Hotel SOGO marks 18 years in the industry

MANILA, Philippines -  The first Hotel SOGO was built 18 years ago, and from its humble beginnings, has endured trying times and almost two decades to become a household name as the best mid-priced hotel and one of the largest hotel chains in the country with 26 operating branches and another three to five branches set to open this year.

Hotel SOGO leads in the hotel Industry by using state-of-the-art equipment like an energy-saving system for all rooms, queue tracking system to prevent guests from waiting, segue, golf carts and ATVs to cut the time of service and food delivery.

Different types of rooms are available at affordable room rates, with amenities like free Wi-Fi, an in-house movie channel with free movies, and 24-hour F&B service with the objective of exceeding guests’ expectations and earning their loyalty through excellent accommodations and superior service at a very affordable price.

Hotel staff undergoes training and continuing education at the SOGO Training Academy, which offers basic technical and management training. Core values are inculcated in employees such as MASIPAG (Maka-Diyos, Ayos at linis, Samang-saya, Integridad, Pagmamalasakit, Abilidad and Galang). Hotel SOGO also makes sure that it gives back to the community, which is why the hotel has very broad CSR, which encompasses the SORop (SOGO Relief Operations). The flagship makes sure that whenever there’s a calamity, Hotel SOGO is there to give out linens, pillow, towels and groceries.

Different government offices recognize Hotel SOGO for its outstanding performance and commitment to its employees. Recently, the hotel received an award from the Department of Labor for its best practices on employees and employees’ family welfare.

With over 3,500 rooms at present, Hotel SOGO will have three new branches at Santolan Pasig, Tarlac and Macapagal Ave., Parañaque, within the year.