Grand Regal Hotel is located in one of Bacolod's busiest streets. Across the street is Gaisano Mall and just 2 blocks away is the Bacolod Planta Hotel (where I was supposed to stay). Anyway, the room at Grand Regal Hotel was just right and I didn't have to leave the TV on to lull me to sleep.
Cafe Masskara is the resto located at the lobby area of the hotel. I had 3 meals there -
Uber late lunch, spaghetti bolognese -
Breakfast, longganisa -
Lunch, beef stroganoff -
I have a theory, longganisa made in Luzon is made of yum, but the farther you are from the region the worse it tastes, so I guess this is the last time I'm ordering longganisa outside of Luzon. The spaghetti bolognese and beef stroganoff were unexpectedly flavorful and servings were big. I wasn't able to sample any dessert though. Maybe next time :)
Must have: beef stroganoff
Can do without: longganisa!
Food price range: approx. PhP200 (with drinks already)
Room rates: Promo (PhP999), Superior (PhP2,000), Suites (PhP3,500 - PhP10,000)
Wifi access: Free, but don't count on it
The Lakwatsera's Rating: hotel staff were friendly but service was slow, good thing the food made up for the long wait
Grand Regal Hotel (map)
Araneta Street, Singcang,
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
+63(34) 432-2888/433-2276/434-9208/432-0888/708-5888
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