Tranquility, Spectacular Scenery and the Warmth of Home at Mines View Park Hotel

Located along a quit stretch of road at 1 Apostol St., Outlook Drive, Baguio City, Mines View Park Hotel stand at the edge of pine woodland. The white-washed edifice – reminiscent of serene Mediterranean villas – offers a vantage point to soak in the majestic beauty of the mines and the mountains. Within the comforts of the hotel, the spectacular scenery and the enveloping tranquility of can be fully experienced and enjoyed, giving guests a uniquely uplifting encounter with Baguio City.

On a cool Baguio evening, the pine tress towering over the hotel ruslte in the wind and in the morning, the call of birds will wake visitors up to the temperate breezes laced with the bracing aroma of pine. But while Nature holds court outside, Mines View Park Hotel offers utmost comfort and luzury inside its well-appointed rooms.

The 29 rooms take from the coziness of an Alpine chalet outfitted with the most modern amenities. Most of the rooms open to private balconies that offer a view of the Cordillera Mountains and pine forests. And because Mines View Park Hotel originated from a homey bread-and-breakfast, guest can start their day with a complimentary breakfast of their choice. Still the refreshing stillness and relaxing atmosphere are the main attractions of Mines View Park Hotel.

“Mines View Park Hotel has the advantage of being situated in a quiet part of Bagui. Its tranquility, its proximity to nature, and the beautiful view os the mountains set it apart from the other hotels in the city, which are built close to the commercial centers. The hotel was designed so guest who really want to get away from it all can enjoy the amenities and the warm service. Away from the noisy crowd and the noise of the city, Mines View Park Hotel offers a real sanctuary of Peace,” says the hotel’s President Mr. Dick Balajadia.

Indeed Mines View Park Hotel is a hotel to be enjoyed. Those who wish to bask in Baguo’s cool climate and the relaxing hush of a mountain hideaway need merely to open their windows to behold the lush surroundings. Harried urbanites who wish to simply loaf on the bed can do so while watching the latest cable show on the large, flat-screen tv. But hose who want to stay linked to cyberspace can open their laptops and surf to their heart’s content because the hotel is conveniently Wi-Fi connected.

Fitness buffs will undoubtedly break a sweat at the gym which is equipped with the most modern exercise hardware. Here, they can work out surrounded by a panoramic view of mountain and forest.

But hardcore spa fanatics who take pleasure in complete body pampering can indulge in a variety of massage which the Asian Spa offers in the privacy of their rooms. Mines View Park Hotel has partnered with Asian Spa to provide such therapies such as the traditional Cordillera massge, which is a tribal technique practiced by Igorot healers for centuries. At the spa, trained therapists use the hotel’s own line of spa oils, apothecary salts and creams.

Toddles and young kids, on the other hand, will enjoy hours of running, romping around and playing at the child-safe play area with slides and other amusement set up.

Foodies will delight at the culinary offerings of Mines View Park Hotel which come in big, hefty servings. The hotel’s main dining area is Zenz Restaurant, which is a fine-dining outlet that offers Western, Asian and Continental entrees that makes use of Baguo’s fresh produce such as crisp vegetable, newly-picked fruits and just around coffee. Here, one can indulge the taste buds with one of the Chef’s own gastronomic innovation: strawberry sinigang. In Zenz Version, freshly-picked strawberries are used to provide the sweet-tangy flavor to the broth and the customer’s choice of meat (pork, beff, shrimps or fish), giving the dish a delightfully fruity charm. Zenz Restaurant is ope from 7AM in the morning and closes at 10PM in the evening.

As dusk falls and the air turns nippy, Zenz BAr opens from 6PM to 12 midnight to offer a relaxing hub for cocktails or after-dinner drinks. Along with mixed frinks, fine wines and beers, the bar also offers tasty pica-pica and light cocktail morsels.

Perhaps, nothing is more spectacularly Baguio than walking up to a cold, fog-filled morning. Early birds will no doubt enjoy the chill of the early hours with an outdoor breakfast at Halfmoon Asian Cafe starting with a steaming cup of coffee – they can take their pick from imported beans to Baguio’s own Benguet coffee. Then, indulge the taste buds with the cafe’s famous “bibingcrepe”, another one of the hotel’s exclusive culinary offerings. It is fluffy bibingka rolled out into a crepe with a slight flavor of caramel.

Amid the serene surroundings, functions take on a more special meaning at Mines View Park Hotel. For personal occasions or business convention, the function hall offers a spacious venue that can accommodate 100 to 150 guests. The function Hall is equipped with a white screen and projector for audiovisual presentations, a sound and PA system, and basic lighting equipment.

Smaller groups of 15 to 20 participants can convene at the hotel’s new board room for corporate affairs and functions. It is outfitted with a flat-screen monitor, a projector, whiteboards, audiovisual system, and video playback equipment. This compact and streamlined venue offers an ideal location for private events, meetings, seminars and social gatherings. Located near the Administration Office and Hotel Business Center, it is suited for closed-door meetings that need more privacy away from the busy area of the hotel. Free flowing coffee can be provid3ed upon request.

The best way to enjoy Mines View Park Hotel is to commune with nature in any of its outdoor venues. Guests can savor the invigorating aroma and flavor of freshly-brewed coffee, or enjoy a superb meal at the Garden Veranda, the setting under the shade of overgrown eucalyptus and pine trees provides an idyllic venue for an unhurried breakfast or lunch.

Of course, the rest of Baguio waits to be revisited, explored and enjoyed repeatedly. Guest whi wish to make a bargain at the ukay-ukay centers, grab a handfull of sweet treats from Good Sheperd, take a stroll down Session Road, and pich strawberries in La Trinidad can avail of the hotel;s shuttle service which drops and picks up guest at strategic locations within the city limits.

Away from the madding tourist crowd, yet near enough to all the City’s attraction. Mines View Park Hotel offers the most ideal destination in Baguio. It’s a haven one can come home to – where Nature’s beauty and serenity work together to renew the spirit, refresh the mind and energize the body to rediscover the pleasure of Baguio City.