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If you have kids, zoos, ocean parks, theme parks are always part of the itinerary. So whenever we travel, there should always fun activity for kids. My son loves visiting zoos and ocean parks so I added Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World. It is the biggest aquarium in Southeast Asia where you can see more than 400 sea species and 30,000 fishes. There are scheduled shows and fun talks that you can watch and some paid activities like 4D Cinema, Glass Bottom Ride, Animal Feeding, and Happy Fish pedicure.


The Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World entrance fee is not cheap so I was thankful that I discovered Klook website and I was able to purchase our ticket at a discounted price. They have different packages so it took me a while to choose, at first I want to book the Aquarium + Madame Tussauds but after contemplating, I chose the Aquarium + 4D Movie + Glass Bottom Boat P1248 (P2,164).

Aquarium Entry Only P999 (P1648)
Aquarium + 4D movie P1082 (P2147)
Aquarium + Glass Bottom Boat P1165 (P1897)
Aquarium + 4D Movie + Glass Bottom Boat P1248 (P2,164) 
Aquarium + Photo P1332 (P2646)
Super Combo P1415 (P2314)
Aquarium + Madame Tussauds Admission Only P1864 (P3296)

Ticket Price

Adult (P2164) P1248
Child 3-11 (P1831) P1207

I bought 1 Adult and 1 Child ticket and paid P2455 or $47.09. The price may vary depending on the foreign exchange. Keep in mind that ticket is fixed date so no cancellation so make sure that you can visit the aquarium on the specified date. If you haven’t tried Klook, use my link and get a discount on your first purchase.

Read: Where to Buy Discounted Ticket for your Next Travel Adventures 

How to Get to Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World

Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World is easily accessible by the BTS Skytrain. From the hotel, my son and I rode BTS Skytrain at Asok Station going to Siam Station, (BTS - Sukhumvit Line; 4 stations). From Siam Station, go to exit no. 5, enter the Siam Paragon mall and follow the signs. The aquarium is located at B1 & B2 of the mall.


I just presented my voucher and they gave me the physical ticket. They did not give me any flyers so don’t forget to ask for one when you enter the aquarium. If you have kids in tow, ask for the Dive Logbook. Your kids will look for 9 Dive stations and collect stamps. They have a reward after completing the task.

List of Attractions 

Rocky Hideout
Shark Walk
Coral Reef
Behind the Scenes Tour
Seahorse Kingdom
Tropical Rainforest
Rockpools
Rocky Shore
Living Art
Tropical Ocean
Ocean Tunnel
Shark Shipwreck
Jellies
Penguin Ice Adventure
Conservation Cove
Retail Shop and Exit









The Glass Bottom Ride is THB350 per person, good thing I bought a combo package because I find it expensive for a few minutes ride. I don’t know how much is the 4D cinema but when we watched the show, kami lang tao ng anak ko. Hehehe!

Watch the video here.


Though this is the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia, you only need two hours to explore the park. So make sure you check the scheduled of shows and feeding activities so you can plan your trip. I failed to do this so we were not able to watch other shows. My plan was to avoid the crowd so we went there during the opening time.


If you still have the energy and budget, visit Kidzania or Madame Tussauds after Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World. Use my link and get discounted tickets.

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Read: 6 Days in Bangkok with Kids
Kidzania Bangkok 

Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World 
Siam Paragon Shopping Centre,
991 Rama 1 Rd, Pathumwan,
Bangkok 10330

Opening Hours: 10:00am - 21:00pm daily* 
Last Entry : Strictly 20:00pm Klook.com

One of my happy places is IKEA, I love visiting their stores if I have a chance so when we went to Bangkok, Thailand. I really added IKEA to our itinerary and it is non-negotiable. Hehehe! IKEA is located outside Bangkok so it is quite far. If you remember my old post, my husband went to IKEA Bangna two years ago and after his first visit, hindi na naulit.  


But since I was with him last summer, the day before our flight we went to IKEA Bangna. You can take a taxi or BTS Skytrain then ride the complimentary IKEA shuttle. We’re supposed to take a taxi on our way to IKEA but we’re waiting at the hotel lobby for 30 minutes and walang taxi na gusto maghatid dun. Then the hotel staff gave us a map and instructed us how we can reach IKEA via train. 

How to get to IKEA Bangna 

1. Taxi (THB300) 
2. Ride BTS Skytrain and alight at Udomsuk Station. Take a taxi to IKEA. 
3. Ride BTS Skytrain and alight at Udomsuk Station, go to Exit 5 and wait for IKEA Shuttle Bus. Service hours; 9AM from Udomsuk BTS station to 22:30 from IKEA Bangna 


According to their site, the bus leaves every 30 minutes but based on our experience, we waited for more than 30 minutes. We are just standing while waiting for the bus and we can inhale all the pollution. When the bus arrives, they only have limited seats so nakatayo ulit. After several minutes, the bus dropped us off at the unloading area then we entered the mall till we reach IKEA Bangna. We just asked for directions because we can’t see the entrance of the IKEA store. 

IKEA Restaurant & Cafe 

I was glad when I finally saw the IKEA store. Of course, before shopping, we ate dinner first so we have the energy to explore the store. The restaurant was not crowded so looking for a table is not a problem. IKEA Restaurant & Cafe is a self-service restaurant so you will get your food and drinks, then pay at the cashier. 





The menu is a little bit different here in Thailand. If I remember it right, there were no Swedish Meatballs at that time so my son ordered the Chicken Meatballs THB50 then he added French Toast THB15 and Almond Cake THB65. I ordered Salmon THB200 and added Blueberry Cheesecake THB85. My husband ordered Chicken (spicy), Sausage and Almond Cake THB65. Refillable Drink is THB25. 

IKEA Store 

After our hearty meal, we started shopping. I think this is the biggest IKEA that I have visited. We’re really tired after checking the store. It is big compared to IKEA that we have visited in Japan and Singapore. Kaya pala ayaw na balikan ni hubby, napapagod siya. Hehehe! 

Read: IKEA Tachikawa in Japan
IKEA Alexandra in Singapore 







We have 90 + 10 kilos(bonus) check-in baggage allowance so I can even buy a shoe cabinet if I wanted but the problem is we don’t have enough space in the car or maski sa taxi na maghahatid sa amin sa airport hindi magakakasya gamit namin. So I just buy the things that will fit our luggage. I’m really hoping na matapos na yung IKEA Philippines so I can buy the things that I like. 

After paying and packing our stuff, we were surprised when we went out, it was raining so it is a challenge for us to get a taxi. So even there was a line at the taxi stand, naiiwan kami because the taxi will choose other passengers. 


We waited for more than 30 minutes and finally may pumayag na rin. Sa sobrang tagal namin, maski yung nagtatawag ng taxi natuwa na rin na may pumayag. It was raining so traffic is also bad, the taxi meter is THB180+ only but the taxi driver asked for THB300. Yes, same sa Pinas, they don’t follow meter. We just let it go, mas importante sa amin is makabalik ng hotel. 

Read: 6 Days in Bangkok with Kids 
Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok 

IKEA Bangna 
38 Moo 6 Bangna-Trad km. 
8 Bangkaew Sub-District Bangplee District, 
Samutprakarn 10540 
Hours: 10AM–10PM 
Phone: +66 2 708 7999 

IKEA Restaurant & Café 
Open 9:30 - 21:30 hrs

Shopping is not really part of my itinerary whenever we travel, except if there is an IKEA in that country and I need to buy something for our house. So even Bangkok, Thailand is a shopping destination, I did not include any shopping activity in our agenda. But things changed when we arrived in Bangkok because shopping malls are everywhere. Bangkok is indeed a happy place for "women's beauty and fashion".

We are a few minutes' walk away from Terminal 21, we’ve been to Siam Paragon twice because that is where SEA Life Bangkok Ocean World and Kidzania are located and lastly, we were able to pay a visit to MBK Center. I saw this shopping mall while we were on the train so after our visit at Jim Thompson’s House & Museum, I decided to check this mall. From Jim Thompson’s Street, we just walked until we reach the shopping mall. There is an elevated walkway that connects Siam Discovery, Siam Paragon and MBK Center.  


Mahboonkrong or simply MBK Center is a huge shopping mall in Bangkok Thailand. It is an 8-storey with an estimate of 2000 shops, outlets, Tokyu department store and restaurants. It was the largest shopping mall in Asia way back in 1985. It is a popular shopping mall for both local and tourists because you can haggle for the price. It is like Divisoria or Greenbelt here in the Philippines.



As I’ve said before, it is a huge mall so if it is your first time, get a map which I did. I found a map beside the guard when we entered the mall (3rd flr). To give you an idea on where to go, check this guide. 

G-3rd flr - Toys, Painting, Gold & Jewelry, Hair Salons and Fashion & Beauty (Apparel Shoes, Leather Items, Eyewear, Cosmetic Accessories) 
4th flr - Money Park (Banking and Exchange) and Electronics (Mobile Mania and Accessories, Communication Equipment, CD and MP3 Players) 
5th flr - Camera center, The Fifth Avenue (International Food Hall), Restaurants, Furniture, Outlet in Town 
6th flr - Craft Village, Food Island, Food Fan 
7th flr - Entertainment (SF Cinema City, SF Strike Bowl) Dining 


Check your map, because there are coupons for tourists like 

1. Tourist Lounge at 5fl Zone A Open Daily at 11AM - 9PM 
2. MBK Tourist Privilege Card (Privilege Discount for Tourist) 
3. Welcome Drink for Visitor (Show your passport to get a free softdrink) The Fifth Avenue (5th flr) 11AM to 8PM. 

Since it was time for lunch, I immediately checked the dining section and we ended up on the 6th floor. We ate at Katsuya, a Japanese restaurant. I forgot to take food pictures but we enjoyed our meal. 


After lunch, my son and I explored the 6th flr, I wanted to check if I could really haggle and if the products were really affordable. There are really a lot of choices, you can buy souvenirs and pasalubong too. Unfortunately, based on my experience, fixed price so hindi naman ko nakatawad. Minsan masungit pa sila pag naghaggle ka, hehehe!. I was able to buy two lounge pants for THB150 and THB199.







I guess you need one whole day if you want to visit all the floors. My son and I just checked the 6th floor and decided to go back to our hotel. Even though we had a map, it took us time to find the exit (where we entered - 3rd floor). Then we walk to BTS Skytrain for our ride. 

Tip: The mall is huge, so there is a possibility that you get lost. Don’t forget you landmark, remember where you enter so you know your way out. 

Read: 6 Days in Bangkok with Kids 

MBK Center 
444 Phayathai Rd, 
Patumwan, Bangkok

MK Suki now MK Restaurants is a twist of Chinese steamboat dish. It is a chain of restaurants in Thailand for more than two decades and they also have several branches overseas. The concept is similar to Japanese Shabu Shabu, where you cook your own food. You can order vegetables, meats, and seafood.


We’ve been eating a lot of fried meals for the past few days so for a change, we ate at MK Restaurants. We saw this restaurant when we went to the Tops Supermarket near Terminal 21. Upon seated, the staff gave us the menu, my husband tried this restaurant before so I just let him order our meal. So we have meat, seafood, vegetables, and drinks for a total of THB540.




The staff served the sauces, drinks, hotpot, and food one at a time. We just put everything in the pot. The taste is just okay for us or siguro, hindi lang okay yung order naman na sliced meat. I was expecting the meat that we’ve tried in other shabu-shabu restaurants.



If you don’t want to cook, they also have a la carte meals like rice meals, noodles, dim sum and roasted duck. The price is reasonable and service is good. Watch the video here

Read: King One Rotary Hotpot
Four Seasons Buffet and Hotpot City
Tong Yang Shabu Shabu and BBQ Restaurant
Tong Yang Plus

I also ordered Mango Sticky Rice at Tops Flavor for THB75, may mura naman pala na sticky rice, ang mahal nung kinain ko sa The Terrace Restaurant. 

Our family loves to travel but whenever we visit other countries, one of my dilemmas is food. I’m not really adventurous when it comes to food and I’m loyal to Filipino cuisine. Whenever my husband visits a new country, there are times that he will say to me “Di ka pwede dito Hon, magugutom ka”. Hehehe! So whenever we travel, most of the time, we will eat at the fastfood to keep me alive.

My husband has been to Bangkok several times already so he suggested some restaurants that we can try. My son and I love pizza so he recommended one pizza restaurant after Terminal 21. Funny thing, he can’t remember the exact location of the restaurant, he just told me after Terminal 21. My son and I almost give up because we can’t find it.

On our way back to the hotel, we finally saw Pala Pizza Romana and Bistrot. The restaurant was just simple and small. It is hard to notice the name. So if you are going to visit, take note that it is near the escalator leading to the MRT. The owner is from Italy so you are guaranteed that you will eat authentic Roman and Italian meals.


It was already late lunch but the place was still full. Diners are mixed of locals and tourists, it seems that this restaurant is really popular. Good thing, we got a table. Upon seated, the staff gave us the menu. They offer soup, starters, salad, pasta, risotti, pizza, main courses, and dessert.



For pizza, you can order by slice, 1/2 meter or 1 meter. My son ordered Margherita THB75+ and I ordered Boscaiola THB120+. Margherita has only 2 ingredients which are tomato sauce and mozzarella but my son loves it. My Boscaiola has 4 ingredients, tomato sauce, mozzarella, pork sausag, and mushroom. One slice can be divided into two or four slices and it makes you full already.


After taking a bite, I must agree with my husband. Their pizza is really good, the crust is thick, soft and fluffy, dough pa lang masarap na. And because we love their pizza, I wanted to go back for dinner but we need to go to IKEA Bangna. Asid frome the cooked meals, they also havea deli counter where you can buy cold cuts, cheeses, canned goods, bread, cakes, chocolates and other sweets. Now, I’m craving for their pizza so if you are going to Bangkok, include this in your must-try food. The food is reasonably price and service is fast.

Read: Where to Stay in Bangkok Thailand
6 Days in Bangkok with Kids 

Pala Pizza Romana and Bistrot 
MRT Sukhumvit Platform at interlink BTS-Asok,
Asok Rd, Klongtoey-nua Wattana Bangkok 10110
Opening Hours: 10AM to 11:30PM

Bangkok Thailand is one of my most visited countries or should I say, the most visited airport because, for the past decades, I’ve been here several times because of stopovers. At last, after so many years of waiting, I can finally say that I’ve been to Bangkok. We went to Thailand last summer, we’re supposed to stay for 9 days but my husband has a seminar in Baguio so we cannot extend our trip. 

This post might be helpful in planning your future travels,  don’t forget to pin it to Pinterest.

Bangkok Thailand is popular for shopping and temples so it is a bit challenging for me to make an itinerary because my son doesn’t like to go to temples. But when I started to search, I realized that Bangkok is also a family-friendly destination and there are a lot of fun things to do for kids. I listed down the different activities and I chose those attractions that are accessible by BTS Skytrain.

Here is our itinerary for 6 Days. 

Day 1 Manila to Bangkok 
          Terminal 21 + Chao Phraya Princess Dinner River Cruise 
Day 2 Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World 
Day 3 Kidzania Bangkok 
Day 4 Jim Thompsons House Museum + MBK Center 
Day 5 Temples + IKEA Bangna 
Day 6 Bangkok to Baguio 

Prior to our trip, I purchased a 4G sim card and vouchers from Klook website and I was able to save almost PHP5000. If you haven’t tried Klook, use this link to get a discount for your first booking. 

Read: Where to Buy Discounted Tickets For Your Next Travel Adventures 

DAY 1 MANILA TO BANGKOK

My son and I were excited because we’re flying again, we thought #teambahay lang kami last summer vacation. Hehehe! We used to leave our car at the Park N Fly but this time, my husband parked the car at NAIA 2. After check-in, we ate our breakfast at Mabuhay Lounge at NAIA 2. We’re glad that our flight was on time and little did we know that our Manila to Bangkok flight will be a memorable one. We only booked Economy Class tickets using our miles but before the takeoff, we were advised to transfer. Voila, we were ushered to Business Class seats. 

Read: Economy Class VS Business Class of Philippine Airlines: International Flight
Watch the video here 

After more than three hours we landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport, I went to Klook counter to pick up my 4G Sim Card then we proceeded to Gate 5 for our hotel service pick-up. We stayed at Four Points by Sheraton which is located in the Sukhumvit area near BTS Skytrain Asok, MRT, shopping malls, and different restaurants. We had a great time at this hotel so if you are looking for a family-friendly hotel in Bangkok, you can add this to your options. 

BUY YOUR 4G SIM CARD HERE

Read: Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok  
Watch the video here  
Where to Stay in Bangkok Thailand 

Chao Phraya Princess Dinner River Cruise

As I’ve said, Four Points by Sheraton is near shopping malls so we went to Terminal 21 to check the travel-themed shopping mall. We ate at A&W before going to River City Pier for our Chao Phraya Princess Dinner River Cruise. 

RESERVE YOUR SLOT HERE
Read: Chao Praya Princess Dinner River Cruise
Watch the video

DAY 2 SEA LIFE BANGKOK OCEAN WORLD 

I chose four attractions for our Bangkok Trip such as Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, Kidzania Bangkok, Madame Tussauds, and Dinosaur Planet. Unfortunately, the Dinosaur Planet was already closed during our trip and I crossed out the Madame Tussauds because I feel that it is not worth it, magpapicture lang naman kami sa wax figures. 

My son likes visiting zoos and ocean parks so I added this to our itinerary. I thought that we will spend our half-day here but we only stayed for more than two hours, nakailang ikot na kami nun. We were exhausted already so we decided to go home early and we did not watch the other scheduled shows. 

BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE
Read: Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World

DAY 3 KIDZANIA BANGKOK

We’ve been to Kidzania Manila three times prior to this trip but my son loves Kidzania so no more questions asked, I bought a voucher for this. We’re lucky that we have Kidzania here in the Philippines kasi ang mahal sa ibang branch, good thing I bought a voucher at Klook so I was able to save money. It is also nice to visit other Kidzania branches because there are activities that are not available in Manila. If I remember it right, my son was able to do 19 activities here, so we’re really tired.

BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE
Read: Kidzania Bangkok

DAY 4 JIM THOMPSON HOUSE MUSEUM + MBK CENTER 

After two days, it is payback time now. No more kids’ attractions so we went to Jim Thompson House & Museum and MBK Center. I'm not fond of shopping but after our trip to Jim Thompsons House, I saw MBK Center so we paid a visit.  

Read: Jim Thompson House & Museum
Shopping at MBK Center

DAY 5 TEMPLE RUN + IKEA BANGNA

My son doesn’t like to visit temples but he has no choice but to go with me. Hehehe! We only visited two temples, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. We did not visit the Grand Palace anymore because the entrance fee is expensive, my son was complaining and I don’t have the energy to walk anymore too. #signsofaging 

We went back to the hotel and rested for a while and off we went to IKEA Bangna. This is the reason why I did not explore MBK Center because I prefer to shop at IKEA, gamit sa bahay ang gusto bilhin. 

Read: Temple Run in Bangkok
Shopping at IKEA Bangna

DAY 6 BANGKOK TO BAGUIO

Our flight is past 1PM so, after breakfast, we went straight to Bangkok Airport, good thing we left early because it started to rain on our way to the airport. Despite the traffic, we arrived before the opening of the check-in counter. Long day ahead because we're going straight to Baguio. 

Read: 2 Days Trip in Baguio

FOOD TRIP IN BANGKOK

For food trips, I don’t have a list of must-try restaurants in Bangkok. Most of the time we ate at fastfood like A&W, McDonalds, and KFC but we were able to try these restaurants which you can add to your list. I will blog about these restaurants in a separate post 

1. The Eatery  | Watch the video here
2. The Terrace Restaurant
3. MK Restaurants
4. Pala Pizza Romana and Bistrot 
5. IKEA Restaurant & Cafe

SHOPPING MALLS IN THAILAND

I’ve been living in the province for more than a decade so I’m no longer used to big shopping malls. I’m okay with one or two-story malls so every time I go to Metro Manila malls, I always feel tired, I don’t have the patience to explore them and I just go straight to a specific store or restaurant.

So when we went to Bangkok Thailand, I was really surprised at how big their mall is, I think it will take me a day just to explore each floor and corner of it. During our trip, we were able to visit the following

Terminal 21 
Siam Paragon 
MBK Center 
Robinson 
IKEA Bangna

If you want to save money, book tickets at Klook. Use this link to get a discount for your first booking.

Read: Pasalubong from Thailand

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They say that experience is the best teacher and sometimes one simple mistake can cost millions. Good thing that my mistake did not cost a fortune but of course paying PHP1500 without receiving anything in return is no joke. I cannot even accept the fact that I will pay PHP1500 for my P2 mistake.

How did it happen? Typo error. Yes, a simple typo error. Last month, I wrote a check to pay our credit card due. My husband signed the check and I went to SM Payment Center to pay our bill. The cashier processed the payment and I got the receipt. After a few days, I checked our bank account and the payment was debited. I checked our credit card online account and the payment was already reflected.

May 12 - wrote a check, hubby signed the check, and paid my bill at SM payment center
May 15 - money was debited to our account and credit card and payment was reflected.

So I thought, everything was clear, I have no idea that something will happen on May 18. I went to school to buy books, uniforms, supplies and of course, pay my son’s tuition. When I went back to the car, I double-checked our bank account to make sure that we have enough funds to cover the check that I issued. I was surprised when I saw the balance of our account, “Bakit sobra?”.

May 18 - I checked our bank account and was surprised to see the balance.

I checked the transaction history and there is a note about “ret chk” and I saw the amount that we paid for the credit card bill. My husband called the credit card company to ask why our check was returned if we have enough funds to pay the due. But the credit card company advised us to call our bank because all they can see is a “returned check” and the PHP1500 fee cannot be waived. Waah!

May 16 - Money was returned to our bank account due to Returned Check.
May 17 - The credit card company charged P1500 for the returned check fee + amount due.

My husband called the bank. At first, they cannot give us the reason why the check was returned. The CSR just kept on saying returned check which we already knew. We want to know the reason why it was returned. Then she gave us a link of possible causes na alam na rin namin, kahit sino pwede magGoogle nun.

Possible Causes of Returned Checks 

1. There are insufficient funds in the account.
2. Stop payment
3. Technical deficiencies like stale, post-dated checks, erasures, typo errors, or different signatures.

Then she said, typo error. My husband asked her what kind of typo error, hindi rin masagot. Of course, hindi naman ko matahimik, saan ako nagkamali? I wrote the check, my husband signed the check and the cashier processed the payment. Wala kami napansin na mali.

Finally, after several hours of calls, text,s and emails. The CSR sent us a scanned copy of the check and I want to beat myself when I saw my mistake.

I wrote 

Figures: PHP XX, 632.00 
Words: __________ six hundred thirty pesos only 

I forgot to write “two” pesos. Grr... 

Five years ago, I made a mistake too, an error on my date. I wrote "July 12, 20113" but the bank was kind enough to call me so I was able to correct my mistake and they did not charge me. But now, all checks with technical deficiencies, alterations, erasures, or issued checks with insufficient funds will be automatically returned without the need for confirmation. So wala ng tawag-tawag, penalty agad.

Read: Returned Check Error

And because of that, I have to pay PHP1500 for that simple mistake. At that time, I was worried because I wrote a check for my son’s tuition so napaparanoid ko baka mali na naman sulat ko. Good thing okay naman yung check and that was the last check that I wrote. So far, di pa ko makamove-on. Lol.

Read: Important Advisory on Check Clearing 

I’m thankful that my husband did not get mad at me. I'm thankful that I checked our bank account because nobody informed us about the returned check. I’m thankful that our credit card bill was not due yet so no interest despite the bounced check and I was able to repay our bill before the due date. And lastly, I’m thankful for our credit card points so I was able to pay PHP1500 using our cash rebates. 

Baguio is a popular summer destination in the Philippines so if you want to go to Baguio, it is very important that you book early because hotels are always fully booked. Last April, my husband had a seminar in Baguio so we decided to stay in one of the hotels near Camp John Hay, unfortunately, the hotels that we checked were already fully booked.

Read: The Manor at Camp John Hay

We’re running out of time and a few days before our trip, my husband’s friend booked us a room at Azalea Hotels and Residences. Not really our choice of hotel because I find it expensive but we need a room for two days. Lesson learned, BOOK EARLY. 


Since we are coming from Bangkok, my husband informed the hotel that we will be arriving in the evening. From NAIA 2, it took us more than 5 hours to reach Baguio. We arrived past 11PM, after check-in we went to our room which is just located on the first floor. We always book a standard room but since the room is not available, we settled for one bedroom suite. The room package includes a complimentary buffet breakfast at Tradisyon for 4 persons. 

Read: Tradisyon: Pinoy Comfort Food 


The room is big, it has a kitchen area, living room, bathroom, bedroom, and balcony but the view is a wall. There are 2 TVs but we did not check if it is working or if there is a cable. The kitchen has pots, plates, glass, and other stuff that you need if you want to cook or prepare your food. But we did not use it because we prefer to eat outside. 



The room is good for 2 adults and 2 kids or 4 adults. It has one queen-sized bed in the Master’s Bedroom and one convertible sofa bed. We’re thankful that the sofa bed was already prepared when we arrived because we really wanted to sleep. Same with The Manor Hotel, it has no aircon. We have a ceiling fan in the bedroom.

May window yung bedroom so kahit sarado, rinig ang ingay ng dumadaan.

Honestly, when I saw the room I was really disappointed because the rate of the room is P8000+ for one night. They claimed that they are a 4-star serviced apartment hotel but looking at the room, I guess it is not a 4-star. Yes, the room is big but it is not clean, just look at the tiles. When I moved some stuff like chair, trash bin, lumalabas ang dumi at alikabok. 

Watch the video here 

The bathroom is small and it really needs improvement. Just check the tiles and grout of the bathroom. The floor towel is also dirty and the floor tiles are really slippery when wet. It provides basic toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, and soap. The bath towels are good for three people and they changed them every day. Our toilet bowl was clogged so we need to call the following morning so they can fix it. 


My son and I just stayed in the room so we were there when the housekeeping cleaned the room. He cleans the room and bathroom using a broom and floor mop. I think they need to invest in cleaning materials, their tiles need deep scrubbing. Hindi naman ko OC sa kalinisan pero whenever I think of the P8000 rate, I was expecting na okay ang room. We stayed in other hotels with living room and kitchen area pero maayos at malinis naman. Yung tiles ng lobby nila, malinis at shiny pero bakit ang room, hindi?

Read: Vivere Hotel 
Crosswinds Resort Suites 



Since we are staying on the first floor, you can hear a lot of noise. On our second night, nagising na lang kami around 11PM kasi ang ingay talaga. After several minutes, my husband can’t take it anymore so he called the front desk and informed them. We checked the hallway, wala naman tao, so we don’t know kung sa lobby or sa parking area ba nanggagaling ang ingay. Nakakainit ng ulo. At that time, my husband was planning to check-out na, uwi na daw kami. But I told him, sayang bayad, konting tiis na lang last night na naman. hehehe! Imagine, mas mura pa yung hotel namin sa Bangkok kaysa dito pero ang layo ng experience.

Read: Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok

If you have kids in tow, they have a small playground outside the hotel. Aside from that, wala ng magagawa so it is not ideal for a staycation. Tulugan lang talaga siya. Since the room is big, it is good for a big family or if you want to cook your own food para tipid. But since we are a family of 3, I guess we will just choose another hotel. There is free wifi but it is hard to connect and the phone signal is weak too in our room. 


Despite our not so good experience, I cannot deny that the service is good naman. Most of the staff are friendly and helpful, I think they just need to improve the cleanliness of the room and of course, check the room if everything is working. We also enjoyed our buffet breakfast at Tradisyon. 

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