Updated! We got a winner!
It may have something to do with the fact that we are living in a stressful time that people started finding ways to take that much-needed break without straying far away from the city. In 2007, they invented a word for it, “staycation.” It gained popularity in the US during the time of financial crisis that lasted until 2010. Now, whenever I hear the word, I associate it with this 3-star hotel that is the venue of my first solo staycation. It’s somewhere in Makati, near my place of residence, which takes the name of the street where it is located, Guijo Suites.
Sometime last year I got sick and booked myself a room in this hotel. It was summer time and I figured I couldn’t get better if I spend it inside my room that is so hot, it would put any oven to shame. Or maybe it was just out of whim, I’ve been eyeing Guijo Suites for quite some time and I wanted to finally give it a try.
I booked a room, went there in my lonesome, and spent two nights in pure relaxation. The thing that I remember most about Guijo Suites is that it is squeaky clean, from the lobby, the hallway, up to the room itself. It is by far the cleanest and the most fragrant hotel that I have ever been.
Guijo Suites has two buildings, sitting across the street from each other. I stayed in the new building.
I booked a Deluxe Room for PHP2,400 (USD52.07) per night, inclusive of buffet breakfast for two. The room is bright and pleasant, I didn’t have a nice view outside the window, but I didn’t really mind.
Ever since I moved in the dorm, I no longer indulged in watching television. I made up for lost time in my two nights in Guijo Suites, the TV has cable so I watched all the TV shows that I could. [Book this room via Agoda]
The bathroom comes with toiletries and boy do I love them. My most favorite thing in the bathroom though is the big showerhead that would make you feel like you’re bathing under the rain.
The food in their buffet is not as extensive compared with the others (e.g., City Garden), but I like it just the same. Now that I mentioned it, I really think all accommodation should include breakfast, instead of it just being an option. In my experience, all accommodation I’d been to that comes with breakfast automatically win my approval.
To rate it, Guijo Suites deserves 5 stars, that’s how satisfying my stay had been. And I’d like to give you an opportunity to try it for yourself by giving away a staycation for two in a deluxe room at Guijo Suites!
The raffle starts today and will end on October 14, 2015 (Wednesday). All participants who are in The Philippines may join. The winner may use his winnings from October to December this year (subject to room availability of course). This giveaway is made possible by Pinkline Travel and Tours.
To join, here are the mechanics:
- Like Coffeehan on Facebook
- Like Pinkline Travel and Tours on Facebook
- Subscribe to Coffeehan via email
- Leave your name and email address in the comment then answer this question, “Why do you want to win this staycation?”
Those are the non-negotiable terms. Failure to do any of those steps will render your entry invalid. Fulfilling those steps would automatically unlock other instructions (optional) to help you gain more entries. You know what they say, more entries, more chances of winning.
Kindly use the Rafflecopter widget below.
In the spirit of fairness and transparency, I will record a video of the raffle. I will then announce the winner on Coffeehan’s Facebook page (so it’s quite important that you follow the page!).
Please join and have a chance to win that relaxing staycation at Guijo Suites.
As promised, here’s a video of the raffle. I used the random picker of Rafflecopter.
Congratulations Darlene!
And to all people who joined, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Don’t worry if you didn’t win this time, I will try my best to find ways to give more exciting prizes in my blog. Thanks for your support, you guys are amazeballs!
Guijo Suites
7644 Guijo Street,
San Antonio Village, Makati
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Comments (38)
KT Nielsen
I love quick escapes from the daily grind too and as I am writing this I am enjoying my staycation in a hotel in Makati. The place you shared in this blog post looks nice. I’ve never stayed in Saguijo yet but maybe I will give it a try in the future. The poppy painting on the wall caught my attention. I love it! For that reason alone, I’ve made up my mind and I’m going to plan a short staycation in Saguijo. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
jared's mum
Vix Parungao
vixdotparungaoatgmaildotcom
our anniversary is coming + it will be lovely to surprise my beloved with a staycation! ^_^
Joel Baluyot
If I win, this would be an awesome anniversary staycation with my wife. 🙂
Marjorie Gavan
Happy anniversary to you and your wife! Thanks for joining Joel and goodluck. 🙂
Zaizai salonga
I want to win because a staycation at the Guijo suites will make a perfect gift for my parents 35th wedding anniversary. Thanks!
Marjorie Gavan
Ooh… Happy anniversary to your parents. Goodluck Zai!
Happy Tin
I need to destress. So pick me! 🙂
Marjorie Gavan
Goodluck Tin!
Potpot
I have a ready date to win this.
Marjorie Gavan
Ay ikaw naman na ang may ready date madame hahaha… Goodluck!
Gina Rubio
This is a good way for me & my bff to patch things up since we had misunderstandings few days back. Hope we can get this giveaway! Thank you! ?
Marjorie Gavan
Hope everything is fine with you and your friend. Goodluck Gina. 🙂
Anne Kalayag
Hi Marge!
This is my first time to join a raffle, I hope I get to experience staying in Guijo Suites so I can finally bond with my bestfriend who’s kind of busy because of work. If ever I win this, it will be my gift to her as a way of thanking her for all the things she did for me.
Thanks Marge!! 🙂
Marjorie Gavan
Thanks for joining Anne and goodluck! 🙂
Darlene
I want to win because I need a staycation. It’s going to be stressful in the next coming months and it would definitely be a treat to have a staycation even if it’s just in Makati. 😉
Pick me! LOL
Marjorie Gavan
Thanks for joining Dada 🙂 . Goodluck!
Bhebs
I have to win this. This will be perfect for 4th year our anniversary. 🙂
Marjorie Gavan
Thanks for joining Bhebs, goodluck!
jeng del rosario
I want to win… because I need a break.. I want to check out this part of the metro. truth be told, I dont really love makati, so having a chance to check it out overnight without thinking about traffic and stress and enjoy food. Cheers :D:D:D
Marjorie Gavan
You don’t love Makati?! Oh why! Hahaha… Well I’m sure you will Guijo Suites, its a nice place. Good luck Jeng. 🙂
Agnes
Thanks for this post, Marge!
I didn’t know that there is this small and cozy place in this busy metro. I would love to win this raffle so I can have a relaxing staycation with my boyfriend without travelling far from the city. We’ve been working long hours and a quick getaway would be a nice reward. 🙂
Marjorie Gavan
You deserve a break, thanks for joining sis and goodluck!
Sef
Why I want to win? Simple, I want to share it with someone special very close to my heart. 🙂
Marjorie Gavan
That’s sweet Sef. Good luck!
LiLi
I want to join your giveaway sana but di naman ako pwede. I’ll send some of my friends to join na lang. 🙂 I hope one of them wins!
Marjorie Gavan
Thanks Lili, it’d be great if more people can join 🙂
LiLi
In some other hotels pala, hindi included ang tissue?
The price is ok, at the room looks comfy at malinis.
Marjorie Gavan
Oh yeah, marami na kong na-encounter na ganun.
Mercy Caba
I need a break from outdoor activities. This would be better than to stay inside our dormitory. Just want to chill, dine and relax in a cozy place. Hope I win this time! haha 😀
Marjorie Gavan
Thanks for joining Mercy, wag ka sana magsawa sumali, I assure you more will come. Goodluck. 🙂
axlpowerhouse
hi marge!!! its me axl hahaha..
Why? just simple, need to pamper myself and take a break on my work…
Btw like the place simple lang pero maganda ung layout ng room at maganda ung kulay.
Marjorie Gavan
True, I like the colors they used in the room too. Goodluck Axl!
Ricky Francisco
This is nice and I want to win and give my wife to relax and have a break on her tremendous works 6xday.
Marjorie Gavan
Thanks for joining Ricky and goodluck!
Mr. Tripster
Hi Marge!
Nice and very helpful entry. Interesting hotel. Nice, hip and affordable. And it’s nice to read here that it is one of the cleanest hotels you’ve been to. It’s really hard to find a clean one. hehehe!
May travel agency na si Arline? Pinkline Travel and Tours. At least alam ko na kung sino ang tatawagan!
Marjorie Gavan
Hi Tripster! Nice to hear from you again. Yes it is the cleanest hotel I’ve been, nakakatakot dumihan hahaha… Yes, Arline sponsored this giveaway, she has a travel agency na. 🙂
Chie Relosa
I want to win! Me and my best girl needs to have some serious girl bonding where we can curse are problems away and talk everything and anything. 🙂
Marjorie Gavan
Seems like a plan. Goodluck Chie! 🙂