Savor enchanting Palawan at Microtel Puerto Princesa

MANILA, Philippines - A natural playground, Palawan prides itself on its turquoise waters, immense biodiversity and marine life, historical sites and beguiling cultural experiences   — in short, an excellent antidote to lifestyle stress.

Many have felt the siren call of Palawan, retreating to this paradise with a goal to escape from city life, appreciate nature or simply just chill. The joy of Palawan begins a few minutes after touchdown, on the way to Microtel Puerto Princesa.

Sitting by the shores of the white-sand Emerald Beach, Microtel Puerto Princesa is a mere seven kilometer from the airport, making it simple for travelers to start on their vacation right away. The two-storey hotel boasts 50 air-conditioned rooms and suites designed to indulge, relax, and inspire guests.

Inspired by the comfortable yet elegant character of all Microtel chain of hotels, Microtel Puerto Princesa’s façade and interiors are easy on the eyes. Mixing wooden furniture with pieces indigenous to the region, Microtel Puerto Princesa delights its guests with tantalizing treats.  At the foyer, visitors are greeted with a sight of traditional Palawan musical instruments like the gabbang (bamboo xylophone), gong and tribal drum. Palawan masks are sprinkled in the lobby, creating a   lived-in ambience. Filled with casual pieces, heirloom treasures and a smattering of modern devices, the lobby of Microtel Puerto Princesa has a reassuring, intimate feel.

Inside, the rooms offer the right amount of style and function. Bask in the comfort of its chiropractor-approved mattresses, dressed in soft linens and comfortable pillows. In all its double rooms and suites, modern amenities like LCD TV, individually-controlled air conditioning unit, multi-function telephone system with IDD and NDD, private toilet and bath, electronic keycard entry system, radio clock and fully automate fire system can be found. Guests with infants may also avail of baby cribs. For friends and families staying in suites, additional facilities such as coffee/ tea maker, refrigerator, microwave oven, kitchen counter with sink, sofa sleeper and bath tub are available.

Wake up and watch as the sun makes it appearance and change and skies’ hues at Microtel, Palawan

The first-rate facilities and amenities like the restaurant, 24-hour vending area, on call massages, swimming pool and photocopy, fax and mailing services. Free-flowing coffee and tea are available at the lobby. Complimentary breakfast is presented to all guests.   Visitors may also hold karaoke sessions in the function rooms, to their heart’s delight. There’s even a free Wi-Fi at the lobby so those aiming to do business and leisure could do both.  Laundry service is also available for a fee. What’s more, scheduled free shuttle service allows patrons to fully explore Palawan conveniently. Microtel Puerto Princesa also arranges city tours and island hopping (for a fee), guests may simply ask the concierge.

Nearby attractions include the Emerald Playa Pavillion, which can accommodate up to 250 persons for meetings and conventions; the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (one of the new seven wonder of the world and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List), Honday Bay, etc.

But the biggest draw card for guests at Microtel Puerto Princesa is its picturesque beachfront. Should you wake up and happen to feel like catching the sun rise, simply open the glass door, lie down on the wooden lounge chair and voila, watch the sun makes it appearance and change and skies’ hues.  Hammocks are also scattered, the perfect spot to take a quiet afternoon nap. The mangrove beach just outside is already a stunning vista, attracting many shutterbugs. Guests can stroll along the beach, luxuriate in the sun-blessed tropical setting or indulge in water activities like swimming and kayaking.

For information, call 899-7171,  0917- 888 1800, fax 870-0319, e-mail at sales@microtel,ph or visit www.microtelphilippines.com.