Hi y’all.. I want to share our experience when we stayed at one of the finest and newest hotels in the province of Camarines Sur, The Avenue Plaza Hotel during our Valentine vacation last February 14 to 17, 2011. The hotel is located at Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City, around 20 minutes away from Naga Airport (in Pili).

Anyway, before I book any resort or hotel, I make sure I read as many reviews as I can about them since I always put our safety and satisfaction on top of the list. And with all the comments and reviews I’ve read, The Avenue Plaza Hotel passed my expectations.

From their website, the hotel looked great and that’s what the previous guests have been sharing on their blogs and review sites. And it really is.

I booked a Spazio (Superior) for 3 nights with the rate of Php 3,214.25 (Double) and Php 3,348.20 (Twin). The difference between the Double and Twin is just the type of bed you want in your room.

Here’s a complete list of The Avenue Plaza hotel’s accommodation and rates.

Spazio (Superior) - Php 3,214.25 (Double) | Php 3,348.20 (Twin)
Spazio Grande (De Luxe) - Php 4,062.50 (Double) | Php 4,196.30 (Twin)
Palazzio (Executive Suite) - Php 6,090
Presidential Suite - Php 10,500

The Room:

It was spacious and very clean. Furniture looks great. The bathroom was super neat and it has a bathtub by the way. No problem with hot and cold water for both the shower and the faucet. Almost complete condiments, they just don’t provide disposable comb and I didn’t bring one as well so I wasn’t able to brush my hair practically for 4 days! haha…

The Pool:

The pool was amazing! It’s a 2-level infinity pool, 5 feet deep (just a guess) and the tile design was mesmerizing. It’s not as beautiful and as big as the infinity pool of Acuatico Beach Resort but it was also worth a dip.

Outdoor Dining Area & The Olympia Gym:

This hotel is not just the typical hotel with an average gym area. In fact, one building was allotted for The Olympia Gym and Sauna, pretty much similar with Fitness First here in Manila. And for the people living nearby areas, they also offer Premium Membership that often cost Php 18,000 but during Sale and other Events, they sometimes lower it down to Php 15,000. (I’m just not sure if it’s life time membership or a yearly thing)

Food:

Complimentary breakfast was included on our accommodation and our favorite was Beef Tapa. It was perfect! Just the right amount of everything. We didn’t try other menu though, it was a bit expensive for just lunch and dinner.

The Avenue Plaza Hotel Staff:

All I can say was EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. Everybody acted in a professional way, from the airport pickup (which is included on the accommodation by the way) to driving us back for our departure. They all looked tidy, even the driver looked like the manager. And I’m not kidding. When he was outside the van, I thought he was the manager but to my surprise, he entered the driver’s side and drove us to the hotel.

The bellboy who handled us was very kind, respectful and accommodating. The security personnel were also hospitable. Everyone that works at The Avenue Plaza Hotel never failed to greet us every time they see us around. And it was comforting and nice.

Our overall experience while staying at this hotel was fantastic. They even helped us out with the directions on where to go and how much to pay for the rides. Although, their tour specialist, Brian (looks like Chinese) can also assist you if you want to visit Caramoan, Gota beach, Cagsawa Ruins in Albay and the other most sought tourist destinations in Camarines Sur.

And I would like to thank The Avenue Plaza Hotel for making our Camarines Sur vacation smooth sailing.

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