MANILA, Philippines - The historic city of Naga in Camarines Sur promises an excursion into history, culture and adventure to everyone who chooses to spend their holiday vacation there.
From the abundant natural resources, numerous heritage sights, and savory cuisine of the Bicol region, Naga has undeniably become the next exciting travel destination in the country. And right at the heart of the city is an equally exciting development for tourists and business travelers alike — the Avenue Plaza Hotel.
In the six years since it opened, the award-winning Avenue Plaza Hotel has continually provided the best in luxury accommodations and is the top choice of travelers, corporate groups, political and entertainment personalities, as well as dignitaries and VIPs visiting the city and the region.
Located along Magsaysay Avenue, considered the center of entertainment, shopping and dining in Naga, the Avenue Plaza is a hub to numerous tourist sites which are a walk or drive away such as Porta Mariae, the Peñafrancia Shrine, CamSur Watersports Complex, Mt. Isarog National Park, Malabsay Falls, and the nearby beaches and islands of Calaguas, Aguirangan and Caramoan.
The upscale facilities and world-class service of the independently built and homegrown Avenue Plaza were acknowledged recently by the Department of Tourism-Region 5 with a Plaque of Recognition for Enterprise Service Excellence, in recognition of its untiring efforts in sustaining the international standards for tourism services toward global competitiveness.
The honors don’t stop there. Popular travel review website TripAdvisor.com has consistently awarded Avenue Plaza its Certificate of Excellence in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The website’s Travelers Choice category ranked the hotel 15th in its Top 25 Hotels for Service in the Philippines for 2013. Avenue Plaza is currently ranked number one out of eight popular hotels in Naga on the site.
Additionally, the Business Initiative Directions based in Madrid, Spain, conferred the hotel with the International Quality Crown Award Gold Category in its London 2012 Convention; and Cebu Pacific Smile Magazine named it the Best Hotel for Stress-Free Business Trips in 2012.
There are many reasons why so many travelers and locals have come to enjoy staying at Avenue Plaza. The hotel’s convention venue, as well as ballroom spaces, can accommodate up to 1,000 attendees for any corporate event or celebration. Guests can stay in a variety of modern, well-appointed rooms and suites during their stay ranging from superior, deluxe to executive suites and a presidential suite. There are also rooms for physically challenged guests.
All rooms have luxury amenities such as air-conditioning, high-speed Internet connection, coffee and tea maker, and a baby cot/crib by request. Guests can also enjoy a personal refrigerator, posture-pedic bed, and plasma TV with cable.
Avenue Plaza also has facilities and services such as a café, business center, restaurant, two-level infinity pool, gym and sauna, air-conditioned tent, and a lifestyle center with different dining options. There is even a massage service guests can take advantage of after an exciting day of navigating the province.
It’s about time you explore wonderful Naga City, and there’s no better place to start than with Bicol’s most-awarded hotel. Your vacation will be worth it with Avenue Plaza Hotel.
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The Avenue Plaza Hotel is located at Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City. For bookings or inquiries on special tour packages, call the reservation hotline at 250-8088 or (054) 473-9999 or e-mail at reservations@theavenueplazahotel.com. For event updates, promos and inquiries, like the Avenue Plaza Hotel’s Facebook page, follow @AvenuePlaza on Twitter or visit www.theavenueplazahotel.com. Photos by Fernan Nebres