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The recent 3-night trip to Cebu was a business trip. The business part was accomplished on Day 1 and the rest of the stay turned into a staycation- a blissful one. Radisson Blu Cebu made sure they rolled out the “Blu” carpet on this visit. I guess they for every guest they welcome.
I arrived before the designated check-in time and was lead to the Business Class Lounge on the 20th floor while they got the room ready. The lounge is a special amenity extended to Business Class Floors guests. Breakfast, all day coffee and snacks and evening cocktails are served in this room with a commanding view of the Northern part of the city and the Mandaue Bay.
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The 400-room hotel has seven room types and I stayed in the newly-renovated Business Class room. With an area of 35sqm, the spacious room can accommodate three adults and one child. However, I had the room all to myself. Me time.
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Around the clock, a tasty meal from can be delivered to the room with a push of a button. This makes breakfast in bed quite tempting. I find joy in picking my food items from a wider array and the Business Class Lounge has a lot to offer, Feria even more. Feria’s buffet spread is popular among the locals and if you’ve been to the restaurant, you would know why.
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Personally, breakfast with a view of Cebu was more ideal. The lounge is one floor above, faster to reach, plus the spot is quiet and more private. There’s even a small function room to cater to business travelers. Food is “more curated” in a way, fewer choices but the favorites are available. From bacon to yogurt, whatever your diet is, they have it.
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Cebu is an exciting city. Foodies and night owls will find interesting places to go to. Even shopaholics will have a fields day with the mall next door. Me? I prefer to stay cocooned in the comforts of my room. I never knew how much I needed the do-nothing-but-stay-in-bed moment until I took laid on the plush king-sized bed. I was in a most ideal place to recuperate form a month of traveling, parties and work-related affairs.
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Diving deeper into the state of restfulness, an hour of ESC Spa’s signature Reboot massage was what I needed. It was the exclamation mark that completed a rejuvenating “Blu” staycation.
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One more breakfast at the 20th floor lounge before I fly back to Davao. I arrived late in the morning but there was no need to rush, I was told. Breakfast can be enjoyed ala brunch on weekends when it extends dining hours to noon. So I took my sweet time. Another serving of Cebu favorites of “danggit” and “pusit”, a serving of fresh mango with yogurt, and freshly brewed coffee. My hearty meal before my extended check-out time at 2PM.
It’s been a while since I entered the expansive lobby of the hotel again. I believe it was on a Christmas season as well. The towering signature blue and silver Christmas tree was up. It reminded how grand, yet warm, the place is—the hotel, the service, and the people.
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Also published in the SunStar Davao newspaper.
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