Business Class Deluxe room at Radisson Blu Cebu

Pic: Guarded entrance gate Radisson Blu Cebu, Philippines (Nov 2011)

Pic: Hotel sign at entrance Radisson Blu Cebu (Nov 2011)
For my first night in the Philippines, I booked a room at the number 1 rated hotel for Cebu City on Tripadvisor, Radisson Blu Cebu.  I paid 3829 PHP (EUR 65) for a single Deluxe Room + 695 PHP (EUR 12) for the hotel’s airport transfer service to avoid the hassle with local taxi drivers.  At check-in I requested if they had any upgrades available for Club Carlson Gold members (obtained via status match).  I was told no rooms were available yet (1PM) but if I waited for one hour or so I could get a Business Class Deluxe room.  I agreed and went for a shopping spree at next door’s SM City Mall.  When I returned at 2.30PM, my Business Class Deluxe room (628) was ready.  When collecting my room key, the front desk lady noticed the stack of hotel loyalty cards in my wallet and promptly offered me complimentary Club Lounge access on top of my room upgrade. “You must travel a lot Sir”

Pic: Business Class Deluxe room at Radisson Blu Cebu (Nov 2011)

Pic: King Size Bed Business Class Deluxe room at Radisson Blu Cebu (Nov 2011)

Pic: Business Class Deluxe room at Radisson Blu Cebu (Nov 2011)

Pic: Club Lounge at Radisson Blu Cebu (Nov 2011)

Pic: Club Lounge Breakfast Spread at Radisson Blu Cebu (Nov 2011)

Pic: Pool at Radisson Blu Cebu (Nov 2011)

Pic: Poolside food (Caesar Salad) at Radisson Blu Cebu (Nov 2011)