Hotels in der Nähe von St. John The Baptist Catholic Church - OFM Conventual - Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Sur

We just came back from our visit to Vigan, Ilocos Sur. I thought to write this review before I start to get busy with work and home chores:-) The whole staff starting with Jackie, Jo, and all others there, they made our stay like our true home. They are warm people, attentive to our needs, caring, and respectful. The Hotel kept their place clean and sanitized maintaining the historic cultural appearance of the place. They have warm water for bath and provided us with clean towels, and complete toiletries. Breakfast is included in the daily charge. If you want to ride a ”calesa,” Jo did a good job in finding us a beautiful horse (his name is ”Castanio”), sturdy and strong. Hotel Felicidad provided us with a list of places to see. The Hotel has its own big parking lot that is secured. They, too, have their own transportation that caters to tourists (upon request) to take them to shop around the Calle Crisologo sections. Their wi-fi has a strong signal. Not sure of a business center since we were there for a pleasure visit. It's best to visit the ”Calle Crisologo” in the late afternoon till the evening. The beauty of the historic houses reveals even more their meaning. Try to visit the Bell Tower, do not miss it! I highly recommend Hotel Felicidad to all. Its proximity is best to tourist attractions, restaurants, churches, bakeries, and many more.

Hotel Mercante was such a great part of my fun, peaceful, safe, educational, and rejuvenating stay in Vigan (Jan. 29-31, 2024). I had been skeptical at first about the 4.5 (out of 5) average rating that the hotel has received so far from Trip Advisor reviewers. After all, there are many other more popular (higher-rated and understandably higher-priced) options for accommodations in the city. But having enjoyed the Hotel Mercante experience myself, I do recommend the place for no-fuss travelers like me, who simply want a safe, clean, quiet, and efficiently run hotel. More than the basic amenities, however, there is something truly commendable about the hotel’s staff and management, with their warmth, care, and professionalism. Of course, hotel employees are trained to smile and to be polite, helpful, and efficient. But in my interactions with the Hotel Mercante team, I sensed a sincerity and an unobtrusive desire to be of assistance that is beyond the call of duty. Early on (before I had even set foot in Vigan or met anyone there in person), I had been relieved and grateful for the prompt and kind email responses I got from Hotel Mercante while I was searching online for accommodation options. I had emailed other hotels, but the responses from HM (particularly, Solenn and Sofie, Front House Associates) were not only prompt but also written in the friendliest and most professional tone. They courteously and clearly answered all my email inquiries. They were also considerate enough to offer the best room-rate options available, which meant a lot to a 60-year-old solo traveler like me. I also had fun getting some quick lessons on basic Ilocano phrases from Stan (the night guard, who welcomed me when I arrived early in the morning) and Sean (front desk officer, though perhaps his position may be higher—I met him the day I was leaving). “Agyamanak, ading!” (Thank you, young man/woman) and “ag pagna pagna” (just strolling or walking around to relax and enjoy the sights) will, from now on, be part of the limited Ilocano vocabulary close to my heart. I am also grateful to Sarah (front desk), Steve (housekeeping), Paige (Cantina Mercante), Shea, Suzy, and others whose names I wasn’t able to get. For solo travelers and for families or groups, Hotel Mercante is value for your money. But most of all, it is value for your (even more precious) time and trust. It may not be the most popular or most expensive/trendy/classy hotel in Vigan, but all I really needed was a place for homey, clean, safe, quiet, reasonably priced and very conveniently located accommodations—with excellent service and heartwarming staff. And I definitely, thankfully, got all that at Hotel Mercante.

Das Hotel liegt mitten in Vigan. Alles in fußläufig zu erreichen. Vigan ist eine kleine Stadt im spanischen Colonialstil. Ist man dort oben in der Ecke unterwegs, lohnt sich ein Abstecher. Das Hotel ist sauber und ordentlich. Durch seine Architektur hat es ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal in Vigan. Service war nur durchschnittlich. Bestellungen haben ewig gedauert, bezahlen ebenfalls. Da wir am nächsten Morgen früh los mussten, fragten wir nach dem Beginn des Frühstücks. Uns sagte man, dass das Frühstück ab 6.00 Uhr beginnt. Wir betonten dann nochmals, dass wir auch tatsächlich um 6.00 frühstücken werden. Leider war 6.10 Uhr noch kein Mensch zu sehen und es waren auch noch keine Vorbereitungen fürs Frühstück zu sehen. Wir mussten morgens der Rezeption druck machen, dass wir eigentlich pünktlich frühstücken wollten. Die Mitarbeiter erweckten den Eindruck, dass sie es mit Aliens zu tun haben und kein Mensch morgens schon frühstück haben möchte. Sie haben es dann zwar noch auf die Reihe bekommen, daher okay. Die Zimmer sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen, sind dunkel und schlecht zu lüften (ist der Architektur geschuldet). Alle Zimmer verfügen über eine Klimaanlage.

Charmantes neues Hotel in Vigan. Dieses Hotel wurde erst vor kurzem gebaut. Sehr freundliches Personal, sehr hilfsbereit. Ein angenehmer Aufenthalt mit echter philippinischer Gastfreundschaft. Die Besitzer sind sehr zuvorkommend. Nehmen Sie es von mir, die ich viel gereist bin. Sie werden Ihren Aufenthalt hier auf jeden Fall genießen.

I was skeptical at first since the hotel’s location was unusual compared to the ones that are in the metro, where class and sophistication were the things you normally look for when you book a lovely stay. However, upon check-in to the location, I was amazed with how they give their best to level up their services to their guests! The area as a whole was truly iconic! I was very impressed with the villa we stayed in as it was a massive, I could not believe how big it was for 4 people! The murals on the ceilings were all magnificently beautiful! Their buffet and plated meals were on point! They had a wide selection of food and we all loved them! We were quite blessed as we own the private pool to ourselves that time! We also spent a great time at their other resort - The Vitalis White Sands via their free shuttle transfer. Lastly, the staff were very accommodating, as well as their interns! Great job team! If we were to stay again, we’ll definitely go back in this lovely resort!

Ich liebe diesen Ort. Ich liebe die Villa, wo wir den Ort genossen haben. Die Crew war alle untergebracht und das Kabelwagen ist erstaunlich, um in ihr Restaurant zu gehen. Es ist ein Paradies für mich. Ich liebe die Aufbauten und ich liebe die gemütlichen Einheiten.. Es ist teuer, aber es ist es wert. Versuchen Sie, den Ort zu besuchen, es ist wunderschön. Ich empfehle es.

Wir hatten einen erinnerelichen und komfortablen Aufenthalt in der Tat! Danke für das Unterkunftspersonal und freundliches Personal wie immer. Wir werden sicher zurückkommen. 😀