The overnight stay in Ilo-Ilo wasn't included in my flashpack itinerary. I originally planned to leave Bacolod in the morning, renew my license and fly to Tacloban in the afternoon. Plans changed when my Mom suggested that we should travel to Ilo-Ilo one day ahead. Indeed, mother knows best! We could have missed our flight if I didn't listen to her!
Bringing the whole family to a flashpack trip requires a lot of budgeting skills; something I wish I am good at! For an 8-day trip, I tried my very best to be on the right track. I scouted for clean, accessible and most of all affordable accommodation in Ilo-Ilo three days before our trip. I found several cheap hotels in the net, but my top choice doesn't have an email ad for inquiries and reservation. I settled with my second choice. I sent an email to Riverside Inn and they answered my inquiries promptly; rates and discounts for Senior Citizens included! A good sign for a good service!
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Riverside Inn is easily accessible. We rode a cab and the driver immediately took us to the place, no questions asked! It is located along the busy General Luna street, exactly in front University of San Agustin. Riverside Inn is very simple. The lobby is clean, the check-in process was smooth, the staff were accommodating and the room is basic, yet bursting with colors! The neon green wall and yellow beds were enough to brighten someone's day. :)
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| Family Room: 1 single bed, 1 queen size bed |
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| clean bathroom |
The downsides? No free WiFi. No free breakfast. But hey, what would you expect from a room rate of P1,400? Anyhow, breakfast wasn't a problem as there is a coffee shop in the the same building. A breakfast meal costs P45 only!
Riverside Inn fits right within the budget! It is just what I wanted; clean, decent, accessible and affordable. Oh, and I also got my simple pleasures: hot shower, comfortable bed and a good night sleep.
Riverside Inn Rates
(as of March 2013)
Location:
Riverside Inn
Times Square Building
General Luna Street
Ilo-Ilo City, Philippines
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16 Blogger Comments
The inn looks really comfortable and its price is pretty affordable. :)
ReplyDeleteWill take this hotel into consideration if ever I will visit Ilo Ilo soon. Thanks for such review.
ReplyDeleteYeah cool place! :) Will check it out one day. Thanks for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty nice and comfy. Hopefully if I get to visit IloIlo I get to stay there.
ReplyDeleteI thought this was taken in malacca. ;D
ReplyDeletethe inn looks cosy
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a really cosy place to stay on a short trip :)
ReplyDeleteDominique @Dominique's Desk
Cool place there. the place looks clean.
ReplyDeleteit is okey if you dont have free breakfast.. the food is less expensive the place too. :)
ReplyDeleteThe place is indeed cheap! It would be a good way to spend the weekend in a different place kahit weekly :)
ReplyDeleteThe family room for 4 is affordable, good place to check for weekends getaway:) Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI guess when you're doing a lot of touring, a clean place to sleep and a clean and functional shower are all you need.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty nice and cheap accommodation na. And the meal is cheap as well. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMommy Maye
This seems to be a very cheap type of accommodation providing some very good facilities..
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As long as the place is clean and very accommodating, it's perfect for sure.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your conclusions and looking forward to your coming updates. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCheap accommodation