We checked in at Dusit Thani hotel on a hot Friday afternoon, 22nd April. There’s an interesting scent when you stepped right into the doorway - it could just be the aromatic dishes coming from the cafĂ© of the hotel or it could just be some scented oil perhaps. Either way, it sure made such an impression with us! J
The hotel room we took has 2 queen sized beds – it was not as spacious as I expected it to be but it’s all very very good! Inside the hotel, there’s a gym for guests who wanted to get a good workout, overlooking the swimming pool area.
The Devarana Spa is also situated inside the hotel at the opposite direction where the gym is. In my excitement, I went inside and signed up for a massage session. When I came back to our hotel room after arranging the time with the manager at the spa, I told my husband with a dramatic flair that I was going to try the hotel’s massage services. I wasn’t imagining the smirk on his face (because it was written all over his face!) when I told him it was ‘Swedish massage’. Oh well, I got a 15% discount for it while the other types of massage were at their regular prices! The ladies inside the health spa were very friendly – they were always after one’s comfort. And when the session was about to start, I was given a selection of scented oils to choose from – 5 pretty little bottles and I chose the one which was supposedly to relieve stress (hmm, aren’t they all??!). It was such bliss and I had a great “me” time. Seeing my bill was a totally different matter but then again, it was an indulgence!
The hotel also housed a Japanese garden which was really charming with all beautiful landscaping and the plants, flowers, shrubs scattered all around, giving it such a relaxing atmosphere.
Breakfast buffet was all serious stuff – chinese, japanese, indian, english and western cuisines were arranged meticulously by the hotel’s kitchen staff at the dining area. I did try a bit of indian – chana masala and vegetable pakora – they were tasty but I finished 2 glasses of water, too, while eating these dishes! My favorite was vegetable curry, which was a mixture of broccoli leaves/stems and cauliflower in curry sauce. I went for second helpings!
We checked out on Sunday, 24thApr with good hearts and refreshed spirits (and I guess a few more pounds on my weight!) – ready to conquer the world once again.
- Internet Connection is available for a fee around 600PHP per day.
- No Signal from Sun Wireless Broadband on our room 6th floor.
- We were able to avail of a deluxe twin-room at a "Songkram Splash" promo rate and because of that, enjoyed a 25% discount from the Dusit Best Rate and receive complimentary buffet breakfast for up to 2 persons (~5k PHP Tax inclusive).
- Songkram Splash is a magical celebration in the middle of April marking the beginning of the solar year (summer?)
- Breakfast is free for children under 6 year old. (contact hotel to for more details/verification)
- Hotel is located near Glorietta 4, SM Makati, MRT, EDSA
- The pool area was great, they have an adult pool, kiddie pool, and a smaller pool for toddlers.
- Seeing Sydney learn how to swim is priceless
- Tip: Book early to avail of the best/cheapest rate
- Website: http://www.dusit.com/
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