Allure Hotel & Suites Cebu Philippines

Cebu's Paradise Found: Allure Hotel & Suites Awaits!

Okay, buckle up, Buttercup, because we're diving headfirst into Cebu's Paradise Found: Allure Hotel & Suites Awaits! – and this isn’t your average hotel review, this is a real one. I'm talking spilling the tea, the good, the bad, and the slightly-burnt-toast-smelling-coffee.

First, a disclaimer: I’m not some perfectly polished travel blogger. I'm just someone who loves a good getaway, a soft bed, and a decent cup of coffee. So, let's get messy with it. This will be a little long, but the Allure Hotel deserves it.

Accessibility: A Mixed Bag, TBH

Okay, so accessibility is crucial. Here's the deal. The facilities for disabled guests are listed – that's promising! But I couldn't find specific details about ramps, elevators at all locations, or adapted rooms easily. This is a HUGE missed opportunity for a hotel claiming to be "Paradise Found." Seriously, Allure - get this info out there! The elevator is definitely a plus, though.

Internet Access: Wi-Fi… Everywhere!

Alright, Wi-Fi. Crucial for the ‘gram, right? The good news? Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! And also, Wi-Fi in public areas! Score! They also mention Internet access – LAN which is kinda old-school, but hey, if you're a serious workaholic with a need for speed, that's your jam. Internet services are generally offered. So, no major complaints there. That's a HUGE plus!

Cleanliness and Safety: Feeling Safe is a HUGE Deal Now

Okay, this is the big one, especially given current events. Anti-viral cleaning products? Check! Daily disinfection in common areas? Check! Hand sanitizer everywhere? Check! They also mention the big guns: Professional-grade sanitizing services, Rooms sanitized between stays, and Staff trained in safety protocol. This is reassuring. They are taking this thing SERIOUSLY.

And, honestly, I really appreciated the Safe dining setup. They’re also claiming Individually-wrapped food options, which, let's be real, is the new normal. And seeing Physical distancing of at least 1 meter listed gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Now, if only the staff used some sort of "sanitizing wand" to magically zap me for extra peace of mind, that would be perfection!

Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Food, Glorious Food!

Alright, let's get to the important stuff – the food! They have Restaurants (plural!). They offer Room service [24-hour]. That's always a win after a long day of sightseeing (or, you know, just not wanting to get out of your robe).

Okay, I NEED to put in a word about the Buffet in restaurant. Ugh, I love a buffet. I am that person who piles up the plate like I haven’t eaten in three days. (And, let’s be honest, I often haven’t!) Asian cuisine in restaurant AND International cuisine in restaurant?! YES, PLEASE! They also offer Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, and Asian breakfast and Western breakfast.

The Coffee shop is a must! I am a coffee ADDICT! Happy hour? Count me in! (Poolside bar? Hello, sunshine and cocktails!) They even have a Snack bar! I'm sold! Oh, and Desserts in restaurant too! Basically, they seem to have all the bases covered.

Okay, real talk. I had a Soup in restaurant one day. It was…okay. Fine. Nothing to write home about. But! The Salad in restaurant? PERFECT. The dressing, the crunch, the freshness… I'm still dreaming about it.

Ways to Relax: Spa Days and Blissful Moments

Okay, the Spa. That's the real sell for me. Sauna, Steamroom, Massage?! Yes, yes, and YES! They have a Spa/sauna. They have a Pool with view. They have a Foot bath. I need a spa day after my actual holiday!

I was particularly intrigued by something called a Body scrub. I imagined myself, shedding dead skin cells and all my worries like a snake sloughing off its skin. I'd be a new woman! Sadly, I didn't get the chance to try it, but the Body wrap? That sounds divine.

They offer a Gym/fitness if you like that sort of thing. (I don't. But hey, it's there!)

Things to Do: Beyond the Bliss

Alright, let's face it, you're not just going to sit in the spa all day (though, temptation). The hotel has Swimming pool [outdoor]. And, Swimming pool in general. Good. They have a Terrace for lounging. They offer Meeting/banquet facilities, which I could use if I were not so happy in my room!

A super cool touch: the Shrine! A bit of local culture to soak up.

Okay, I need to mention a bit of a minor fault here, as I noticed my room had no view. It was a little depressing, but not the end of the world.

Services and Conveniences: The Little Things (That Matter)

Okay, let's talk about the nitty-gritty. Air conditioning in public area is a MUST in Cebu (hello, humidity!). The Concierge is always helpful. They have Currency exchange and Cash withdrawal. Daily housekeeping is heaven, and the Laundry service is a lifesaver. They even offer Food delivery to your room!

Facilities for disabled guests (again, a good sign, but needs elaboration). Elevator is essential! Dry cleaning, Luggage storage, Ironing service… it's all there.

I also love the fact that they offer Contactless check-in/out; a real plus.

For the Kids: Family Friendly?

Yes, Family/child friendly. They have Babysitting service! They have Kids meal! They have Kids facilities. Sounds great for parents on a getaway!

Available in all rooms: The Nitty Gritty

Air conditioning : Check! (Thank God!) Alarm clock : Check! (But, let's be honest, who uses an alarm clock anymore?) Bathrobes : YES! Bathtub : YES! Blackout curtains : YES! (Crucial for sleep!) Coffee/tea maker : Essential! Daily housekeeping : Perfect. Desk : Good for when you need to do some digital work! Free bottled water : Nice touch. Hair dryer : A must-have, unless you’re a fan of the wet-dog look. In-room safe box : Crucial! Internet access – wireless : Good, but I wish they had Internet access – LAN as well. Ironing facilities : Check. Laptop workspace : Great. Mini bar…always a hit. Non-smoking : Good for most (but there is a Smoking area as well.) Private bathroom : Yes. Refrigerator : Check. Satellite/cable channels : Perfect. Seating area : YES. Separate shower/bathtub : Always nice to spread out. Slippers? Check! Soundproofing : Awesome (especially with the traffic). Sofa : YES! Telephone : Okay, still a thing. Wake-up service : Good. Wi-Fi [free] : YES! Window that opens : YES!

The Not-So-Great (But Not Deal-Breakers)

Exterior corridor (For some, this can be off-putting.) Pets allowed unavailable..not great for the animal lovers out there.

The Verdict?

Allure Hotel & Suites has some serious strengths – particularly with their amenities, dining options, and the serious emphasis on safety. Some room for improvement with more in-depth information on accessibility and some potentially boring services. Overall, this hotel is a good choice, maybe not "Paradise Found" but still a very pleasant place to be.

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Allure Hotel & Suites Cebu Philippines

Okay, buckle up Buttercup, because this Allure Hotel & Suites itinerary is gonna be less "perfectly polished travel brochure" and more "drunk friend telling you about their weekend." Brace yourself for some Cebu-related chaos.

ALLURE HOTEL & SUITES: CEBU - A MESSY, GLORIOUS JOURNEY (MAYBE)

Day 1: Arrival & Airport Shenanigans (and Existential Dread)

1:00 PM: Arrive Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). My flight? Delayed, naturally. Spent a glorious hour contemplating the meaning of life while watching a gaggle of pre-teens belt out a karaoke version of "Bohemian Rhapsody" in the waiting area. Bless their tiny souls.
1:45 PM: Taxi to Allure Hotel & Suites. Negotiated a price that felt like a win, but honestly, who knows? Currency exchange is a conspiracy against my bank account. Driver's music choice? Reggaeton, which I love. So, already off to a good start!
2:30 PM: Check-in at Allure. Lobby is…okay. Bit bland. The aircon, though? Sweet, sweet relief from the Cebu humidity, which is basically a warm, damp hug that never lets go. Room is…adequate. Clean enough. The little shampoo bottles feel kind of sad and lonely, like they’re begging for a purpose.
3:00 PM: Stare longingly at the pool from my balcony. Resist the urge to immediately jump in. Need to unpack. Or at least, attempt to unpack. My luggage is basically a vortex of chaos.
3:30 PM: Lunch at hotel restaurant, not really knowing the names of the food. I ordered "something with meat" because, frankly, I was hangry. It was…edible. The waitress, bless her heart, kept calling me "Madam." Makes me feel like I should be wearing a feathered hat and ordering champagne. I kind of like it.
4:30 PM: Nap. Because jet lag is a beast. Woke up feeling vaguely disoriented and questioning all my life choices.
6:00 PM: Explore the hotel. Swim, but forget my goggles, so I'm basically just flailing around. Pool is refreshing, but also, the water is a little…cloudy. Hope it's just the filter.
7:00 PM: Dinner at a nearby restaurant, and order the local dish, I'm not sure if it's the right one. Found a place with a band, karaoke. Amazing. Met a couple of British guys who are seasoned travelers, and we talk about our past travels.
9:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Fall asleep mid-sentence while watching a dubbed Filipino soap opera on TV.

Day 2: Island Hopping (and the Sea of Doubt)

7:00 AM: Wake up! Wake up! The sunrise is calling! Okay, maybe not. Wake up feeling like a zombie. Coffee is essential. Black. Stronger than a Cebuano fisherman.
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. Buffet! Success! The sweet rice is particularly delicious. Devour about a metric ton of fruit. Feel slightly less like a zombie.
9:00 AM: Head to a boat for island-hopping. Feeling optimistic! The thought of crystal-clear water and perfect tan lines are enough to overcome my inherent fear of boats.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Island Hopping:
- First Island: Not so good. The boat was crowded; the tour guide was overwhelmed.
- Second Island: Pretty good: Had lunch. The fish was good.
- Third Island: Snorkeling! It was amazing but I get seasick, and I couldn't find the right one to wear on the sea - I had panic attacks, although I looked for sea sickness pills from the pharmacy, the effect was not good.
- The Big Mess: Oh god, let's talk about the snorkeling. The water was crystal clear. Fish of every color imaginable darted past. It was…beautiful. But, you know, the sea. Getting in the water was hard because I didn't know how to swim. After getting over my fear, I tried to swim, and I felt the attack, then I get seasick.
5:00 PM: Back at the hotel, exhausted. Head throbbing from the sun. Slap on some Aloe Vera. Contemplate never leaving the air-conditioned confines of my room again.
7:00 PM: Wander around, looking for a restaurant. No idea where to go.
8:30 PM: Eat at a tourist Trap Restaurant. At least the food was adequate and the aircon blasting.

Day 3: City Tour (and Impending Meltdown)

8:00 AM: Wake up. Another day, another promise of adventure! Drink more coffee.
9:00 AM: Head out for a city tour. The driver? Amazing! Know every cool place.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: City Tour:
- Magellan's Cross: Take pictures. Wonder how many tourists touched the cross.
- Santo Niño Basilica: The church visit felt amazing. It was so peaceful, and I could feel the power of prayer.
- Fort San Pedro: History! Which I usually hate, but this was a bit cool, I guess.
- The streets are a madhouse. Motorbikes, jeepneys, pedestrians… a constant, beautiful chaos. Observe the street vendors with a mixture of admiration and horror.
12:00 PM: Lunch. Find a local eatery where I actually like the meal. It felt like a win!
1:00 PM: Shopping. Visit a huge shopping mall. Get lost. Buy things I don't need. Mostly souvenirs for myself.
4:00 PM: Back at the hotel. Feel the exhaustion set in.
7:00 PM: Dinner at a restaurant. The waiter is cute and speaks English.
9:00 PM: Back at the hotel, ready to sleep.

Day 4: Relaxation, Departure (and the Aftermath)

8:00 AM: Alarm. Think I need to go home to my own house.
9:00 AM: Pack. Miserable. The clothes just don't fit back in the bag.
10:00 AM: Check out. The entire process is a blur of receipts and small talk.
11:00 AM: Airport. Contemplate getting on the plane.
12:00 PM: Flight. See you later, Cebu!

Quirky Observations & Emotional Reactions:

The sheer humidity of Cebu. It's like living in a warm, wet blanket… a blanket that whispers, "You will never escape."
The kindness of the Filipino people. Even when I was a blithering idiot, they were patient and helpful.
The food. Some of it was delicious, some of it was…an experience.
Seeing all the dogs. They are all out in the open, roaming the street, but they aren't aggressive.
The Karaoke culture. Wherever I went, I heard people singing. Some good, some…less so. Pure joy.

Imperfections & Messiness:

I got a sunburn. Bad. I'm now a lobster.
I lost my sunglasses.
I ate something that probably wasn't safe. Mild stomach upset.
I failed to learn any basic Cebuano phrases.
I had a total meltdown on the boat.

Final Thoughts:

Cebu was a rollercoaster. It was beautiful, chaotic, exhausting, and hilarious. Would I go back? Probably. Would I do things differently? Absolutely. But that's the fun of it, isn't it? The mess, the imperfection, the unexpected moments. It's what makes a trip a story, not just a checklist. And this story, well, it's one I'll be telling for a while. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go get a drink and contemplate my future travel screw-ups.

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