Novotel Araneta Center: Budget Friendly Luxurious Rooms

Novotel Araneta Center 
Budget Friendly Luxurious Rooms

I had great expectations with Novotel Araneta Center,

when I booked this hotel to spend the holiday with my

daughter as it was the hotel closest to St Luke’s where she

was having an internship and did not  have a holiday break.

We had great experience in our past stays in

other Novotel properties in Kuala Lumpur,

 

…and just few months ago

in Novotel Pudong Shanghai.

We arrived late in the afternoon after a twice

delayed and cancelled fight from Naga City

… the Novotel lobby was spruced up with
 a Christmas Carnival themed decoration,


...it was over- crowded when we checked in,

 

…and we were happy that we were directed

to the less crowded executive lounge to check

in, our room was in the executive level.

We were offered a seat at the lounge and we were offered 
cocktails  and snacks while they were checking us in.

It was a breeze, the people at the lounge were friendly,

an we were on our way to our room at the 21^st  floor.

 

                          This would be our home for the next four days in Manila,                          

I had great expectations with Novotel Araneta Center,

when I booked this hotel was the closest to St Luke’s

so we could visit our daughter who was having her

hospital internship and did not  have a holiday break.

Stay

When I booked for and Executive Room at Booking.com, I specified of 
having  3 adults and 1 child as guests so I wasexpecting at least a bigger, 
but what  we got was a regular room, with 1 queen bed, and extra single bed,

 

was added by the window side.

  

This room would definite not be enough for a family of four,

so I called the front desk and it turned out that their one-

bedrooms are called Executive Suite, not Executive Room.

I requested to move to a bigger room but they were fully booked.

There was nothing that we could do but to accept
 the realization of spending our holiday trapped in 
a cramped room. The room a huge flat screen TV,

 

..a working and reading desk provided with

different type of electric sockets and outlets

that could fit to any gadgets from any country.

The closet spacious and had an 
ironing board, digital electronic safe,

 

…and other amenities for a more

comfortable and homey feel

 

The lounge chair that was originally by the window side

was relocated beside the working desk just below the TV.

 

I had a kettle for a coffee maker at the minibar,

  

 

 

…a small but well stocked refrigerator.

 

It had a beautiful and spacious see thru toilet,

 

…provided with luxurious amenities,

….and sufficient signature toiletries.

 

It had a nice shower area

and did not have a bathtub.

The room had panoramic floor to ceiling windows,

with a nice view of  the vast  Araneta Center.

A room had two land line phones-

the first one on the study table,

 

…and a third one in the toilet.

We were very happy with the very fast

and complimentary Wi Fi connection.

Stray

The Novotel Hotel Araneta Center  is centrally located un Cubao, 
Quezon City, with Araneta Coliseum as a next door neighbor,

…which was perfect as we also came

to watch the Magic on Ice show.

.The Gateway Mall,


  

…Shopwise cand SM Cubao 
are also next door neighbors.

 

Play

Novotel Araneta Center had a resort like amenities,

…with several beautiful outdoor swimming pools,

….amidst a beautifully landscaped garden.

They also have a well equipped Gym,

 

…and a beautiful playroom for toddlers..

 

Feast

Sabor @ Food Exchange Manila

Breakfast Buffet is being served at Food Exchange Manila

A modern and intricately designed restaurant inspired by the

beauty of  eclectic colors of and diversity local food market.

 

It served a wide array of local an international cuisine,

 

…in their massive buffet, day and night.

Indulge

Indulge is a gelato and pastry shop on the ground floor,
that offers a refreshing treat from ur homemade gelato,

…fresh breads, cookies and pastries.

 

Gourmet Bar by Novotel

Gourmet Bar by Novotel is a relaxed lounge bar that serves

a wide array or finger food like  tapas, mozza and bocadillos.

 

Located right at the lobby where one can enjoy freshly

brewed coffee ready to eat, snacks and drinks, or a

refreshing drink at the bar with your own signature mix

Premier Lounge

Our room came with a free access at the Premier Lounge.

Located at the topmost floor of the hotel, it offers a panoramic 
view of Manila's skyline and of the neighboring Metro Manila cities..

Private and exclusive, the privileged guests get to

enjoy all day cocktails, a buffet spread of unique

snacks, finger foods,  pastries and afternoon tea.

The hotel is also of walking distance to

some of the best restaurants in Manila,

 

…so feasting is an easy way of life for Novotel guests.    

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Novotel Araneta Centeris a wonderful and

affordable hotel for those traveling on a budget.

 

It is located at the Araneta Center

just beside the Araneta Coliseum,

 

…a mere few minutes walkfrom the Gateway Mall, 
and some of the major shopping centers in Cubao..

We were initially disappointed of the small room, but later 
enjoyed  it as the was very beautiful, chic, well- designed, 

 

.... with topnotch and luxurious resort - like amenities

…most importantly, the beds are comfortable,

…and offers a decent spread at breakfast buffet.

 

Novotel Araneta Center is a budget hotel the would

give you  comfortable rooms that are clean and fresh,

,,,,in a very central location,

…without having to spend a fortune.