Islands Stay Hotels

Yet again, I've found myself with a new blog. The one I used to have on Tumblr got too crazy too often and there were times people couldn't open the site at all. Also, I had trouble with the domain name because I tried transferring it here on Blogspot. I ended up not being able to get it to work, so I tried getting it back on Tumblr... which, again, did not work. So here I am, with the important realization that I am not to mess with these Internet data things, which I clearly lack an understanding of, anymore.
So what could be more fitting for my welcoming entry here on Blogspot than an entry about a... welcoming hotel? Haha. I'm talking about the Islands Stay Hotels (which there are currently 2 of here in Cebu - one in Mactan and another one along Archbishop Reyes, which is literally a 3-minute walk from Ayala). I was invited to attend a small press gathering at the along Archbishop Reyes, and was pleasantly surprised when I stepped into the hotel.

This Henry Miller quote greets as you as you go up the stairs

Embracing the new trend of no-frills accommodations, the place has, well, no frills (and also because you are offered a cold towel as soon as you enter). 

Front desk and snack bar

"Until today, travelers get confused by 'deluxe', 'superior', and 'standard' room classifications," Jay Aldeguer, The Islands Group's Chief Executive Director, explains, which is the reason the rooms in the Islands Stay Hotels are simply labeled S, M, L, and XL. All rooms are equipped with quality beds & linen, rainshowers, flat screen TVs, and free wireless broadband access.

XL room

L room

 

 

 

 

 

I was so amazed at how Starbucks does personalized services.

 "Just because it's a value hotel, it doesn't mean you won't be treated well," says Aldeguer.

Islands Stay concentrates on pure and simple accommodations without the unnecessary fuss that results in high room rates and hidden costs. It offers its guests only the most needed and basic amenities without sacrificing good service and ultimately & most importantly, a great experience.

For more information, check out their website, like them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.


Thank you to Jay Aldeguer and Cybill & Kaye of A-List for the invite.