New Normal Hotel Guide: Where to Stay in the Philippines Amid the Pandemic

Between keeping up with ever-changing travel restrictions and safety guidelines in the new normal, choosing the right hotel in the Philippines can be quite the challenge. “What’s the difference between a hotel for quarantine and for leisure?” “How many people are allowed to undergo quarantine in one room?” “Are families allowed to quarantine together?” 

Thankfully, Robinsons Hotels & Resorts is ready to put your mind at ease and serve you amid the pandemic. From budget-friendly hotels to splurge-worthy resorts with pools, there’s a place for every kind of traveller with this hotel group — whether you’re looking for a quarantine hotel, an accessible residence near your office, or a leisure staycation in the city.

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Step inside the “Circle of Clean” and let your pandemic worries drift away

From the moment you enter your hotel to the day of your departure, Robinsons Hotels & Resorts follows a rigorous set of health and sanitation measures called the “Circle of Clean” — a heightened standard of cleaning and sanitation protocols recommended by the World Health Organization and the Department of Health. 

To protect guests and employees, the Circle of Clean’s safety measures include mandatory temperature checks, physical distancing markers, hourly disinfection of contact surfaces, a seamless online check-in process, luggage disinfection upon arrival and departure, sanitiser stations at high-touch points throughout the hotels, and more. 

Above all, the Robinsons Hotels & Resorts group promotes warm and gracious hospitality to bring you the relaxing stay that you deserve. 

All hotel and resort staff are fully vaccinated and prepared to welcome guests in personal protective equipment (PPE). What’s more, they’ve worked hard to complete the necessary “Signature Circle of Clean Training” on COVID-19 protocols that include physical distancing, food safety and hygiene, and the proper way to wear PPEs. 

Why you should choose to stay with Robinsons Hotels & Resorts

Ready to find the right hotel for you? We know how difficult it can be to choose between the wide range of accommodations out there, so we’ve compiled a list of hotels that are open to guests right now. Take your pick between quarantine hotels, regular hotels, and multiple-use hotels, which cater to the different needs of guests in the new normal. 

Below, you’ll find the hotel classification of Go Hotels and Summit Hotels and Resorts properties, including their safety protocols, cleanliness standards, and other important guidelines. 

Rest assured that Robinsons Hotels & Resorts makes the safety and well-being of guests their first priority. In addition to providing thoughtful service and elevating the standards for cleanliness and sanitation, the hotel group has also put together special offers and promos to enhance your hotel experience amid the pandemic. No matter your budget or purpose for travel, you’ll have everything you need for a smooth and worry-free stay! 

Classifications of Robinsons Hotels & Resorts in the new normal

1. Quarantine hotels

Quarantine hotels refer to accommodations that can host and serve the following guests: returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs); stranded and incoming foreign travellers; essential workers; individuals who opt to or need to undergo mandatory quarantine; and lastly, health and emergency frontline services workers who require close access to their workplace.  

All common areas and facilities (gyms, dining areas, function rooms) in quarantine hotels are not operational in order to minimise contact between guests. 

Take note that quarantine hotels are strictly single occupancy and they follow a one-room-one-person policy. 

This rule applies to all guests except for those who are 18 years old and below; families who are travelling together and belong to the same household; health and emergency frontline workers; or individuals requiring special assistance, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWD), and those with chronic medical illness.

Note: Rates are subject to room availability and IATF guidelines and may change without prior notice. In addition, Robinsons Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to refuse a guest entry if their purpose of travel is for leisure or deemed non-essential. 

Looking for a cosy and comfortable place to spend your quarantine? Check out the quarantine hotels with affordable rates and top-notch service below. 

List of quarantine hotels that are operational

• Go Hotels Ortigas
• Go Hotels Otis-Manila
• Summit Hotel Magnolia
• Summit Galleria Cebu 
• Summit Circle Cebu

Also read: Here’s Why Returning OFWs & Non-OFWs Should Pre-Book This Hotel as Their Quarantine Facility

Special promos and offers

Are you a returning overseas Filipino worker or a balikbayan arriving in the Philippines? If so, Go Hotels has a special package just for you! Thanks to the Happy to Be Home promo, you can stay for as little as ₱2,000 net at Go Hotels Ortigas and Go Hotels Otis-Manila.

Essential business workers and health and emergency frontliners can also book the Just Got Home package for a two-week stay at ₱11,000 net at Go Hotels Ortigas and Go Hotels Otis-Manila. This way, you can cut down on your transportation time and save on costs by temporarily living closer to your place of work. 

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Similarly, balikbayans can avail of an identical package at Summit Hotels and Resorts. From now until 31 Dec 2021, returning Filipinos can book overnight accommodations for as low as ₱2,300 at Summit Circle Cebu, ₱2,550 at Summit Galleria Cebu, and ₱2,900 at Summit Hotel Magnolia. Bookings are inclusive of full-board meals.

Essential workers can also enjoy a discounted rate of ₱12,500/room for 15 nights at Summit Hotel Magnolia. 

To top it all off, you have until 31 Dec 2021 to score great discounts! All guests who check in at Go Hotels or Summit Hotels and Resorts will receive a 10% discount voucher when they book their stay directly. 

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2. Regular hotels

Guests who are travelling for leisure staycations and non-quarantine purposes can book their stay in regular hotels in GCQ and MGCQ areas of the Philippines. Similar to the precautionary measures observed in quarantine hotels, the shared facilities of regular hotels (gyms, dining outlets, and function rooms) will also be operating under limited occupancy. 

List of regular hotels that are operational to non-quarantine and leisure guests

• Go Hotels Iligan
• Go Hotels Butuan
• Go Hotels Iloilo
• Summit Hotel Tacloban
• Grand Summit Hotel General Santos

Note: The operations of Robinsons Hotels & Resorts properties are in accordance with health and safety guidelines from the DOH, IATF’S Omnibus Guidelines, and the respective local government unit (LGU) of the destinations where the hotels are located. 

Also read: Staycations in Manila Are Only Allowed in These Hotels Amid Pandemic

Special promos and offers

There’s nothing wrong with slowing down and taking a break every now and then. Treat yourself to a long-overdue staycation with the Merry Go Stay package, which lets you stay at Go Hotels Butuan for ₱1,550 per night and Go Hotels Iligan for ₱1,600 per night. 

Plus, here’s another perk. If you’ve received at least one dose of your COVID-19 vaccine, you can claim an additional 20% discount on your stay by presenting your vaccination card upon check-in. Not only do you protect yourself and your loved ones by getting fully vaccinated, but you can also reward yourself with a vacation while spending less.

Thinking of taking a long-term staycation instead? Great news: With the Just Got Home promo, you can book Go Hotels Iligan for a two-week stay at ₱10,000 and a one-month stay at ₱18,000. Alternatively, Go Hotels Butuan is offering a two-week stay at ₱9,000 and a one-month stay at ₱17,000. Rates are inclusive of free WiFi and a complimentary sanitation kit to be provided upon check-in. 

Tip: Better plan ahead and pre-book these rooms while they’re still up for grabs! These discounted rates are only valid until 31 Dec 2021. 

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With more exciting promotions in store, you won’t have to wait much longer to pamper yourself on your next staycation in Iloilo and Tacloban as well. Under the Holiday Splendor promo, Summit Hotel Tacloban is offering a special rate of ₱2,000 per night. Meanwhile, Go Hotels Iloilo is welcoming visitors for as low as ₱1,300 per night with the Live Love Local promo. Both of these promos are valid until 31 Dec 2021. 

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If you want to take your holiday to the next level, there’s no better place to ring in the festive season than at Grand Summit Hotel General Santos. This is the first property from Grand Summit Hotels, the newest upscale brand of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts. 

For an introductory offer of ₱3,988, you can enjoy complimentary breakfast for two and indulge in the leisure facilities of the hotel, which include a spa, a gym, and a swimming pool. Grand Summit Hotel General Santos is now open for reservations until 31 Dec 2021.

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3. Multiple-use hotels

Accommodations that are open to both quarantine guests and non-quarantine guests are known as multiple-use hotels. Under this classification, shared facilities of the hotel will be operational at a limited occupancy level only. Moreover, the multiple-use hotels in Manila and Cebu follow a strict single-occupancy rule for visitors who are staying for quarantine purposes. 

Aside from catering to guests who must undergo mandatory quarantine, multiple-use hotels can accept “business guests and participants in essential meetings and social meetings and social events as defined and regulated by the Department of Tourism and Department of Health,” according to DOT Administrative Order No. 2021-004 signed by Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat. 

Non-quarantine guests who can book a stay at a multiple-use hotel include the following visitors:

• Business guests 
• Essential workers 
• Long-staying guests (LSGs)
• Health and emergency frontline services workers who require easy access to their workplace
• Guests who are travelling for leisure or staycations
• Other authorised persons outside of residence (APOR) on official function or duties requiring accommodation 
• Participants in essential meetings and social events as defined and regulated under the relevant issuance of the DOT and DOH 

Note: The aforementioned guest types are subject to change, depending on the latest guidelines from local government authorities and the IATF. 

List of multiple-use hotels that are operational to quarantine and non-quarantine guests

• Summit Galleria Cebu
• Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu
• Holiday Inn Manila Galleria
• Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria

Special promos and offers

If a joyful Christmas celebration is what you’re looking for, then this special offer is for you! Take advantage of the Holiday Splendor promo at Summit Galleria Cebu, where you can enjoy a relaxing staycation for ₱2,900 per night. 

Now if you’re eyeing a longer stay to squeeze the most out of your staycation, then you can’t go wrong with the Just Got Home package. You’ll feel right at home with the well-appointed interiors and free Wi-Fi, starting at ₱25,000 for 15 nights and ₱45,000 for 30 nights. 

Also read: This Hotel Offers Accommodations & Workspaces That Meet New Normal Needs

Guess what? Summit Galleria Cebu is also a pet-friendly hotel! That means nobody, not even man’s best friend, gets left behind on your vacation. Both pet parents and their furbabies can have a fantastic time with budget-friendly rates for an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room: ₱2,100 net for Happy Pets Club members and ₱2,300 for Non-Happy Pets Club members. 

For quarantine purposes, Holiday Inn Manila Galleria offers single occupancy rooms for as little as ₱4,000. For leisure and non-quarantine purposes, a single occupancy room with breakfast costs ₱5,000 at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. Rates are valid until 31 Mar 2022.

Not too bad on the wallet, right? Travellers who are itching to take a well-deserved break, you deserve this. 

Care for a luxurious experience that won’t leave a dent in your wallet? In Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu, you can score a seven-night stay at the Deluxe Room for one person for ₱6,500. Spend a little more at ₱7,700 for the Deluxe Seaview Room, and you can even wake up to ocean views every morning!  

Before you start thinking these rates sound too good to be true, it gets better. Both deals come inclusive of a one-way airport transfer, packed meals or dining credits worth ₱1,000, and a cash voucher worth ₱2,500. If it’s an indulgence you want, it’s what you’ll get at this hotel. 

So, what are you waiting for? For a real taste of world-class service and hospitality at its finest, don’t miss out on these amazing promos from Robinsons Hotels & Resorts. You never know, they could be gone before you take the chance! 

Paving the way for safe travels in the Philippines

Guests can rest easy knowing they’ll be in safe hands with Robinsons Hotels & Resorts. 

Among the company’s properties, Go Hotels Bacolod, Go Hotels Iloilo, Go Hotels Butuan, Go Hotels Iligan, and Summit Galleria Cebu have all received the WTTC Safe Travels Stamp — the world’s first safety and hygiene stamp recognising establishments for their standardised health and safety protocols. 

For adhering to public health standards, the DOT Safety Seal Accreditation has also been granted to Go Hotels Otis-Manila, Go Hotels Ortigas, Go Hotels Tacloban, Go Hotels Butuan, Go Hotels Lanang-Davao, Go Hotels Iligan, Summit Galleria Cebu, Summit Circle Cebu, and Summit Hotel Tacloban. 

Did you find the right hotel for you? With this handy guide on where to stay in the Philippines, you’re one step closer to booking the right accommodation that suits your needs, whether you’re looking for the ideal quarantine facility or a dreamy staycation at an affordable rate. 

Not only is Robinsons Hotels & Resorts setting the bar high for staycations in the new normal, but with strict health and sanitation protocols in place, it’s more than enough to restore one’s confidence in safe travel again. We hope this list of operating hotels helped you narrow down your choices, and that you have a smooth-sailing journey ahead of you. 

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For more information, visit Summit Hotels and Resorts’ official website, Facebook, and Instagram; Go Hotels’ official website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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