In a place where you thought you had seen, experienced, and even tasted almost everything, you’ll be surprised at how the Philippines’ Summer Capital continues to evolve and offer something new – a true testament to its sustainable approach that keeps inviting visitors time and time again.
In my recent visit to Baguio City, I not only experienced a new, vibrant accommodation that is suitable for individual and group travelers, but also combined modern and traditional, local and international influences, providing comfort and luxury at the same time.
Hello, Sotogrande Hotel Baguio!
Offering a spacious and modern approach to Filipino and Spanish accommodation, Sotogrande Hotel Baguio opens with an eight-story building equipped with 188 well-appointed rooms and amenities that will surely add color and fun to your stay in Baguio City. Spread into four categories, Sotogrande Hotel Baguio’s hotel room has a Standard Double, Deluxe Queen, Deluxe Corner, and One-Bedroom Suite, all equipped with amenities that provide comfort and convenience to its guests. Along with its facilities such as Meeting Rooms, Swimming Pool, Kid’s Playroom, and Fitness Center, Sotogrande Hotel Baguio boasts with dining outlets that will surely hit your cravings with mouthwatering and pocket-friendly offerings.
Located at the lush area of Leonard Wood Road, which provides added convenience due to its proximity to various well-known establishments such as the Camp John Hay, Teacher Camp, Burnham Park, The Mansion, Baguio Cathedral and the likes, Sotogrande Hotel Baguio is also situated at the quiet and peaceful area offering a lush mountain view in some of its rooms.
During my visit, I was fortunate to stay at their Standard Deluxe Room, which comes with an air conditioning system (just in case Baguio isn’t cold enough for you), two double beds, a television, a private toilet and bath, a cabinet, and some tiny items that are made to add convenience in my stay. With a view that is so relaxing to see in the morning and in the evening, what I like in my room is the local touch that makes it more personal and brings that Baguio vibe altogether. From wood sculpture to weaving, the room was decorated with a minimalistic style to evoke a wonderful fusion and welcoming ambiance.
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Lobby
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| Fitness Center |
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| Kid's Play Room |
Other rooms that I got to check out also carry the same idea, only some are bigger in size and scope. One that stuck with my mind was their Deluxe Corner, which offers nice natural lighting and a spacious area perfect for couples or a small family of 3.
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View from my Room
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| Deluxe Queen Room |
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| Lounge and Bar |
Meanwhile, for those who are after the amenities, I was surprised to finally be in a hotel Baguio with a swimming pool. Located right outside their main dining area, Brisa de Baguio, has their spacious veranda with a swimming pool that kids will surely enjoy. At night, they turn this open space into a dining area for an al fresco dining option and jamming nights. Aside from the pool, Sotogrande Hotel Baguio offers ample parking space with electric car charging slots for those who are arriving using an e-vehicle. AMAZING!
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Swimming Pool
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| e-Vehicle Charging Station |
A Gastronomic Cordilleran Experience
Okay, if you want to go to Baguio for some food tripping, like what I usually do, Sotogrande Hotel Baguio is a good starting point. Not only because of the wide selection and affordable choices, but also the is a haven for some Cordilleran dishes that will make you feel that Baguio experience more.
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| Head Chef Roanne Gines |
Managed by Enderun Hotels, Sotogrande Hotel Baguio’s hospitable approach has spread through its kitchen as well, with Head Chef Roanne Gines leading the hotel to an experiential and captivating gastronomic adventure every guest should try.
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Sizzling Watwat
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| Cordilleran Beef Sinanglaw |
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| Kiniing Burger |
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| Pinuneg and Kiniing Pizza |
Headlined by her modern take on some of Cordilleran’s rich and popular dishes, Brisa de Baguio takes pride in its amazing selection of local dishes that will make your stay at Sotogrande Hotel more worthwhile. Start that day with their Cordilleran Breakfast, which includes Beef Tapa and Pork Garlic Longanisa as their bestsellers. Then at lunch, you can indulge in their modern take on Cordilleran’s Watwat, which Chef Gines turned into a Sizzling Watwat, and Cordilleran Beef Sinanglaw for added comfort and flavors. For kids, they might enjoy Chef Gines creamy take on Kiniing Carbonara, which is made of smoked meat from the Cordillera, and the Pinuneg and Kiniing Pizza, which is a combination of smoked meat (kiniing) and pork blood sausage (pinuneg). For more food adventure, one must not miss another bestseller, the Kiniing Burger, which comes with this rich and flavorful barbecue sauce that you can only find here in Sotogrande Hotel Baguio.
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| Pintox Matriminio |
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| Camembert Cheese and Strawberry Salad |
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| Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta |
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| Quatro Quezo Pizza |
Since Brisa del Baguio is a fusion of Spanish and Filipino flavors, aside from those highlighted Cordilleran dishes, one can also find deliciousness and comfort through Brisa del Baguio’s local take on Pork Sinigang, Beef Kaldereta sa Gata, Buttered Chicken, Chopsuey Gisado, Chicken Binakol, Crispy Pork Kare-Kare, Cheesy Baked Bangus, Pinakbet with Bagnet and Turon ala Mode. For some international flavors, you can try their Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta, Pizza Margherita, Beef Chili Nachos, Quatro Quezo Pizza, Pintox Matriminio, and Camembert Cheese and Strawberry Salad. As for dessert, we enjoyed and devoured their Torijas with Sherry and Churros, which come with ube, strawberry, and milk chocolate dips.
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| Pinakbet with Bagnet |
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| Cheesy Baked Bangus |
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| Chicken Binakol |
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| Crispy Pork Kare-Kare |
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| Crispy Dinakdakan |
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| Torijas with Sherry |
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| Churros With Ube, Strawberry and Milk Chocolate Dips |
For those who are coming in groups, they offer group meals combining some of these top dishes for lunch and dinner.
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| Set Menu Sample |
If you think that’s all, well, every Saturday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Sotogrande Hotel Baguio hosts the most and pinakasulit na Merienda Buffet that you could only imagine. From barbecue, to Seafood Cajun, Chicken Inasal, Ube Pizza, Hawaiian Pizza , fried spring roll, Pancit Palabok, to local favorites such as okoy, balut and halo-halo, one can enjoy all of these for only PHP399 only.
A New Home for Everyone
Despite being new in the area, Sotogrande and Enderun Hotels have been in the industry for quite a while now, offering quality and affordable stays, whether in Baguio, Batangas, Palawan, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, or even in Quezon City.
A fruit of combined expertise both on property development and management, Sotogrande Hotel Baguio offers and ready to explore more ways to provide convenient and comfortable stays to its guests across the Philippines. Topped with well-thought-out amenities and services, Sotogrande Hotel is here to be your new home away from home.
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