Hotels with Bars in Cebu

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Lex Hotel Cebu and found it to be an ideal choice. The hotel's location is perfect, surrounded by numerous eateries, making dining options easily accessible. The bed was delightfully soft, and the room offered ample space, providing a comfortable and relaxing environment. What truly stood out was the exceptional friendliness and support provided by the staff. Their warm hospitality added a personal touch to the overall experience. Although the breakfast options were somewhat limited, they were sufficient, ensuring a satisfying start to the day.

I booked the hotel for its location, relatively big (third party) gym with free access for hotel guests) and being able to work during my stay. Unfortunately the gym only fulfilled its promise to a certain extent. Some machines were broken or overdue for repair, others were in a bad state. Beside that there was no instructor available when needed at both times I went to the gym. The other big complaint is about the slow WiFi speed in the room. I was not able to work properly and had to use the business center which offered a decent internet speed. Beside that I would have wished for better air conditioning which is quite old. Overall my stay was alright incl. the kind and helpful service.

Its the blue branding! Really felt the difference! Though hotel is a bit ancient, service and facilities are still very good

Amazing hotel not far from the airport and in the middle of the city centre with easy access to the main mall. The staff are extremely kind and I loved the stay. The bed was so comfortable and the view from the hotel is so good. The breakfast buffet was so good and full of different variety of foods. I loved the stay and highly recommend this place. There was a food sized gym and a pool as well.

This visit to Marco Polo truly saddened me. If you read some of my past reviews of this hotel I noted it was my favorite place to stay anywhere in the world. This was my first post Covid visit and I was shocked and disappointed. - Basic maintenance has not been completed. For example, there is a glass elevator that goes to Blu their rooftop restaurant. This elevator was out of order and when I asked why I was told “Covid.” Covid travel restrictions were lifted a long time ago and that’s no excuse. In a second example, we returned to our room after a long night and the key did not work. It turned out the battery in the electronic device on the door needed to be replaced and the front desk understand the issue immediately, so this must happen often. Good hotels replace these batteries on a schedule so the guests never suffer from dead batteries. - Service, which used to be outstanding?@, is now unacceptable. First, the English language skills of most employees we encountered were sub par. Second, the person who checked me in was being trained, so the check in process was very slow. Third, service at the poolside bar during lunch was slow, the waitstaff inattentive and they failed to include my banana shake on the bill so as we are leaving the grab us and give us a second bill to pay. Fourth, service at breakfast was terrible. I had to ask for black tea three times before I got it, seeking some out 3 times as no one ever came to check on us. When we arrived around 9 AM there was no bacon (later replenished with bacon that looked so bad I did not even try it, fatty and not crisp), there was 1 banana, which was never replenished, there were no juice glasses (later replenished). The food quality was adequate but not nearly up to pre-Covid standards. Overall the service was lacking. - I was also disappointed that the lobby lounge, which used to have live music every night now has piano music only and only 1 night per week I am told. - There was a cart of dirty linens in our hallway both days Some of these things are not expensive or hard to fix. It doesn’t cost a lot to have live music in the lounge nightly as there are lots of singers groups looking for opportunities. It doesn’t cost a lot to make sure you change door card batteries regularly Others are basic requirements if doing business. For example you don’t leave a glass elevator to one of the most expensive restaurants in Cebu out of order for month/years. I am purchasing a condo unit in Marco Polo residences and expected to regularly visit the hotel for meals/drinks, but if this is the quality and service we can expect, then I will not be utilizing their services.

I must start with the most incredible aspect of our experience, which far exceeded expectations. We accidentally left over $1,000 USD in our hotel room safe when we checked out. We didn’t realize this until after we had arrived on Boracay. I didn’t expect to ever see that money again. Certainly, in the US, there’s no chance in hell I’m ever getting that money back. Nevertheless, when I called the Holiday Inn Cebu City, the staff seemed genuinely committed to finding the money and somehow getting it back to me. Once they found it, they called me back immediately and confirmed the amount in the safe. Then, for the better part of two days, the staff visited various Western Union offices in Cebu City to find someone that would exchange the notes into pesos, which they could then send to me via Western Union in the US. They finally found someone who could send all but $300 because those were the older $100 bills that most foreign money changers won’t touch. Oh well, I was more than excited to get most of my money back. I was quite happy to leave the remaining $300 as a tip for their super service. Then, after a couple more weeks, they contacted me and let me know they were able to convert the remaining $300 to pesos. Keep in mind that this is a country where the wage rate is significantly lower than the US and this was a material amount of money. The staff at the Holiday Inn Cebu City was so honest and so committed to excellent customer service that they went out of their way to get the rest of the money to me. This in itself made me a life time, loyal customer of this hotel. Now, beyond this particular amazing experience, the hotel is the perfect spot for tourists. The rooms are impeccably clean and modern, the breakfast buffet was the best we had in Asia, and the swimming pool had a great view and was well appointed. The location is perfect for tourists because lots of places are walking distance, like the Ayala Center. Hands down a memorable stay for a world traveler who’s been to every continent. I highly recommend this property!!

Place is located near Ayala which is very convenient. Not happy that I wasn't informed the the pool was having renivation. Mg ice and nephew were looking for some fun pool experience.

The hotel is old but it still has a lot of value for its price especially if you are on a limited budget. The staff are very friendly and accommodating to my request like ironing equipment. The location of the hotel is also its advantage since it is very accessible and taxis are plenty at any time of the day.

As part of the organizing team for our event, I was very impressed with Mezzo Hotel. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, showing a high level of professionalism while being friendly and approachable. They even provided basic medicine when needed, which was a thoughtful and much-appreciated gesture. The rooms were excellent—clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The food was also fantastic, offering a variety of delicious options that everyone enjoyed. Overall, our experience at Mezzo Hotel exceeded expectations, and I highly recommend it for events or stays.

THE BEST HOTEL! FRIENDLY STAFFS, REQUESTED EARLY CHECK IN AND PINA CHECK IN KAMI EARLY! DI NAKA BREAKFAST PERO NAPADALHAN KAMI FOOD SA ROOM THE BEST SORRY sa photo walang iba eh