Need A Place To Stay In Cebu? Check Out THE HENRY!

Oh CEBU! I've been dreaming about you since I left a few days ago. I couldn't believe I got the chance to finally meet you in the flesh. I wanted to experience you; maybe more like the rest of my friends and family who have been with you in the past. It's my time to see what a gem you are and thanks to The Henry Hotel, I got more than what I bargained for.

The Henry Hotel: Like No Other!

This is The Henry Hotel. It's a property owned by Mr. Detlef and May Ernst. The boutique hotel is fully managed by Hospitality International Inc. who also manages other properties such as the Joya Lofts and Towers in Rockwell, The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences in Salcedo Village Makati (which I have done a couple of photo shoots too), Parque España Residence Hotel (which I probably will visit soon) and the posh Mondrian Residences in Alabang (read: SOSHAL). This place immediately did catch my attention with it's off beat, non conventional taste in interiors. Right off the bat, I knew they had a well clinged affinity to pop and contemporary art.

When I checked in, I was welcomed by the hotel's GM Mirro Reperuga. He took time talking to us about the hotel and also made sure we're comfy and settled. I haven't seen GM's do that too much to guests and I think that's a plus on service. Then we proceeded to our rooms.

The Henry: Like No Other!: ROOMS

It was really funny because The Henry Hotel only had the most awesome choices for rooms. The deal is, they only have HUGE rooms. Even if I was a simple guy with simple needs, I got the choice of only staying in a BIG, LARGE, X-LARGE and XX-LARGE rooms. Taken from the point of view of a customer, I want my hotel room to be spacious since at the end of the day and the tour, I would want my stay to be comfortable. You get to do so much inside and you won't feel cramped. I took the chance to take a peek at one of the BIG rooms first.

 

This was a little fancy. The theme of the room was probably "Casa Blanca". The movie and the room entailed a very romantic vibe. It was warm and probably meant for a couple which I realized when I looked at the bathroom which you'll see in a minute. 

I enjoyed the 36sqm of individual space they offered plus the interior's really unique. It's none of those common hotels who's had everything carpeted. They have a more industrial contemporary look. I like how it all comes together just like the other parts of the room.

It's got a comfortable king sized bed, a personal ref (with goodies that are so tempting!) and a 32-inch LCD TV to keep you entertained. Plus a love seat of your own on the side by the window. Since the room is located at the back - 3rd floor, it had an awesome view of the pool which you can also take a dip in from 8am-10pm in the evening.

The Henry's Swimming Pool - we took a dip on this too. Watch out for foreigners who frequent this spot, make friends/share a bottle of beer or two. =)

Then I also saw the bathroom. It was something unique because it didn't have any walls. It had glass panels and shower curtains over it. That's when it hit me; OH, this is meant for couples!

The toilet and bath was awesome. It was all black tiles, then white fixtures here and there. 

The usual toiletries with their own branded "The Henry Hotel" soaps, toothpaste and water, all courtesy of the hotel.  Now that's a nice touch. If you are up to something romantic, bring your wife/girlfriend along and make this your hotel destination the next time you are in Cebu. Ask for this room if it's available. If you fancy a different one, that's good because they have 49 other uniquely designed rooms available. Like this one in particular which was perfect for me!

I had a warm brick wall and simple pops of color here and there. Simple lamps on my bed side for use during the night.

I had an open closet. This is good because I can just put my things on top without fuzzing about doors. I hanged my jacket and clothes fast, which was nice since I had to go in and out of my room for tours.

I LOVE my room because I had my own office table. I had work to do so that part was quite nice. I also had the same 32 inch screen, a personal refrigerator plus a reading nook beside the window. I had to take a look what my view was aside from the street since my room was situated in front of the hotel.

Pretty sight eh? I could still see mountains, Cebu's elite residences and trees from outside my window. Then of course I had to take a look at my bathroom.

Different themes apply in the bathrooms too. This black and white thing was just so awesome. It was even nicer to see the rain shower!

This hotel is pretty much into details. Each corner, each nook has it's own art. I think I found a place which doesn't follow the norm and profoundly professes its whole being to art. It's so good to be home even in Cebu. It pays to be this stylish and artsy every once in a while. That's exactly what I felt while in these rooms from The Henry Hotel. If you are around the area or still planning where to stay in Cebu, go grab your top hat and do the right thing by getting a room or two at my home in Cebu, that's The Henry Hotel!

More of The Henry Hotel on Part II of my Cebu adventures tomorrow! Watch out for that!

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Location: #1 Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Road
Banilad, 6000 Cebu City
Phone    +63 32 520 8877/+639173050737

 

Abbott Introduces Glucerna 123 Challenge

People at my age constantly fear dreaded diseases like hypertension and diabetes. Being born to folks who have them just made me a little depressed because I'm surely going to have it pretty soon. The key is having a change in lifestyle and it starts now. Simple exercise and a balanced diet plus knowing proper steps to manage diabetes is the key. We were schooled about it last Thursday and it was awesome we had Glucerna to take us along a journey called the 123 challenge. It's a 12 week program specially designed for people who have diabetes. For people who have problems with this, listen up because you might learn a thing or two.

Step 1 - Manage your blood sugar response. For people who are resistant to insulin, they have a higher risk of having complications. Maintaining proper blood sugar levels means you have yo eat right and have time for exercise so you can have major impact on your own health. 

Step 2 - Help manage weight and your waistline. Increasing physical activity even in a short amount of time can make your life a little better. Coach Jim even taught us a couple of moves for a max of 4 minutes which he used to train athletes and contestants of The biggest Lose when he had a stint there. Check this out!

Now there's no excuse not to workout with these simple tips and exercise routines. :)

Step 3 - Support heart health! Because heart disease is a common complication of diabetes, it is a must to have your own personalized exercise routine designed and based on your age and activity level. It's a pretty good advise imho. I think I should do something about myself too. I've seen all the warning signs and I pretty much don't want to die at an early age. I want to accomplish my dreams first and spend my years with loved ones. I actually got my blood sugar checked in one of the kiosks during the event, I had like 274 which is way beyond the limit. This might have caused my hypertension. I have to get checked :)

Oh, I almost forgot. They've also launched an app for people with diabetes at http://www.glucerna123challenge.com.ph if you want to participate. It's available for iPhone or Android smart phones so just go there and download it now! There's also a rewards program in every can if Glucerna Triple care that can get you points to use in the site :) Thanks Abbott and Glucerna! This day was awesome because of you! :)


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Congo Grille presents Music Jam Packed featuring Ms. Janice Hung!

It's almost weekend and we need a break! I've been here a couple of times, and why not do it on Friday as Congo Grille presents Music Jam Packed featuring the wonderfully beautiful and talented Ms. Janice Hung! She'll take the stage and present you with her type of rock. Watch her as she performs some of the songs and covers by Pink, Jessie J and a lot of other Pop artists, genres to the delight of the crowd. Who knows! She might even sing you a couple of Chinese songs from her repertoire. 

Don't forget to give yourself some well deserved comfort food, drinks and music this August 2 9PM at the Congro Grille - Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon City. Enjoy and hangout with your friends, it's not too late to do just that!

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The Apprentice Asia's First Winner is Jonathan Yabut!

Yes it's true! The first ever winner of The Apprentice Asia is Jonathan Yabut from the Philippines.

Big dreams really come from small beginnings as this executive from Glaxo Smith Kline based in Manila bested 12 other contestants from the Asian region. We were there to cover the event and saw the other hopefuls too. Andrea Loh from Singapore was also there, she was the one which he had to battle with during  the last episode. The last task was not too easy either as they had to launch the AIR ASIA FOUNDATION which caters to Asian historical entities and funds various organizations and individuals that can nurture entrepreneurship within the region. It basically cares for those who are in need. It's Mr. Fernandes' vision of giving back to the same people who helped him build his empire. It's a noble gesture imho.

During the last battle, Andrea was a little nervous and got that in the way while speaking in front of dignitaries and VIP's that were invited to an auction. Jonathan on the other hand took the upper hand right from the beginning and chose to personally talk to each and everyone ultimately connecting with the audience and made Mr. Tony Fernandes choose him as the ultimate APPRENTICE ASIA winner! :)

Congratulations Jonathan! Thank you for making the Philippines proud!

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