Le Monet: Baguio's newest attraction

Baguio is a land of rich contrasts and panoramic beauty. Its people are known for their vibrancy and warmth. Local and foreign tourists enjoy the attractions that this city, which is nestled within the Cordillera Mountain Range in Northern Luzon, has to offer.

For first-time travelers, the mere mention of Baguio conjures up images of Mines View Park with its spectacular view of Benguet’s gold and copper mines; The Mansion, official summer residence of the Philippine president; the historic Kennon road; Lourdes Grotto, considered a favorite pilgrimage site; Camp John Hay with its pine tree-lined road, beautiful landscaping, quaint cottages and wide open spaces; and the Philippine Military Academy, the military training school for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. 

Baguio’s consistent growth and development has given rise to more hotels to take in the growing number of tourists and visitors. One such establishment is Le Monet Hotel perched on a hilltop that offers guests some of the finest accommodations available in the country’s summer capital. 

Le Monet has 70 well-appointed rooms. But what sets it apart from the other hotels in the city is its strong emphasis on personalized service and guest privacy.

All rooms have private balconies that open up to a breathtaking view of pine trees and greenery. The rooms are equipped with an LCD-internet TV, iHome alarm clock with iPod docking station, electronic lockset system, fully automated fire safety system, complimentary in-room internet access, mini bar, and a well-appointed bathroom with first-rate amenities.

During the recent grand opening, guests of honor such as Mayor Mauricio Domogan, Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, John Hay Management Corp. president and CEO Jamie Eloise Agbayani, Le Monet president Kristine Singson Meehan, Eric Singson and lovely wife Grace, cut the ceremonial ribbon.

Guests were mesmerized by the cascading chandelier made with 30,000 crystals created by Song Myung Soo, a graduate from the College of Fine Arts and Design with a major in Sculpture at the Wonkwang University in Iksan, South Korea. 

Guests feasted on premium dishes masterfully created by chefs Robby Goco and Jayme Natividad. The culinary artists worked with only the freshest ingredients and infused each creation with local flavors and spices.

As the evening drew to a close, Kristine, president of Le Monet Hotel and her husband, Anthony Meehan, GM Dante Cruz, director of sales and marketing Ana Mendoza and the entire staff, received warm felicitations for a job well done.