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FIRST LOOK: Summit Hotel opens flagship in Cebu

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Angelo G. Garcia

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/28/082817_summithotel1.jpg"/><figcaption>Summit Galleria Cebu is the flagship property of Summit Hotels and Resorts. <em>Handout photo</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>CEBU CITY-- An indoor swimming pool, a grand ballroom with a maximum capacity of 600 guests, a spa and fitness facility, a food and beverage department run by a popular restaurant from Manila, a direct link to a mall, and 220 modern rooms — these are just some of the features of Summit Galleria Cebu, the flagship property of Summit Hotels and Resorts.</p><p>And that&#x27;s a lot considering that&#x27;s it&#x27;s a boutique hotel.</p><p>This is the hospitality company&#x27;s fourth hotel in the Philippines and second in Cebu. Described as a collection of boutique mid-scale hotels, Summit Hotels and Resorts is one of JG Summit Holdings, Inc.&#x27;s hospitality brands. It opened its first property, Summit Ridge Tagaytay, in 2009. It also operates and manages Summit Hotel Magnolia in Quezon City and Summit Circle Cebu in Fuente Osmeña Circle, Cebu City.</p><p>“We call it a collection because with every property you stay in, you get to experience a different design aesthetic and design is usually inspired by the destination. It&#x27;s a different experience every time. Unlike a chain, usually they have a generic design and interiors,” explained Summit Hotels senior marketing manager Lisette Arena.</p><p>Located at Cebu&#x27;s port area and just a 45-minute drive from the airport, the new L-shaped hotel is directly connected to the structure of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/28/082817_summithotel2.jpg"/><figcaption>Robinsons Galleria Cebu is connected to the hotel. <em>Photo by author.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Since it is not yet fully operational -- there are still rooms that are not yet finished -- the hotel is offering the available rooms at a special discounted price of P2,777 per night until the end of September.</p><p>However, the hotel is already accepting events and banquets in its spacious ballrooms and function rooms.</p><div><strong>INSPIRED BY CEBU DESIGN</strong></div><p>Built by architectural firm Asya Designs, Summit Galleria Cebu sports a very modern and sophisticated loook.</p><p>“Just like any other concept, we&#x27;d like to have a journey. You start from where we come from to where we are right now to where we are going,” said architect Bernardo Mariano.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/28/082817_summithotel3.jpg"/><figcaption>The hotel&#x27;s lobby features ceiling artwork inspired by the &#x27;puso.&#x27; <em>Photo by author</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The design story also borrows from the culture of Cebu province, from the Sinulog Festival to the puso rice.</p><p>“The interiors are slightly more on the contemporary side. Being in Cebu, we&#x27;ll take our inspiration whatever we have in Cebu. Our lobby has gold floating sculptures, it was inspired by the puso. You&#x27;ll notice also that the colors are on the warm side because these are the ones that suggest a bit different from our past design, which was more wood brown and red hues. But then again we want to put splashes of colors inspired by the Sinulog Festival which is very colorful,” he said.</p><p>Since Cebu is known for its furniture industry, all of the hotel&#x27;s furnishings are made in the province. The lobby has a very cozy feel with beautiful couches, coffee tables, and modern accent chairs. It is also dominated by neutral colors like gray, brown, and white.</p><p>The same hues are mirrored in the rooms—gray walls, floors, and drapes with splashes of colors like red, oranges, and golds.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/28/082817_summithotel4.jpg"/><figcaption>The hotel has an indoor pool. <em>Photo by author</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Abstract and geometric pattern accents are spread throughout the hotel, from the lobby to the ballroom to the pool to the hallways to the rooms. Artworks of August Santiago, Jr. are also featured in different parts of the hotel.</p><p>The rooms, which are categorized into four (Super Twin, Super King, Super Family, and Suites), are contemporary and chic. There&#x27;s an open-style closet and an empty chiller but no mini bar -- which also means no unwanted expenses.</p><p>But probably the rooms&#x27; best feature is the bed. Firm and comfortable, the mattresses are customized to the hotel&#x27;s requirements The high quality linens, duvet covers, and chiropractic and non-allergenic pillows are topnotch.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/28/082817_summithotel5.jpg"/><figcaption>Summit Galleria&#x27;s modern Super King room. <em>Photo by author</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>As another homage to Cebu, Summit Galleria also has themed rooms: the Mango Suite, Sinulog Suite, and Lapu-Lapu Suite. The hotel also has five dedicated rooms for persons with disabilities (PWDs).</p><p>“Each hotel of the collection is anchored around the brand&#x27;s strong service commitment, with each hotel connected closely to the local destination through its design,&quot; Arena said.</p><p>&quot;We want to deliver a &#x27;super stay&#x27; experience through the many amenities that you can enjoy, not just inside the room, but all over the hotel.”</p><p>PROVIDORE GOES TO CEBU</p><p>Another standout feature of the hotel is its food and beverage (F&amp;B) services.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/28/082817_summithotel6.jpg"/><figcaption>Providore&#x27;s preview of its buffet spread. <em>Photo by author</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Providore, which is known for its classic comfort food inspired by retro eateries of the past, will be bringing Manila favorites to the Queen City of the South as the hotel&#x27;s in-house restaurant and provider of all its F&amp;B needs.</p><p>Providore is one of the restaurant brands of the Raintree Hospitality Group and it will be its first venture in Cebu. It will be handling Summit Galleria&#x27;s buffet breakfast spread, in-room dining, and banquets.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/28/082817_summithotel7.jpg"/><figcaption>Providore&#x27;s sample dishes. <em>Photo by author.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>According to Raintree Restaurants executive chef Kalel Chan, the branch in Cebu will also be offering something unique, dishes inspired by Cebuano fare.</p><p>The restaurant will be located at the ground floor of the hotel with direct access to the to the mall. It will be divided into four hubs, the Pantry (cafe and bakery, Study (lobby lounge), Dining Room (sit-down meals and table service area), and Gaming Room (entertainment and bar area).</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/28/082817_summithotel8.jpg"/><figcaption>The lounge area of the soon-to-be-finished restaurant space of Providore. <em>Photo by author.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Although the restaurant is set to open in September, current guests have plenty of dining options inside the mall. Robinsons Galleria Cebu has some unique restaurants not available in Manila like the city&#x27;s favorite Chinese restaurant Ding How Dimsum House, Bohol&#x27;s Bohol Bee Farm organic restaurant, Raquel Choa&#x27;s The Chocolate Chamber and Dumaguete&#x27;s Sans Rival.</p><p>“The market is a mix because it appeals to families, it appeals to millennials and corporate. It gives everyone a good sense of the place, there&#x27;s a whole feeling and professionalism. What&#x27;s appealing to the location especially to our corporate clients and guests is that combination of having a hotel with a mall, having amenities hand-in-hand,” said Robinsons Properties general sales manager Monica de Ocampo-Casperino.</p><p>Summit Hotels and Resorts is also set to open two new properties this year, in Tacloban and Naga. The company hopes to expand to other areas in the country in the near future.</p><p>“Our vision is to be a world-class Filipino hotel brand and our mission is to create great hotel experiences for many years to come,” Arena said.</p>

<p>Located at Cebu's port area and just a 45-minute drive from the airport, the new L-shaped hotel is directly connected to the structure of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.</p>

Located at Cebu's port area and just a 45-minute drive from the airport, the new L-shaped hotel is directly connected to the structure of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.