Leyte Park Hotel in Tacloban

On Friday, June 12, 2009 I flew into Tacloban, Leyte on Cebu Pacific Air, arriving around 5am. I stayed at the Leyte Park Hotel, and had arranged their hotel car to pick me up. Trip was very smooth and the driver was waiting as promised holding a sign with my name. We made the quick 20 minute trip to the hotel.

The hotel was constructed by President Ferdinand Marcos and his wife, Imelda Romualdez Marcos. Tacloban is the home town of the former First Lady, Imelda Marcos. Ground breaking began on January 27, 1979 and was inaugurated by the first couple on July 2, 1980.

The grounds are peaceful and safe. The view out over the water is wonderful. The swimming pool is ok. There is free wifi, but only in the lobby. The staff is very friendly.

However, I did find the price of 2,500php a bit high, in that the rooms are showing their age, water pressure was poor and hot water almost non existent in my room. The breakfast buffet which was included with the room was average at best.

Though I enjoyed the staff and the grounds, my next trip to Tacloban, I will be looking for a better kept hotel with more reasonable rate.

Here is a short video I took on the morning of June 13, 2009 from the terrace in my room.

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