Hotel St. Ellis
Rizal St. Legazpi City, Albay 4500, Philippines
Having planned to stay at Gota Village but failing to do so - because of Survivor for our 3 days 2 nights Caramoan trip - gave us a lot to spare for our accommodation in Legazpi. (We flew from Manila to Naga, road tripped from Naga to Legazpi, then flew from Legazpi back to Manila)
We were able to book this hotel room via Asia Travel.The room comes with an airport/Embarcadero shuttle service and breakfast (Also 2 bottled water and a small fruit basket).
We were able to book this hotel room via Asia Travel.The room comes with an airport/Embarcadero shuttle service and breakfast (Also 2 bottled water and a small fruit basket).
After traveling 3 hours from Caramoan, being pounded wakeboarding at CWC and exhausting myself from posing (you can hand your camera to these kids and they would display their camera trick shot skills) and taking pictures at the Cagsawa Ruins (Mayon Volcano), I was more than excited to take a warm shower and stretch out on Hotel Ellis’ comfortable bed – the pictures of the beds/rooms on their website did look so.)
Upon arriving at the hotel, I noticed that the exterior was not that impressive, especially with the power lines crisscrossing in front of the building. But that would definitely change once you enter the well lit lobby.
The decorations were elegant and the warm light immediately makes you feel relaxed.
Checking in...
Heading to our room.
Their rooms did not disappoint as well. We booked their standard room for 3200Php, and the room did give justice to its price. It was spacious, pristine and relaxing. Everything looks new (given as the hotel itself is fairly new) and nothing was out of place-before I threw myself in the bed, which is as soon as we enter the room. :)
The private toilet and bath has a modern feel. The usual shower curtain was replaced by glass walls enclosing the shower area. The rain shower head was the best! Hot water is centralized so no inconsistent water temperature that comes with a water heater.
Their beds-as it looked on the pictures-are extremely comfortable that I was willing to just sleep and pass on experiencing Legazpi’s nightlife at Embarcadero (I didn’t though).
The Morning After
We availed our free breakfast at the Crossroads Café & Lounge the following morning. As the hotel would like to maintain an elegant façade, you would be reminded to dress up a bit when you go down to the café.
We availed our free breakfast at the Crossroads Café & Lounge the following morning. As the hotel would like to maintain an elegant façade, you would be reminded to dress up a bit when you go down to the café.
I just woke up, and all I did was put on my slippers, change to my walking shorts and put on a denim jacket over my oversized shirt. But I should have heeded the reminder on our room, as though it was still early in the morning, the café was full of people in business attire and I looked a bit out of place. I’m not sure if it’s as packed with business people as it is on a daily basis though as we only stayed overnight.
Heading to breakfast...
The hotel offers a buffet style breakfast with a variety of choices. Their scrambled egg cooked in front of you with your choice of ingredients was sumptuous. It’s a plus that their restaurant staff was extremely nice.
We roamed around the hotel to check their facilities after breakfast.
Below are the hotel's facilities as listed on their website.
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The gym was reasonably equipped for a 3 star hotel.
The pool looked like the owner just insisted that the hotel had to have a pool despite the limited space in the small area that it was in, but the design looked tasteful nonetheless.
We only had a glimpse of their Spa and Salon.
Their shuttle service to and from Embarcadero.
Overall, the stay was worth what we paid for. And if you have a budget to spare, then Hotel Ellis is worth the stay.
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