Azalea Hotels & Residences Baguio continues to be a top choice for travelers looking to blend comfort with convenience. Located just minutes from the city’s most popular attractions, Azalea elevates the Baguio experience with its 4-star quality serviced apartments—ideal for family vacations, couple getaways, barkada bonding, or even solo retreats in the City of Pines.
Each unit, from studio to three-bedroom options, is thoughtfully designed with spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens, dining spaces, and cozy bedrooms. Guests enjoy the comforts of home with the benefits of hotel amenities like daily housekeeping, warm service, and 24/7 assistance.
Dining is also made easy with Kuya J’s restaurant conveniently located at the hotel lobby. Guests can start the day with a hearty Filipino buffet breakfast and enjoy familiar comfort dishes throughout their stay. Kuya J’s also handles banquets and group meals hosted in Azalea’s multipurpose event tent.
Umay Ta Itogon!
A key feature of the Azalea experience is its ability to arrange curated tours. Our weekend itinerary was organized in partnership with a local agency, with options to tailor the tour to our group’s interests.
Our group departed Friday evening from Welcome Rotonda, Quezon City, with Azalea’s private transport service. We arrived early Saturday and were welcomed with hot chocolate while waiting for check-in. After breakfast at Kuya J’s, our journey began.
We visited Mt. Camisong, popular for its glass walkway and sustainability practices—cafés here discourage single-use plastics and offer refill stations. Next was Ambuklao Dam, offering panoramic views perfect for sightseeing and photos. Lunch was at Via Von Joy, where we enjoyed local specialties like pinikpikan, kare-kare, and halo-halo.
We also stopped by Cafe Stella to snap photos at the “Umay Ka Itogon” sign, which means “Come to Itogon” in Ilocano. Some group members explored the Baguio Public Market for pasalubong while others returned to rest. In the evening, we had dinner at the Taylor Swift-themed Cornelia Street Café. Azalea GM Elisa Escobar joined us and shared insights on the hotel’s focus on family-style accommodations and cost-saving features, like the option to cook meals with fresh market finds.
Slow down Sunday
Sunday began with a scenic trip to Dragon Treasure, an under-construction attraction combining elements of Baguio’s iconic tourist activities—horse rides at Wright Park, St. Bernard dog photo ops, and traditional Igorot costumes both in Mines View Park—all in one scenic location. Although the dragon statue is still under construction and may take a couple more years to complete, the sweeping mountain views, castle-like architecture, and photo opportunities still made the visit worthwhile.
Next stop was Mirador Hill and Eco Park, where we explored peaceful trails, scenic city views, and landmarks like the Lourdes Grotto and the Japanese Torii Gate inspired mount. Lunch was at the long-standing O’ Mai Khan, where we built our own Mongolian bowls and enjoyed excellent service.
Before heading back to Manila, we had one last dinner in Kuya J’s—again shared with Ms. Elisa—featuring signature Filipino dishes: crispy pata, bulalo, sisig, and a truly scrumptious ube halo-halo.
It was hard to say goodbye to the cool breeze, the warm hospitality, and the comfort of a place that quickly felt like home.
