Maria Elena takes a closer look at Marco Polo Plaza Hotel in Cebu

Marco Polo Plaza in Cebu is the only hotel in the city that is nestled on a hilltop. This urban resort hotel has all the amenities for the visitor who wishes to combine business with relaxation.

Elegantly gracing the city’s skyline, Marco Polo Plaza is only 35 minutes away from the Mactan International Airport and a mere 10 minutes away from the city’s business center and  shopping malls.

Rooms
There are 329 guest rooms and suites which reflect a classic yet contemporary style with a touch of local culture. Each room is equipped with spacious bathrooms, a safe, broad­band Internet access, IDD phones with voicemail, cable television and mini bar, and coffee and tea making conven­iences.

For world leaders and dignitaries, the hotel has a well ap­pointed Presidential Suite with all the special touches that would make them feel like royalty.

The Continental Club
Located on the 22nd and 23rd floors, the Continental Club assures privacy and luxury for today’s discerning leisure and business travelers. Private access is via a scenic lift.

Privileges include breakfast, cocktails and all- day refresh­ments served in a roof-top lounge with a 360 degree view.

Meetings and conference facilities
The Grand Ballroom and 12 mul­tifunctional rooms can accommo­date close to 1,500 guests for dining set-up, and provide an ideal venue for meetings, seminars and social events.

The outdoor venue is the Garden Terrace. Set in lush garden sur­roundings, it has a great view of the city. It can accommodate up to 200 guests in a banquet set up.

Recreation
The mango-shape swimming pool against the sound of the waterfall offers easy and invigorating relaxation.

The outdoor whirlpool, with its water jets is an extension of the mango shape swimming pool and is a great relaxant for tired muscles.
Filipino and Chinese dishes, fruit platters, different fruit juices, a noodle bar, Restaurants and bars an omelet bar, a variety of cheeses, a variety of cereals garnished with dried fruits and nuts.  One cannot ask for more.

The Wellness Zone Spa
Melt all the stress away at the Wellness Zone Spa.  Put yourself in the hands
of spa  therapists  trained  to a world class standard and get pampered with
diferent massage styles, oxygen facial, body scrub, sauna and more.

Rtness Gym

Get pumped up and worked out with our easy to use gym  facilities.   New
health programs and workout assistance are also available with our ftness
consultants and nutritionists.

Kids Play

Drop the kids of at Toys@Work for some playground fun. Kids can enjoy
play facilities, puzzles, books and toys of all kinds.

Restaurants and bars Café Marco

A signature outlet, Café Marco can seat 144 guests and has four interactive kitchens, featuring an Asian International buffet and a-la-carte menu. It is open from 6 AM to 11:30 PM. Their breakfast buffet is an array of different kinds of cuisine that can satisfy the most discriminating palate. They include different kinds of bread and delicious Danish pastries, wafes, pancakes, Filipino and Chinese dishes, fruit platters, different fruit juices, a noodle bar, an omelet bar, a variety of cheeses, a variety of cereals garnished with dried fruits and nuts. One cannot ask for more.

Lobby Lounge

Amid  the  backdrop  of  contemporary music  and  elegance,  Lobby  Lounge
guests enjoy a fine selection of coffees and wines, plus traditional teas, tapas,
and a wide selection of desserts and pastries. It can seat 79 guests and is open from  09 AM  to  01 AM.    It  is  the  perfect “chill-out”  place  for  friends  and  business associates unwinding from a busy day.

El Viento Bar, Restaurant and Pool Bar

Naturally  al  fresco,  sip on  a  cool drink or enjoy a dish prepared in mango wood-fried oven at  the Pool Bar.   Enjoy Mediterranean  choices  in  its menu-  salads, appetizers, cocktails and its signature pizza.  With live
acoustic music by the poolside, El Viento is perfect for a laid back evening.  Open from 10: 00 AM to 11:30 PM.

Blu Bar & Grill

Located  at  the  Penthouse  and  ofering  a panoramic view of Cebu City and beyond, BLU Bar and Grill features a variety of  innovative appetizers, grilled meats,  seafood and  international  desserts.  Seats up to 98 guests  from “twilight  to moonlight”. Open from  6PM to 11:PM.