HOTEL LUNA- VIGAN CITY
The skies have cleared and
the moon was at its brightest and nearest to the Earth on one Sunday evening. It was a rare natural phenomenon, “a supermoon”, as they call it and here
we are in a hotel named after a moon Luna.
Coincidentally, the hotel’s
name completed our share of the hyped supermoon
experience. It was an unexpected and
last minute invitation as we were ready to leave the only heritage city in the
Philippines with a heavy heart.
“We have here in Vigan the
first and only museum hotel in the Philippines”, shared by travel blogger
friend Edmar, as bottles of beer were consumed at a nearby convenience store
near the Saint Paul Cathedral. That was
one of the random conversations during our supposed last night at the city.
For a number of times during
the week we have been passing by the Hotel Luna and we never had the
opportunity to step in and explore. Then
came our last day at Vigan, bags packed and ready to proceed to the bus
terminal, when we decided to pay a visit and avail of the ‘no-entrance fee’
museum tour.
As soon as the door opens,
the grandeur of the hotel revealed itself. Art installations and paintings of Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo and
other local and national artists hangs on the corridors providing a grand welcome
to every visitor.
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| made of brass, stainless steel, copper and bronze |
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| the most delicate art installation made of chalk |
Iron was assigned as our
tour guide. The guided tour was
informative and fun at the same time.
After all paintings and art installations at the ground floor were
explained, a grand staircase awaits leading to the next floor where valuable
possessions of Juan Luna and other national artists are displayed. Without necessarily delving into the details
and history of the said paintings, as controversies and debates may arise,
Hotel Luna without a doubt is not your ordinary hotel. Nowhere can you find a place to stay where interior
is of cultural and historical value. A
warning for ‘alcohol-contaminated’ guests that caution must be exercised at all
times as an unnecessary move might cause involuntary diminution of bank
account/s.
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| our guide, Iron |
We were ushered to the Executive Suite of the hotel as part of the tour and it was really grand - fit for royalties. With the colonial artistry blending with modern style, arts and comfort indeed goes hand in hand at Hotel Luna. (click here to check rates)
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| the spacious bathroom |
For a group of five, we were checked-in at a Loft Suite which comes with a complimentary breakfast for each.
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| the Loft Suite |
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| sofa |
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| bed for two |
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| bath tub |
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| the Azotea |
Morning came.
After the sumptuous breakfast buffet, we
plunged into the swimming pool and stayed for a number of hours in the area
until check-out time came.
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| diet for breakfast |
The swimming pool is next to
the Comedor, where breakfast buffet
is served. The Comedor is an elegant dining hall with chandeliers and contemporary
art pieces, enhancing the luxurious appeal of an accommodation to Hotel Luna.
Another interesting feature of the hotel is the Chula Saloon Bar which is situated near the entrance of the hotel. The bar is an artwork in itself as the interior is adorned by bronze sculptures and art pieces that can make guests at awe.
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| Comedor |
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| Chula Saloon Bar |
HOTEL LUNA
Luna Street, 2300 Vigan,
Ilocos Sur
Phone: (02) 373 3333
3 comments
Indeed an amazing hotel!
ReplyDeleteIndeed an amazing hotel with amazing staffs! Kudos Hotel Luna!
ReplyDeletenice hotel
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