Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Microtel by Wyndham at UP Technohub Launches Website With Direct Booking System

Quezon City, Philippines — Affording travelers with greater convenience, Microtel by Wyndham - UP Technohub launches a website that features a fast and safe direct-booking engine. With this new online system, guests enjoy instant confirmation.

The new reservation system from this Quezon City accommodation presents the following benefits:

Fast and Easy-to-Follow Booking Process
Travelers can now say goodbye to securing a reservation over countless emails. By simply visiting Microtel by Wyndham - UP Technohub's website, they will enjoy quick access to booking information in just one click. Guests only have to log on www.microtel-uptechnohub.com, and press the “Check availability and prices” button. They will then be directed to the hotel's direct-booking engine, where details about room amenities, booking policies, as well as promos and packages are provided.

Reliable Online Security
Powered by DirectWithHotels, this booking engine is secured by 3 of the most trusted security providers on the web — DigiCert, Trustwave, and AsiaPay.

Instant Confirmation, Guaranteed
Guests who book directly on the website get instant confirmation for their selected accommodation after settling the required prepayment that amounts to 10% of the total room cost. Once the system has successfully processed the transaction, they will then receive an email for their reference. The balance is payable at the hotel.

This remarkable array of urban comforts makes Microtel by Wyndham - UP Technohub one of the most sought-after accommodations in Quezon City:
- An enviable location within UP-Ayala Land Technohub, one of the biggest information technology hubs in Metro Manila
- Proximity to universities, restaurants, churches, parks, malls, hospitals, and government centers. Major shopping centers TriNoma and SM North EDSA, as well as MRT North Avenue Station are merely 10 minutes away.
- 120 reasonably priced guestrooms with high-speed LAN/Wi-Fi Internet access, chiropractor-approved mattresses, cable TV, a refrigerator, safety deposit box, individually controlled air-conditioner, and electronic keycard entry system
- Facilities that include a function room, meeting room, swimming pool, restaurant, and parking facilities

To check room availability and rates at Microtel by Wyndham's newest hotel in Quezon City, visit www.microtel-uptechnohub.com

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Note: This post was originally published in January 2015 and is now updated.

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Get To Know Some Of Langkawi’s Best Restaurants

The tropical island of Langkawi has so many things to offer: beautiful beaches, shopping districts, amazing destinations, and unique hotels found only in Langkawi. But if there’s one thing they’re known for, it’s the food. They serve some of the best local delicacies in Malaysia, the freshest seafood catch, and a highly lauded international fare.

To guide you on your culinary trip to Langkawi island, here is a list of some of the best places to eat.

The Gulai House

The Gulai House is set in a 10-million year old forest and built in the form of the traditional kampung house. The spacious restaurant is divided into sections: al fresco dining, well-lit alcoves covered with organza drapes, and traditional Malay low tables and cushion mats made of hand-woven pandan. Before you can get a taste of their delectable dishes, a wait-staff dressed in traditional Malay garb will help you go through the hand washing ritual, a way to celebrate customs.

For your appetizer, try their big platter of Malay favourites and taste a variety of delights in one sitting. A dish called Otak Otak is composed of grilled fish and prawns, cooked on a banana leaf and filled with shredded vegetables and coconut cream. Their Renda Daging, voted one of CNN’s most delicious food in the world, is composed of tenderloin strips seasoned with blue ginger, grated coconut, and lemongrass.

Langkawi Fish Farm Restaurant

Located in Kuah, Langkawi Fish Farm Restaurant allows diners to choose live seafood to ensure freshness. It is an open-air and spacious restaurant that offers patrons a lively dining atmosphere and a view of the Andaman Sea as they enjoy their mantis prawns, lobsters, and clams.

Enjoy signature dishes such as Barbeque Lobster, Nyonya-style grouper, Thai-style steamed fish, and Chili Crab. It may be pricey though, but I’m guessing fresh food like those prepared by Langkawi Fish Farm Restaurant is worth every penny.

The Pavilion Restaurant

The best place to taste authentic Thai cuisine in Langkawi is at The Pavilion. An award-winning restaurant that is perched high on a rainforest canopy, The Pavilion provides food lovers with an al fresco dining experience and treated to classical Thai music.

The dishes are prepared a la minute to ensure that patrons are given only the freshest and the best meals. They are presented in ceramic bowls and they look as fantastic as they taste. You must try their Poh Pia Goong which is prawn lemongrass rolls, Gai Hor Bai Toey which is deep-fried pandan wrapped chicken, and Tom Yam Goong which is a spicy prawn soup.

Kingfisher Cafe

Kingfisher Cafe offers gourmands a place where they can relish local and international fare in a spot that already provides its patrons total relaxation. Langkawi Seaview Hotel’s Kingfisher Cafe is known for its casual dining atmosphere and their wide variety of food spread.

You can eat here with your partner or plan a lunch bonanza with a big group of friends. Kingfisher Cafe does not just serve local and international food, but they also offer Halal certified dishes; so you can bet your specific tastes will be met here.

D’Reef at The Cliff

Set at the end of the Pantai Cenang cliff, D’Reef at The Cliff is a popular night spot in Langkawi. It’s designed with classy and contemporary interiors and warm lighting, giving it a very relaxing vibe. Not to mention offering the most breathtaking view of the Andaman Sea.

Patrons who love their cocktails will love the concoctions made by their mixologist like Hang On (vodka, Midori melon, orange juice, mango juice, lime juice, and sugar syrup) or The Cliffhanger (rum, peach syrup, triple sec, orange, pineapple, and lime juice). They also serve Malay and Western dishes like lamb rack, crab cannelloni, and pan-seared foie gras.

Make sure to visit these places when you visit Langkawi, wear your eating pants, and chomp on all of their wonderful dishes like there’s no tomorrow.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

5 Reasons Why You Should Stay at Microtel by Wyndham - Boracay

To the neophyte tourist, Microtel by Wyndham - Boracay may seem as just one of the many choices for accommodation in this beautiful island. But there are quite a number of reasons to choose it over other options for lodging. Here are 5 of them:

1. A reliable brand.
When someone says that they’re staying at Microtel in Boracay, people know that they’d be getting the same standard of service as any Microtel branch elsewhere. This is so much unlike booking at an unknown hotel in Boracay, Philippines where you are not assured of the quality of your stay and might be even run by untrained staff.

2. Value for money.
Of course, all Microtel branches around the world guarantee bang for your buck. So, while it may not be the cheapest accommodation in Boracay, you’ll get to enjoy rooms and facilities that you’d expect from a more expensive hotel.

3. A nice, quiet location.
With hundreds or even thousands of visitors every year, Boracay can get really crowded. This has led many people to think that the tranquil island paradise it was in the past is already gone. But not if you choose to stay at this Microtel branch, which is located on Diniwid Beach.

While it’s only a short walk from the popular White Beach, this shore is relatively secluded and not filled with all sorts of tourists. Nor is it invaded by vendor after vendor selling their wares. Here, you can relax in peace—and it also boasts of white sand, to boot.

4. Easy reservation process.
If you want to book a room in other Boracay hotels, you’ll need to call them, which can be quite expensive when you’re based overseas. Alternatively, you can send an email or two, but there’s no assurance that your email will be read or you’ll receive a fast reply.

These problems are things of the past if you decide to book here. You only need to go to their website, click a few buttons, and securely pay by credit card to make a guaranteed reservation. There’s even an app you can download and use to make booking for repeat visits easier.

5. International level of service.
Other than being great value for your money, what really sets this hotel apart from other establishment is its well-trained staff, in which a culture of service is inculcated. Once you’ve experienced a pampering here at Microtel by Wyndham - Boracay, it’s going to be hard to find a place that can match this level of hospitality at the same price.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

The Carmen Hotel in Naga City Launches Its New Online Booking System

Naga City, PHILIPPINES — Staying true to its mission of providing product and service excellence, The Carmen Hotel in Naga City now accepts bookings at http://www.thecarmenhotel.com.ph/. Equipped with an online reservation system that is powered by DirectWithHotels, the upgraded website of this hotel in Camarines Sur, Philippines guarantees guests a more convenient booking experience.

By pressing the “CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PRICES” tab and starting the reservation process, visitors will get to delight in the following benefits and perks:

- Check and get available lodgings instantly, and at the best rates
- Nightly rates of each room and the total cost per room already inclusive of taxes and fees are shown
- No need to deal with third-party travel agents
- Exclusive access to special promos, deals, and packages
- An easy-to-use interface that has customizable currency
- Bookmarking and print option for quick and easy referencing
- Online transactions that are protected by DigiCert and Trustwave

Meanwhile, the booking process at http://www.thecarmenhotel.com.ph/ requires 4 simple steps:
1. Select the check-in and check-out dates on a virtual calendar.
2. Choose the type and number of rooms they require.
3. Review of the reservation details.
4. Fill out a guest detail form and pay for the booking with a valid credit card.

Once the booking engine has processed and validated a guest’s credit card and payment, it immediately sends an instant confirmation notification via email.

In addition to presenting an easy method of securing Naga City accommodations, The Carmen Hotel, which is the only hotel in Naga Downtown (Naga Centro), offers the following:

- Furnished rooms that are fitted with free Wi-Fi access, a wide-screen LED TV with cable channels, phone, mini-bar, and dresser
- A swimming pool, restaurant, fitness center, spa, business center, and 4 function rooms
- A roof deck that commands beautiful view of the Naga City skyline; perfect for lounging in the afternoons or evenings
- Convenient location that is a few minutes walk away from a shopping mall and 24-hour food establishments; the hotel is also close to several tourist spots, such as the Naga City Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, San Francisco Church, and Plaza Quince Martires

To enjoy a first-rate holiday at The Carmen Hotel, interested parties may book online at http://www.thecarmenhotel.com.ph/.


The Carmen Hotel
Peñafrancia Avenue
Naga City, Camarines Sur
Philippines

Phone Number: +63544725888