Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Ocular and Staycation

I was given a chance to stay at the prestigious Marco Polo Plaza in Cebu last week. It was part hotel ocular and part staycation. I came to Cebu (with my mom) to widen my travel network and look for tour partners in Central Visayas - thanks to the Cebu International Travel Expo (C.I.T.E) which was held at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino Cebu.

Upon arrival, we were greeted by their personnel in yellow uniform, later ushered to our service car that would bring us to the hotel. Both employees look young and both with welcoming smile on their faces.

Inside the car, I was shockingly coughing out loud as I have a flu. Yup and having the #MarcoPoloWay, they have 2 bottled water in the car which really gave me a sudden relief. Along with it, a morning newspaper and the young driver handed me a pocket wi-fi should I need to be connected. They must have known I'm a business traveler or it's just the way they show awesome service to their guests.

The hotel is 45 minutes to an hour away from The Mactan International Airport and the driver carefully maneuvered his way to get us safe in the hotel. The ride was smooth I could sleep.

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is a 5 star hotel situated 600 feet above sea level at Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu. The hotel is surrounded by 7.5 hectares of lush greenery. 

Upon arrival, we were welcomed by their cheerful front desk officers. I'm not sure if the front desk lady who assisted us is Chinese or from Hong Kong. The other front desk girl handed us a sales kit from their Sales Manager. 

We arrived too early for check in as it was only around 11 in the morning. So while we wait for our room to be ready, I did check their facilities with their Sales Manager Chino Quintana who showed me around. I left my mom at The Lobby Lounge having coffee and enjoying the free wifi as she checks her flooding emails.

Guest Facilities

The Marco Polo Plaza Hotel Cebu offers a wide range of five-star services and facilities for any occassion and stay to meet your every need.

Services and Facilities

•   Business Center
•   Mobile Phone on Loan
•   Transportation Desk
•   Medical Clinic
•   Tour & Travel Desk
•   24 hour Room Service
•   Broadband Internet Access in all Guest Rooms
•   Wi-Fi
•   ATM
•   Swimming Pool
•   Jacuzzi
•   Children's Pool
•   Health Club
•  Laptop and DVD Player on Loan
•   Jogging Route
•   Fitness Center with Sauna

We also have a shuttle bus which can take you to the following routes on these schedules:

   Business trip to the Asia Town I.T. Park 

          7:30, 8:00, 8:30 and 9:00 AM

   Shopping trip to SM City and Ayala Center

          10:00 AM

          12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 and 7:00 PM

Too bad, I was there for just 2 nights, I could have enjoyed all the facilities they offer. I could've brought my rubber shoes as I am already months absent from working out :(

The shuttle service is very convenient and we availed of it once and asked to be dropped at the IT Park where we had our first lunch. The IT Park is also conveniently located near Waterfront Hotel & Casino where the travel expo was held. It was a smooth and cozy short walk from the business district.

Widely known to be Cebu's finest buffet restaurant. Cafe Marco didn't let us down. My mom happily gorged on the wide buffet spread while I was trying hard to eat some more. I am such a light eater.

And the happiest I am about with the #MarcoPoloWay superb service is the free upgrade we got to Continental Club Mountain View Room.

Continental Club Mountain View Room

The Continental Club Mountain View Rooms at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel Cebu are situated on the two topmost floors of the hotel building and provide a breathtaking view of the hills and mountains. They come with Club benefits such as private check-in and check-out, access to the Club Lounge along with luxury amenities.

Located on the 22nd and 23rd floors and measuring 32 square meter / 344 square foot each, with a capacity to accommodate 3 adults, or 2 adults with 2 kids, each club room with its picturesque view of the mountain offers the following features:

Continental Club Room Features

•   32" LCD TV
•   Cable Television
•   Voicemail and IDD Phones
•   Free Broadband Internet Access
•   Coffee and Tea-making Facilities
•   Mini-Bar
•   In-room Safe
•   Electronic Guestroom Locks

Facilities include personalized check-in and check-out services, free daily breakfast, complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day, complimentary cocktails, complimentary pressing and laundry services, shoe shine service, mini business center, complimentary use of the boardroom and conference room, packing and unpacking services, secretarial services, and a complimentary fruit plate. 

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu comprises 329 guest rooms and suites, where each room is an epitome of comfort and space enhanced by decor that showcase a beautiful blend of the local culture.

Guests can choose the comfortable deluxe rooms which come with a choice of mountain or sea view or they can stay in the Continental Club Floors where exclusivity and special privileges await them. The crème-de-la-crème can choose to stay in one of our exclusive Suites.

Our room has the most comfortable bed and the most fluffiest pillows. I could sleep all day - which my mom literally did. I'm the happiest daughter on earth as I watch my mom relax and be away from all the stress she too face at home in Manila.

The complimentary refreshments and cocktails at the Club lounge is enough for us to skip lunch. Well, for dinner we ordered from room service.

See, we only went out on our first day and morning of second day for the travel expo. After which, it was staycation at its best. Thanks for the awesome and relaxing stay Marco Polo. You awesomely did the #MarcoPoloWay. Hoping to come back to Cebu for another well deserved staycation.