Hotel Luna: A Rare Gem Right at the Heart of Vigan City

Source: www.agoda.com

Byaheng norte ulit tayo mga beshy! This time I think I found the most beautiful hotel I have ever been to. I know it's not a budget hotel pero sobrang natuwa lang ako kasi when I booked a room it's 50+% less. This hotel is located here in Ilocos. Although matagal ko nang naririnig ang hotel na ito pero hindi ko pa talaga napapasok. Kahit nga pumasok lang di ko pa kaya... feeling ko kasi dati eh may bayad pag pumapasok sa mga hotels.

So anong meron sa norte? As usual, maulan when I arrived in the heritage city of Vigan, the capital of Ilocos Sur. Tip ko lang: Mas maganda kasing mag-book ng hotels pag ganitong season. Mura lahat ng hotel accomodations. *wink*

So ano namang hotel itong balak kong bulabugin? This hotel I am talking about is Hotel Luna. It prides itself to be the first and only museum hotel in the Philippines...and it is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO! So luxury, comfort, and history all mixed into one.

Nakaka-excite! Ikaw ba naman ma-try pumasok at mag-stay kahit isang gabi lang sa isang 4-star hotel in the province of Ilocos Sur di ba?

Medyo masakit sa bulsa pero discounted na yan mga beshy just for one night!

Kung ako na-amaze na kahit sa pictures pa lang... ibang klase kapag nasa loob ka na mismo. Basang-basa ako nung pumasok ng hotel. Di kasi nakapagdala ng payong. Went straight to the reception. Told them about my booking. I was asked to fill out a form, show an ID, gave me the key card then they insructed me how to get to my room. Hindi ko na napicturean yung lobby kasi nagmamadali na akong makaakyat, maligo and makapagpalit.

Ito yung view na inexpect ko...kaso pagabi na nung dumating ako tapos umuulan pa. *sigh*
Source: www.agoda.com

Pagpasok ng room, ito ang tumambad sa akin...

The bed! Yung pagpasok ko pa lang nakalimutan kong basabng-basa ako. Parang gusto ko magtatatalon!

Gusto ko sanang malaman kung anong brand ng unan? Ang sarap ng tulog ko sa mga unan na yan.

Yung feeling mo ikaw si Maria Clara pag nananalamin ka. Sana lang makahanap na ako ng Crisostomo Ibarra ko.

Ito yung nakakatuwa. May in-room safe, emergency flash light in case walang kuryente at thank God! may provided na payong plus extra pillows and beddings.

Nakakatempt kainin lahat!

Ang toilet bowl na hi-tech! Nakakabobo gamitin.

The sink and toiletries. Inuwi ko lahat yan. Sayang eh. Bango pa! Ha ha

Ang shower na kahit kelan hindi naman naging problema tulad ng madalas mabasa ko sa mga reviews sa Agoda.

Dear Hotel Luna, sana naman Miss na ang nakalagay diyan next time! Ha ha. Nakakawala kayo ng pagka-babae. Charaught!

Ang na-book ko is the Standard Queen Room. Bale ulitin ko na lang yung sinulat kong review sa Agoda ang hirap mag-isip eh:

A rare gem right at the heart of the city's Heritage Village, Hotel Luna boasts "old meets new" vibe. I love how they incorporated modern fixtures without compromising its distinct vintage characteristics. It's an excellent choice for its close proximity to local restaurants and attractions. You get to enjoy the best of Vigan City a few steps away.

Room was small but clean and comfortable. Furniture were strategically placed to give it more space. With flat screen TV, good air conditioning, mini bar, and WiFi. Not to mention the hi-tech toilet seat! Ha ha

Free welcome drinks and a breakfast buffet with wide range of local foods. (Sayang lang kasi 'di ko na-avail yung free drinks and late ako nagising kinabukasan. Tinawagan pa ako for breakfast. Siguro mas enjoy kapag kasama ko na ang ka-forever ko).

Customer Service is beyond expectation! Staff were all smiles, welcoming and accommodating.

There's a mini pool; a rooftop which I wasn't able to enjoy (It was raining during my stay); and a mini museum which I have yet to visit.

There are so much good things to say about the hotel. It was a lovely experience! And still hoping to come back! Sana maulit muli pero sana mas matagal na with someone special. Ha ha. Antagal naman kasi ni Mr. Right!

Yan ang view papunta ng room ko. Para akong nasa mansion!

...at dahil maulan, walang masyadong ganap. Ang lakas ng ulan nun. Kaya hindi ko rin masyadong naenjoy ang Calle Crisologo.

Walking in the rain ang drama! Sana lang talaga makasalubong ko na si Mr. Right.

I wanted to see nga din sana their rooftop kaso wala talaga. Nakakainis! Nakapamasyal na lang ako the day after. So have a look at some pictures I took from around world renowned Calle Crisologo. Ha ha. Feeling photographer ang peg!

Pwede na bang maging photog?


PS:
If you've reached this part of my post, I want to Thank you already for taking the time! I need help please! As you've noticed there's extreme flare in the photos I've taken using my iPhone 8 Plus most especially when taking pictures with light. Frustrating! How can I fix it?