Hotel ZEN Rooms di Baguio

It was a desperate attempt to get accommodations with a view of Baguio's pine trees. After looking at the pic that was featured in Agoda and seeing that the location was near Camp John Hay, I jumped at the listing. Upon arrival at the hotel lobby i already had the impression that it was an old establishment but I was hoping it was at least well maintained. The receptionist was very helpful and patient with our check-in as we haven't filled up the required travel pass and she offered assistance. Later on I found out that the hotel did not have an elevator and we had to bring up our heavy luggage to our 3rd flr bedroom. We booked a quadruple room with a balcony and the beds were big enough for all of us to sleep on. However, on an over-all the room condition was poor; it was as if ever since it was built in the early 2000's this property was never refurbished. Since we only dropped off our stuff in the afternoon I really only realized the sad state the property was in when it was time to retire in the evening. The sliding door to the balcony was facing the road which was quiet enough at night but by 5am was already bustling with vehicles driving by. Even if you closed the sliding doors, the noise from the road below will still wake you. The sliding door also can't be locked which was a bit of a security risk. It did have a good view. The room smelled moldy which was a problem for me because I am asthmatic. The walls were a bit dirty and the furniture too worn out. The bathroom was too dark and you can see mold build up in the shower enclosure. The sliding door to the shower enclosure was broken so it couldn't be shut while showering which made the bathroom floor wet after a bath. The linen looked so shabby and smelled funky that I dreaded using the pillows and blanket so all throughout the night I endured the cold with a hoodie and socks. Lastly, the place had parking and I was expecting a guard would be on 24/7 duty by the parking lot since it didn't have a gate. I happened to go down late that night to get something from my car and I discovered that the guard (who was also the receptionist by night) stayed inside the property with the doors of the hotel closed shut as well as most of the lights in the lobby. So the cars, although ”safely” parked in the premises, were easily accessible to anyone. Because of this experience, I decided to book another hotel on my first night.

Staff are accommodating. Though in terms of room and amenities when I arrived it smells like cigarette smoke and you can hear all the door slamming on the hallway. And I thought it a building is going upward but the room is down the stares like a basement. Overall its worth the price you are paying for.

With a stay at ZEN Rooms Basic Iggy's Inn Baguio in Baguio, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Panagbenga Park and Teachers Camp. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Camp John Hay and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from SM City Baguio. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area. At ZEN Rooms Basic Iggy's Inn Baguio, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Located in Baguio, within less than 1 km of Burnham Park and a 16-minute walk of SM City Baguio, ZEN Rooms Basic Camp Allen Rd Baguio provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.5 km from Lourdes Grotto, 1.5 km from Mines View Park and 4.3 km from Camp John Hay. Local points of interest like Baguio Cathedral and Baguio Botanical Garden are reachable within less than 1 km and 3.8 km, respectively. All units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. With staff speaking English and Filipino, around the clock guidance is available at the reception. BenCab Museum is 6.3 km from ZEN Rooms Basic Camp Allen Rd Baguio, while Philippine Military Academy is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Clark International Airport, 159 km from the accommodation.