view from the bedroom window (pic below)…..